National Women’s Monument

Coordinates: -29.1410, 26.2080
Updated: 20 Jul 2026

The monument created by Anton van Wouw, was put up in 1913 in remembrance of the 26 370 Boer women and children who died in prison camps during the South African War. This monument, is the first in the world dedicated to women and children. The idea, project launch and eventual construction of the monument was actioned by Marthinus Steyn. (At that time he was the president of the Orange Free State Republic) with input from his wife, Rachel Isabella “Tibbie” Steyn, who had lost family and friends in the concentration camps.

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Last updated · 20 Jul 2026

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South African History Online. (2011, July 14). National Women’s Monument. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0065653

South African History Online (2011) 'National Women’s Monument', South African History Online, 14 July. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0065653 (Accessed: 21 July 2026).

South African History Online, National Women’s Monument [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0065653, (accessed 21 July 2026).

"National Women’s Monument." South African History Online, 14 July 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0065653. Accessed 21 July 2026.

South African History Online. "National Women’s Monument." South African History Online. July 14, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0065653.