National Womens Day

National Women’s Day on the 9 August is a public holiday in South Africa, commemorating the national march of women in 1956 to petition against pass law legislation. This holiday has become a celebration of women in South Africa and many events are held to honour women and girl children.

The Cape Point Route is no exception and there are some wonderful events being held on the Cape Peninsula. From 10am – 4pm on Thursday 9th August, Noordhoek Farm village is hosting a Divine Feminine – Devine Child day. Interactive demonstrations of Tai chi, Nia dancing, yoga and circle dancing will take place in addition to manicure, make up and hairstyling advice. For those needing Tender loving Care, therapists offering massage, reiki, reflexology and eco therapy will minister to your needs. Provincial MEC for finance and tourism, Lynn Brown will give a short speech and prizes, raffles and lucky draw events will take place throughout the day. And if you are worried about the kids – put that aside. Face painting, go karts and the playground will keep the children entertained. Contact Noordhoek Tourism for more info on 021 789 2812

At the Pink Palace in Kalk Bay the “Have a Heart” benefit event is being held to celebrate girl children on National Women’s Day. You will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction of a stunning variety of women’s creative expressions including books, arts and crafts. The beneficiary of the event proceeds is “Princesses of Princess Mountain” – a safe village for the empowerment of abused girls in Zimbabwe run by the girl child network, Scrumptious Snacks, champagne and wine provided and there are lucky draw prizes. The silent auction starts at 4pm at the Pink Palace, 136 Main Rd, Kalk Bay and costs R50. Please RSVP to info@pinkpalace.co.za or call 021 788 2760 if you would like to attend.

A special sailing event is being held by False Bay Yacht Clubwho will be honouring their women as they set forth on Cape waters. This special sailing event in Fish Hoek and surrounding waters is a pursuit race of leisurely sailing starting from 11h00 in front of Fish Hoek Galley. Entrants can contact Pam Ghillino, Secretary of False Bay Yacht Club on 021 786 1703 for more details or email sailing@fbyc.co.za. Spectators are advised to gather at Fish Hoek Galley for best viewing of the spinnakers and sails. If weather not suitable then event will be rescheduled for Sat 11 August.

And for women who love wine - we recommend getting down to Winesense in Kalk Bay. They will be offering every woman , dining or having lunch a complimentary glass of rose wine – it coincides with the launch of this particular rose. There will also be live music – solo performance along the lines of Wine, Women and Song. For more information please call 021 788 1869

And 9 August is also the start of the Hout Bay Seafood Festival and Snoek Derby. The ladies of the Hout Bay fishing industry will showcase the unique skill of fish flekking so reflective of the image of Hout Bay. The various seafood factories in Hout Bay will enter teams of their top fish flekkers who will participate for the pride of being the Champion Snoek Flekker as part of the Hout Bay Seafood Festival. For more information on the festival please call 021 9453324

So to all women out there (and the men who love them) enjoy National Womens Day and celebrate in style on the Cape Point Route