Celebrating South African Women Over 30 Years of Democracy: She Fest at Constitution Hill
She Fest is a partnership initiative between Constitution Hill, Love Infinity Media and Sizoya Sibuye Foundation. Proud to present a nine-day commemorative Women’s Month Series from 1-9 August 2024 hosted at Constitution Hill. This landmark event celebrates the achievements and contributions of South African women over the three decades of democracy.
Located at the historic Women’s Jail at Constitution Hill, She Fest will feature a diverse array of activities including a gala awards dinner, visual arts exhibitions, film screenings, creative industry workshops, and intergenerational dialogues. The festival aims to honour the progress made in gender equality, recognize influential women leaders, share valuable knowledge though the creative industry talks and inspire future generations.
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Buhlebendalo
The festival will launch with the “Reflecting on Progress: South African Women in 30 Years of Democracy Gala Dinner,” dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements by honouring 30 women who have made significant impact in South Africa’s transformation over 30 years of Democracy – 1994 – 2024. The inaugural event will also unveil the addition of an honorary inscription of the award winners’ names at the Women’s Jail memorial next to those of ex-prisoners.
The glass monument at Constitution Hill’s women’s jail immortalizes the memory of women who have suffered incarceration at the prison during the apartheid era and have played a major role in the country’s liberation journey.
“Constitution Hill’s goals for the event collaboration include celebrating achievements, reflecting on progress in women’s rights since 1994, inspiring young women, and fostering networking opportunities among diverse attendees” Reuben Phasha, Heritage: Education and Public Programs Manager at Constitution Hill.
Noluthando Rotwane (DJ Teedo Love), She Fest founder, shared: “She Fest is a nexus for empowerment, embracing diversity and inclusivity. It serves as a platform for information, job creation, and addressing crucial issues affecting women in the film and music industry.”
Lordkez
Key Events Open to the Public Include:
August 1, 2024: 30 Years of Democracy Visual Arts Exhibition.
A dynamic group exhibition made up of art pieces by Women artists sourced from various significant Johannesburg art institutions such as The Market Photo Workshop and the Con Court Collection. The artworks selected from the collections represent 30 Years of Democracy and reflect on themes of democracy, freedom, and women’s rights. These partner art institutions have played a pivotal role in highlighting the importance of culture as a necessary tool towards development in our beautiful society. Some of the featured artists on the exhibition are: Sue Williamson and Virginia Mngoma amongst other great women artists.
August 7 – 8, 2024: Inspiring Young Women: Take Girl Child To Conhill – Educational Museum Tours and Bill of Rights Workshops.
August 7, 2024: Umbono Film Screenings – Featuring dialogues and screenings that highlight women in the film industry. There will be a screening of two films, one called Lobola “A Brides true price?” a film directed by Sihle Hlophe, a multi-award-winning director/scriptwriter, as well as multi degree earner and founder of Passion Seed Communications. The 2nd film will be a short Film Written by Missy Ngamlana a queer black filmmaker from Khayelitsha who graduated from AFDA Cape Town in 2017 with a BA degree in Live Performance, and Directed by Sinomtha Nduna Film and Television Producer, Scriptwriter, Director and Production Manager. SAFTA 16 Award Winner for The Braai Show with Cassper. They both run Slate 2 Productions and will be part of the Q&A session that follows the films screenings.
Film Industry talks with Gauteng Film Commision (GFC) & National Video and Film Foundation (NFVF) focused on funding and initiatives that are aimed at developing women.
August 8, 2024: Music Industry Talks – Discussions on women’s roles and what means are available to grow their careers and protect themselves for risky deals or contracts. These talks include organizations such as SAMPRA, RiSA, MPASA, SAMRO, AFRICORI, CAPASSO, WIM.
August 9, 2024: Mental Health Dialogue – Panels and discussions addressing mental health issues among women, including a yoga session with Banesa Molauoa Tseki. What better way to celebrate Women’s Day 2024 than attending a free concert?
August 9, 2024: She Fest Concert – A free concert at the Women’s Jail, featuring international and local artists Buhlebendalo, Lordkez, Dj Fae Fae, Teedo Love, Miria Alves from Brazil and Delta The Leo to name a few.
Coco Brown
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