Fifty four years ago, on August 9th 1956 more than 20,000 women of all races marched to South Africa’s Union Building to protest against the imposition of pass laws on women in South Africa. Activists like Albertina Sisulu and Lillian Ngoyi led a group of women to deliver a petition to then prime minister JG Strijdom.
AfriPOP! commemorates South African Women’s Day (August 9th) by highlighting 30 women who have changed the game in their respective sectors — from a new generation to the old, in politics, culture, music and business. We salute you for your courage, and most of all, paving the way.
“Wathint’Abafazi Wathint’imbokodo!” (You strike a woman, you strike a rock) indeed.
Where can one get a copy of or hear the song "wathint' abafazi"?
Outstanding Yolanda!
thank you very much!
Nice article, nice blog . . .
good article and selection, but no Busi Mhlongo?