Summary: The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town marked the start of Women’s Month 2026 with a special Women of Vision Afternoon Tea in collaboration with the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. The gathering combined afternoon tea, meaningful conversation and an address by Angela Blackwell, whose Paws on the Path campaign raised R500,000 to support the training of four future guide dogs.
Women’s Month celebrations can involve plenty of tea and treats, but The President Hotel added something rather more meaningful to the table this year.
The President Hotel welcomed a group of women for a special Women of Vision Afternoon Tea in collaboration with the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind.
The gathering marked the beginning of Women’s Month with an afternoon centred on connection, shared experiences and the idea that vision can mean far more than sight.
- Guests enjoyed Afternoon Tea before hearing from Angela Blackwell, whose story brought the theme into particularly sharp focus. Angela became the first blind person to complete the 65 km Pondo Trail, taking on the multi-day journey alongside her guide dog, Jaydee.
The adventure was about far more than reaching the end of a hiking trail. Through Angela’s Paws on the Path fundraising campaign, she raised R500,000, enough to sponsor the training of four future guide dogs. Her achievement highlighted the independence, mobility and companionship guide dogs can provide, while helping extend that opportunity to others.
The event’s Women of Vision theme explored vision as purpose, possibility and the ability to create meaningful change. The collaboration also reflected The President Hotel’s focus on creating inclusive spaces where guests, local communities and organisations can connect around causes that matter.
For Women’s Month, the Afternoon Tea provided a chance to recognise inspiring women while putting the spotlight on the work of the South African Guide-Dogs Association. It was a celebration with plenty to talk about over tea, but also one with an impact extending well beyond the table.
FAQs
Where is The President Hotel in Cape Town?
The President Hotel is located at 4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, close to the Sea Point Promenade.
What was The President Hotel’s Women’s Month event about?
The Women of Vision Afternoon Tea brought women together for connection and conversation while supporting awareness of the South African Guide-Dogs Association and its work.
Who is Angela Blackwell?
Angela Blackwell became the first blind person to complete the 65 km Pondo Trail alongside her guide dog, Jaydee.
How much did Paws on the Path raise?
Angela’s campaign raised R500,000, supporting the training of four future guide dogs.
