The Woman’s Circle-in-the-City
by MapMyWay | Aug 6, 2019
The Woman’s Circle-in-the-City
Curated by
Nancy Richards of WOMAN ZONE
On this round route discover stories of women, both past and present, who’ve made their mark on the Mother City. While you walk, take the opportunity to talk to some of the women along the way, listen to what they have to say about being a woman in Cape Town today.
Nancy is a freelance radio and print journalist and founder of WOMAN ZONE, an organisation designed to bring together women of all cultures of Cape Town and highlight the wonderful things they’ve done and continue to do. She absolutely loves this city where she has lived and worked for many years.
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The Woman’s Circle-in-the-City
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It was on the balcony of this landmark building where the late President Nelson Mandela made his famous speech when
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Great place to get a cup of coffee under your belt before you start! This family run business is headed
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During the 19th century, this gracious old building, known as The Granary was a ‘House of Correction’, a women’s gaol!
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In 1938, Zainunnisa ‘Cissie’ Gool was elected to the Cape Town City Council, becoming the first black woman in the
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At the intersection between St George’s Mall and Castle St, was once a beautiful mosaic bench installed in honour of
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Crammed with wares from all Africa, this is surely the place to buy gifts and mementoes. It would be hard
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First stop on this bustling strip is The Gallery Shop. It’s owned by Lorin Strieman who has an unfailing eye
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Despite the male name, St George’s Cathedral, opened for service since 1934, has been a special place for women both
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Across the entrance to the Company’s Garden, see one of only two statues of women in the city, Queen Victoria.
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More than sixty thousand people were brought to the Cape to be sold into slavery during 1652 – 1807. Between
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