Women’s Month is one of my favourite months of the year because we are reminded of our power, strength and unity throughout August. At every turn a strong, successful woman is highlighted – which is all the motivation I need for the next push into the second half of the year! What I love the most is the conducive spaces that are created for women to share their stories, their wins and just the all-round camaraderie that goes with it.
In the spirit of women coming together during Women’s Month, here is a comprehensive list – varying between sport, music, painting and business summits – of things to do throughout the month of August 2024 in Cape Town, Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Totalsports Women’s Race
In the big cities of South Africa – Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban – Totalsports brings together empowerment and athleticism at the Totalsports Women’s Race. Celebrating the strength, resilience, and camaraderie that defines the essence of womanhood, Totalsports will bring together 27 000 runners and walkers to join forces in solidarity to celebrate National Women’s Month.
Durban race: 4 August 2024
Cape Town race: 9 August 2024
Johannesburg race: 17 August 2024
Get your tickets at Webtickets.
Cape Town
Women’s Day High tea at The President Hotel
The President Hotel in Bantry Bay will host its annual Women’s Day High Tea from 2pm to 4pm on 9 August 2024.
For R250 per person, guests will receive a complimentary drink and enjoy a delightful tiered selection of sweet and savoury treats set against the Atlantic Ocean backdrop with elegant surroundings, delicious food, and excellent entertainment. The High Tea menu includes buttermilk scones, macarons, red velvet baked cheesecake, vol-au-vents, quiche, madeleines, and more. Additionally, guests can savour a selection of Dilmah teas and freshly brewed coffee.
Bookings can be made on WhatsApp on 071-3689529 or email [email protected]
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I am Woman Conference 2024
Women of Crazy Wealth celebrates Women’s Month with a conference that brings together a star-studded line-up of women speakers from the Kingdom of eSwatini and South Africa to ignite, inspire, equip and empower women in Cape Town. The lineup includes Tina Thiart, a board trustee of 1000 Women 1 Voice; Dr Rebone Gcabo, the head of Taxpayer and Trade Education Products (TTEP) and the chairperson of the Enterprise Knowledge Management Committee National Operations Scheduling and Enablement (NOSE); and Sindi Dlamini, the founder of Women of Crazy Wealth.
The conference also includes a buffet lunch menu prepared by the resident Chef at Rondekuil estate as well as warm beverages served throughout the event.
Get your tickets at Webtickets.
One&Only Cape Town’s Annual Women in Wine Event
Every Women’s Month, the One&Only Cape Town hosts the annual Women in Wine event, celebrating female winemakers from across South Africa’s wine country. Taking place on 8 August 2024 at the resort’s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Isola, the event features a four-course dining experience paired with some incredible wines produced by some of the winemakers at the event. The event promises to offer a sensory experience, with live music and Resort Sommelier, Luvo Ntezo who will guide guests throughout the evening and teach the art of wine, its subtleties, and how to interpret their different flavours, scents and palettes. This interactive, exclusive experience is a favourite among guests, both local and afar, as they discover their inner sommelier while savouring Cape classics and global standouts.
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This year’s event highlights distinguished women viticulturists and passionate winemakers, including Melissa Genevieve Nelsen from Genevieve MCC, Ntsiki Biyela from Aslina Wines, Nongcebo Langa from Delheim Wine Estate, and Wendy Applebaum from DeMorganzon Wine Estate. The menu has been designed by Isola Chef Azania Mana and Head Pastry Chef, Moizyll Baatjies and hosted by Isola Manager, Melissa Smith and Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Pamela Cweni.
For reservations or more information, please visit oneandonlyresorts.com/cape-town or call +27 21 431 5888.
Gauteng
Tshwane Spar Women’s Challenge
The Tshwane leg of the SPAR Women’s Challenge happens to fall in the month of August and has grown from humble beginnings to one of the world’s biggest road races. The event features some of SA’s top professional female athletes and thousands of ordinary runners. Participants can sign up for either the 5km or 10km race, which began back in 1996 with 600 runners that ran along the University of Pretoria’s Groenkloof campus. Today, the Gauteng leg alone welcomed 25 000 entrants in 2019.
The Tshwane race is a key part of the SPAR Grand Prix series – the only competition of its kind in South African road running. The Grand Prix series allows the country’s most outstanding female runners to score points across six SPAR Women’s Challenge 10km races and be eligible for cash prizes and other rewards.
The event takes place on 3 August 2024. Tickets start from R160 per person.
I’m Every Women at The Lyric Theatre
The I’m Every Women musical event celebrates and empowers women through music with a lineup of powerful South African vocalists that include Idols winners, Karin Kortjé and Berry, as well as Cape Town favourites, Andrea Fortuin and Talitha Luiters. Get ready to sing along to hits by global sensations Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and more!
The event takes place on 24 August 2024 and tickets start at R200. Get your tickets at Computicket.
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African Women In Leadership (AWIL) by DLO Energy Resources Group’s
Africa has the highest number of female entrepreneurs in the world and women run over a quarter of all businesses on the African continent and yet they struggle to raise adequate funding to scale their businesses to the levels of their male counterparts.
This is where the DLO African Women in Leadership Summit comes in. Launched in 2023, the event aims to bring together business-minded women, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, creatives, political leadership and civil society to drive meaningful changes towards the representation of women across all sectors of the economy.
Partnering with KPMG, the Summit is data-driven and each year they assess the progress made in the diversity of representation of women across sectors. The event has drawn in high-calibre leaders from across various fields and includes men who remain key decision-makers.
Tickets start from R3000. Get your tickets here.
KwaZulu-Natal
Women’s Day Empowerment High Tea at Radisson Blu, Umhlanga
On 9 August 20204, the Radisson Blu Hotel will host a sophisticated high-tea to celebrate the achievements, strength, and aspirations of women. Expect the likes of influential women such as Sorisha Naidoo, Prea Hassan, Dr. Portia Mazabane, Kimberley Robinson, and Indira Albuquerque, who will share their powerful insights and experiences, and inspire attendees.
Guests are encouraged to wear floral to enhance the vibrancy and uplifting nature of the day.
Ticket Price: R595 per lady.
Email [email protected] to book your spot.
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High Tea & Ceramic Painting at Exquisite Blooms Umhlanga
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of artistic expression and delightful treats on 9 August 2024. The high tea and ceramic painting allows guests to get creative and celebrate the important women in their lives with bookings for 4, 6, or 8 at Park Square in Umhlanga. Tickets cost R350 per person. Book your spot by contacting 083 332 5941.
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