South Africa marks seventy years since the 1956 Women's March against apartheid laws. Many women still face significant gender-based violence and economic inequality today. The Women's Jail, now a museum, honors activists who fought against oppression. Paralympic champion Kgothatso Montjane acknowledges the paved path for current generations. The past's lessons guide South Africa's ongoing journey toward true freedom and equality.

Cape Town is celebrating National Women's Day on August 9 with a vibrant calendar of events, marking the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women's March.

This year holds particular historical significance as South Africa marks the 70th anniversary of the historic Women’s March of 9 August 1956, writes Russian Ambassador to South…