WomenIN Festival 2025 in Cape Town - Limitless: No Labels, No Limits, No Apologies (13–14 Nov 2025)
Schedule
Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am to Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Newlands Cricket Ground | Cape Town, WC

Cape Town South Africa — This November women from every walk of life will gather for a one-of-a-kind event that redefines what empowerment truly means. The WomenIN Festival 2025 happening on 13–14 November at Cape Town’s iconic Newlands Cricket Ground is more than a celebration—it's a catalyst for connection change and collective power.
Under the theme “Limitless: No Labels No Limits No Apologies” the festival invites women to rise—boldly authentically and without compromise. With over 60 powerhouse speakers and an expansive lineup of masterclasses healing workshops wellness activations legal advisory spaces and real-time self-defence training the festival delivers not just inspiration—but transformation.
A Festival That Walks the Talk
Built around impact the WomenIN Festival goes beyond moments of inspiration. From dedicated counselling rooms to survivor-led discussions and legal empowerment corners the space is designed for real healing real connection and real change. The programme was developed by an extensive advisory and creator board made up of incredible trailblazers from across industries. At its core the Festival reflects a year-round commitment—not just a single August campaign.
The WomenIN Festival isn’t just an event — it’s a movement a call to action. “It’s about breaking barriers and unlocking potential” says Nazlee Fredericks-Maharaj Founding Portfolio Director of WomenIN. “We’re done shrinking to fit into outdated boxes. Limitless means building lives and careers on our own terms — with tools support and practical skills aiding women to redefine their potential to step into their limitless power. We’re building bridges across sectors breaking silos and ensuring no woman is left behind—not for two days but every single day of the year.”
Keynote Speakers Who Embody Limitless
This year’s headliners are women whose leadership is felt on national and international stages:
H.E. Bridgette Motsepe Radebe – Chairman & Founder Mmakau Mining Ambassador of Economic Development Pan-African Parliament SA Renowned business leader and advocate for inclusive economic transformation
Zingiswa Losi– President of COSATU and powerful voice for workers' rights and gender equity
Thando Hopa – Lawyer activist model and UN ambassador for diversity and inclusion
These women don’t just inspire—they empower through example proving what it looks like to lead with courage and purpose.
What Makes the WomenIN Festival Different
This is not your average women's event. It’s an immersive cross-sector gathering designed to move the needle on gender parity through practical tools and shared experiences:
Masterclasses on financial wellness tech entrepreneurship and leadership
Dedicated Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Workshop to provade a safe supportive space for honest dialogue healing and practical tools to empower women and communities in breaking the cycle of GBV
Self-defence workshops to equip women physically and mentally
Healing and wellness zones for breathwork mindfulness and mental health support
Legal & Rights Clinics offering access to justice and professional advice
Limitless Voices stage—a space for every woman to be heard
Marketplace spotlighting women-owned brands and social enterprises
It’s not about checking boxes—it’s about changing lives and creating sustainable impact.
Join the Movement
The WomenIN Festival is more than an event—it’s a holistic movement for women who are ready to step into their power speak truth to systems and create a future defined by collaboration sisterhood and impact.
About WomenIN (WiN)
WomenIN (WiN) is a dynamic women’s empowerment portfolio within the VUKA Group dedicated to inspiring supporting and uplifting women from all walks of life. WiN creates platforms for connection collaboration and capacity-building across sectors including mining mobility energy gaming green economy customer experience and more. Through in-person events masterclasses wellness activations and networking initiatives WiN fosters leadership amplifies voices and drives lasting impact.
About VUKA Group
VUKA Group brings people and organisations together to connect through platforms that drive growth and transformation across Africa’s industries. With over 20 years of experience on the continent VUKA delivers sector-leading platforms across Energy Mining Mobility Retail and Women Empowerment.
For more information visit www.wearewomenin.com
For press & media enquiries or interviews please contact:
Tishala Communications
Elize Engle– [email protected] | 063 574 5249
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Where is it happening?
Newlands Cricket Ground, Newlands Cricket Ground, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700, South AfricaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: