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9 August 2026

Women’s Day in South Africa turns 70 with equality still out of reach

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Women’s Day in South Africa turns 70 with equality still out of reach

The 1956 march transformed women’s rights and political power, but millions still cannot fully enjoy those gains.

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