# South Africa Marks 70th Women’s Day, But Gender Equality Remains Distant

South Africa commemorates the 70th anniversary of Women’s Day, honoring the 1956 march against apartheid pass laws. Despite progress, activists highlight that gender equality and safety for women remain unmet goals. The anniversary underscores ongoing struggles for women’s rights in the country.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/9/womens-day-in-south-africa-turns-70-with-equality-still-out-of-reach?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:37:39 +0000