National Women's Day 2025: How This Important Holiday Affects Our Service Hours

Today, August 9, 2025, South Africa celebrates National Women's Day—a significant public holiday that honors the courage and strength of the women who fought for equality and freedom. At UrgentGo Courier, we want to inform our valued customers about how this important day affects our service operations and delivery schedules.

Understanding National Women's Day

National Women's Day commemorates the historic march of August 9, 1956, when approximately 20,000 women from all backgrounds walked to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the discriminatory pass laws. This courageous act of defiance became a turning point in South Africa's struggle for freedom and equality.

The day serves as a reminder of the vital role women have played in shaping our nation and continues to inspire progress toward gender equality in all sectors, including the logistics and courier industry where women increasingly take on leadership roles and drive innovation.

Women in the Logistics Industry

At UrgentGo Courier, we're proud to have women in key positions across our organization—from our operations team to our courier drivers and customer service representatives. Women make up 45% of our workforce and hold 60% of our management positions, reflecting our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Women Leading Change at UrgentGo

Nomsa Khumalo

Operations Manager

Leading our nationwide expansion and process optimization initiatives.

Thandi Molefe

Customer Experience Director

Driving customer satisfaction and service excellence across all touchpoints.

Planning Ahead: Weekend and Monday Operations

While our services are limited today, we'll be back to full operations this weekend with extended Saturday hours to accommodate any backlog from today's reduced schedule. Monday, August 11, we resume normal business hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How to Reach Us Today

If you have urgent delivery needs today, please contact us through the following channels. Our reduced staff will prioritize emergency and time-sensitive shipments:

Our Commitment to Excellence

While we observe National Women's Day with the respect it deserves, our commitment to serving your urgent delivery needs remains unwavering. We appreciate your understanding and support as we honor this important day in South African history.

We look forward to continuing to serve you with the same dedication and reliability that has made UrgentGo Courier your trusted logistics partner. Thank you for being part of our journey as we work together to build a more inclusive and successful South Africa.