# President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the National Women’s Day commemoration at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. The event marks the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March against apartheid pass laws. This year’s theme is “Empowered Women, Empower Nations.” The government says the celebration will focus on improving women’s access to quality healthcare while promoting gender equality and honoring the legacy of women whose struggles helped shape South Africa’s democracy.
Ramaphosa to lead National Women’s Day commemoration