The Soul City Institute for Social Justice (SCI) marked three decades of transformative feminist leadership with its Legacy & Leadership Luncheon, held at the historic Constitution Hill Women’s Jail.
The event brought together funders, partners, alumni and emerging leaders to celebrate Soul City’s impact and explore what feminist sustainability looks like for the next 30 years. The luncheon featured reflections from Soul City CEO, Phinah Kodisang, a financial stewardship presentation by the organisation’s Chief Financial Officer, and a keynote testimony from FLAC alumna Ntokozo Ngwenya, representing the next generation of feminist leadership shaped by Soul City’s programmes.
“For thirty years, Soul City has been more than an organisation, it has been a movement,” said Phinah Kodisang, CEO of Soul City Institute. “Our legacy is built on collective action and care, but our future depends on how boldly we continue to fund and protect feminist work in South Africa and across the region.”
The event highlighted the Institute’s 2024/25 Annual Report, showcasing Soul City’s financial transparency, social impact and strategic investments in community health, gender justice and feminist leadership development.“Soul City’s story is one of resilience and reinvention,” said Pontsho Pilane, Communications and Advocacy Manager. “This luncheon was not just a celebration, but a call to action to invest in feminist futures that are sustainable, accountable and unapologetically bold.”
The Legacy & Leadership Luncheon forms part of Soul City’s 30 Years Bold campaign, a year-long commemoration honouring the organisation’s history of shaping social change through advocacy, media and feminist movement building.
