What’s on this Women’s Day

On Women’s Day, we pay homage to the women of our nation. It’s been 60 years since 20 000 women of all races marched peacefully to the Union Buildings to protest against the carrying of pass books and the apartheid government’s control over the movement of black women in urban areas.

Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women and recognise their power, bravery and strength. South African women have come a long way since the historic 1956 march.

Here’s our pick of things to do this Women’s Day around Table View.

Drink ‘n Doppie in ‘n Koppie
This Women’s Day, Klein Roosboom wine farm just up the road will be pouring free “tea” with attitude for the ladies. Kom drink ‘n Doppie in ‘n Koppie. There will be no finding your voice and discovering your choice! The only choice you need to make is still or sparkling? Chardonnay or MCC?

Join in the Beach Cleanup
Cape Town Beach Cleanup is hosting a Women’s Day cleanup at Big Bay from 11am. The weather is set to be sunny so get out, meet new people, enjoy the views and support a good cause. Take along a colouring-in book and crayons to donate to the Dotbox Project for kids in Joe Slovo Park.

Visit a Market
Milnerton Flea Market will be open and trading tomorrow, so will the newly opened Ramekin Market in Merlot Centre, Table View.

Zumba Charity Event
14 Of the best instructors will be in action tomorrow at Bloubergrand High School for the West Coast Zumba Mardi Gras between 10am and 12pm. Loads of prizes up for grabs, all proceeds to to Fallen Angels and Table View Angels.  A fee of R60 to join in the party. Click here for more info.

Swim a Mile for Fun
Big Bay Events is having a Women’s Day 1 mile fun swim at Big Bay Lifesaving Club starting at 10am on 9th August. R150 to participate or just get down to the beach and show your support.

Grab a Burger at the Viper Lounge
10% Off all NOB Burgers tomorrow at Viper Lounge at Marine Circle.

Free Wine
Bistro on Beach in Melkbos is offering the ladies a free glass of house wine with every main meal on 9th August in celebration of Women’s Day.

Donate Clothes
I you have any spare clothes you can donate tomorrow, 9th August at SOML Clothing at Seaside Village. All donations go to the Melkbos Community Centre.

Divas Unite at GrandWest 

An afternoon concert celebrating women and Women’s Day, with an all-female symphony orchestra and band accompanying top South African female vocalists and the Divas Unite Choir. Performers include Blackbyrd, Magdalene Minnaar, Lynelle Kenned and Bev Scott-Brown, with award-winning presenter Mr Katlego Maboe as MC. Starts 3pm. Tickets from R180. Click here for more info.

Visit the Body Worlds Vital Exhibition
Get out of Table View and head to The Watershed at the V&A Waterfront and visit the internationally groundbreaking Body Worlds Vital exhibition. Over 180 real-body specimens donated by donors for public exhibition. Starts 9th August and runs oil 23rd October. Click here for more info.

Happy Women’s Day!