By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
24 September 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said it will conduct a follow-up oversight inspection at the Women’s Living Heritage Monument in Tshwane. The DA said the over R200 million worth monument was completed in 2018, but remains partially operational despite the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GDSACR)’s commitment to make it fully functional by specific deadlines, including October 2024.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in Gauteng and Member of provincial Legislature (MPL), Leanne De Jager said as part of our Heritage Month campaign, the DA will reassess the heritage site to determine why its operationalisation continues to be delayed. De Jager said they will also interact with residents and small business owners operating in the area surrounding the monument to assess the impact of the closure.
“The media is invited to attend and there will be an opportunity for interviews and photographs. The meeting point will be at the Women’s Living Heritage Monument in Pretoria Central, Tshwane on Thursday at 10:30am,” she said.
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