Under the theme, 'Limitless: No Labels, No Limits, No Apologies,' the festival invites women to rise. 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 transformation, says the festival.

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, adds the festival.

The WomenIN Festival is 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 "We're done shrinking to fit into outdated boxes.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

According to the festival, the 2025 headliners are women whose leadership is felt on national and international stages:

  • H.E. Bridgette Motsepe Radebe — 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.

What Makes the WomenIN Festival Different

This is an immersive, cross-sector gathering designed to move the needle on gender parity through practical tools. According to the festival, shared experiences include:

  • masterclasses on financial wellness, technology, 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 and Rights Clinics offering access to justice and professional advice
  • Limitless Voices stage — a space for every woman to be heard, and
  • marketplace spotlighting women-owned brands and social enterprises.

The WomenIN Festival 2025 is about changing lives and creating sustainable impact, concludes the festival.

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