MZANSI women have been asked to boycott work on 21 November.
This will be done to demonstrate their significant power and the impact they have on the economy.
"On Friday, 21 November 2025, South African women will silence the nation. We call on all women and members of the LGBTQI+ community across South Africa to refrain from all paid and unpaid work in workplaces, universities, homes, and communities to demonstrate the economic and social impact of their absence," said Women for Change in a statement.
The planned protest will take place a day before the commencement of the G20 Summit, a meeting of heads of state and government planned from 22 to 23 November 2025 at Nasrec Expo Centre, south of Joburg.
The G20 members include the world's major economies, representing 85% of global Gross Domestic Product, more than 75% of international trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.
The non-profit organisation, which is advocating against gender-based violence and femicide in Mzansi, said until South Africa stops burying a woman every 2,5 hours, the G20 cannot speak of growth and progress.
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Their message is: "We demand that gender-based violence and femicide be declared a National Disaster. Not tomorrow. Not at another summit. Now! Join the G20 Women's Shutdown. Withdraw Your power on 21 November. Spread the message across South Africa and beyond. Let's show the world the power of women."
Recently, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the European Union's Global Gateway Forum in Brussels that Mzansi is ready to host world leaders.
He emphasised a need for investments in Africa to be truly transformative.
"These investments should not replace one dependency with another," said Ramaphosa.
"They must enable African countries in the global south to pursue development paths suited to their circumstances and the needs of their people."
