By Thapelo Molefe
The call for urgent and decisive action to advance gender equality took centre stage as South Africa marked International Women’s Day on Saturday.
With gender-based violence at crisis levels, economic exclusion persisting and women’s rights facing setbacks globally, political and labour leaders emphasised that progress cannot wait.
“We cannot afford to move at a slow pace while women continue to suffer injustices daily,” the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said.
The EFF, African National Congress and the Federation of Unions of SA (Fedusa) commemorated the day by reaffirming their commitment to women’s rights.
While their approaches varied, they all acknowledged that systemic barriers continued to hold women back and that the fight for true emancipation was far from over.
The ANC used the occasion to reflect on the role of women in South Africa’s liberation and the party’s ongoing efforts to dismantle patriarchy. It highlighted legislative measures aimed
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