💨 Abstract

National Women’s Day in South Africa, celebrated on August 9, commemorates the 1956 march against apartheid pass laws. Led by women like Lillian Ngoyi, this event is a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality. Despite falling on a Saturday this year, the holiday remains significant, symbolizing past sacrifices and ongoing challenges. South Africans, however, do not get a day off because the public holiday is treated as part of the regular weekend.

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