Official source
Source domain: iziko.org.za
Collected on 28 July 2026
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What this means
This document is a promotional media/article page from Iziko Museums of South Africa about “Honouring Giants: 1956–2026 [HER]story – building resilient futures for all,” marking 70 years since the 1956 Women’s March. It announces the Izi-Women festival on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at multiple Cape Town heritage sites, with scheduled events (yoga, a “Women’s Long Table Dialogue,” and a musical tribute) and ticket prices, plus a VIP upgrade package. It also states that on Sunday, 9 August 2026 (National Women’s Day) selected Iziko Museums will offer free entry, with specific exclusions and opening limitations. The page further includes various visitor notices about temporary closures, maintenance, operating hours, and museum closure/reopening dates (including Christmas Day and Workers’ Day).
Facts
Places
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
LY/IZIKO_WOMENSDAY2026
Amounts
R 350, R 700
Key Takeaways
- Iziko Museums of South Africa honours women’s courage/resilience/leadership from 1956 to 2026
- Festival: Izi-Women on Saturday, 8 August 2026
- Event 1: Women’s Wellness Experience yoga at Iziko South African Museum (Company’s Garden), 09:00–10:30 (registration admission)
- Event 2: Women’s Long Table Dialogue, 12:00–15:00, admission R350; led by Prof. Thuli Madonsela; hosted by Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo; includes Martelize Brink, Bulelwa Mbuku, Leigh-Anne Williams
- Event 3: Musical Tribute to Women, 18:00–21:00, admission R350; headline Brian Themba; performers Qaqamba, Sama Yoyo, Nala Collective Jazz; hosted by Siphiwo ‘Spitch’ Nzawumbi
- VIP upgrade: Full Experience Package R700 includes premium Izi-Women 2026 Gift Pack; first 50 guests; limited space
- Tickets via Webtickets: https://bit.ly/Iziko_WomensDay2026
- National Women’s Day: Sunday, 9 August 2026 free entry to selected Iziko Museums
- Free entry exclusions: does not include Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, Castle of Good Hope, or Groot Constantia
- Only Iziko South African National Gallery (ISANG) and Iziko South African Museum (ISAM) open to the public on Sundays; other sites closed
- Visitor notice: ISAM some exhibition halls temporarily closed for maintenance; listed halls still open; complimentary same-day ticket to specified museums during maintenance (excludes Planetarium/Digital Dome)
- Visitor notice: all Iziko museums closed on Christmas Day 25 Dec 2025; reopen 26 Dec 2026
- Visitor notice: all Iziko museums closed on Workers’ Day 1 May 2025
- Visitor notice: all Iziko museum sites close at 13:00 on Monday 10 March 2025 for staff activation
- Iziko Museums of South Africa
- Zikhona Jafta
- Meghan Pietersen
- Prof. Thuli Madonsela
- Martelize Brink
- Bulelwa Mbuku
- Leigh-Anne Williams
- Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo
- Siphiwo ‘Spitch’ Nzawumbi
- Brian Themba
- Qaqamba
- Sama Yoyo
- Nala Collective Jazz
- Iziko South African Museum (ISAM)
- Iziko South African National Gallery (ISANG)
- Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome
Dates
Closing Date
10 March 2025