Ramaphosa Urges Women to Raise Voices at National Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South African women to seize the upcoming National Dialogue as an opportunity to highlight the issues affecting their lives.

In his weekly letter to the nation, Ramaphosa urged women to bring their challenges directly to the attention of authorities during the dialogue process. The first National Convention, scheduled for Friday in Pretoria, will mark the official start of the National Dialogue a platform aimed at uniting citizens to discuss the future of the country.

August, which is celebrated as Women’s Month, coincides with this inaugural convention. Ramaphosa drew parallels between today’s struggles and the historic 1956 Women’s March to the Union Buildings, where women protested against the apartheid pass laws.

“Like the women of 1956, women of today must take their plight to the authorities at the National Dialogue,” he said.

The president has appealed to all sectors of society to ensure women’s full participation, describing it as a powerful tribute to the legacy of the march’s pioneers.

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