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There are various political figures who fought against the apartheid regime and many of them are women.
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International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the lives of all the women who came before us.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Winnie was a politician and anti-apartheid activist.
Winne also faced jail time, her longest time in prison was 491 days.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Briefly.co.za compiled a list of 3 female political revolutionaries. Image: ALEXANDER JOE/AFP, FATI MOALUSI/AFP and ALEXANDER JOE/AFPSource: Getty Images
Winnie died of complications related to diabetes at the age of 81 in 2018 but her legacy remains.
Tambo joined the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) at the tender age of 18.
Adelaide was married to Oliver Tambo, with whom she had three children.
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Adelaide was told to move to London while her husband remained in Zambia.
They were separated for almost 30 years.
Ma Tambo had a passion for women’s rights and helping the elderly and disabled.
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She passed away in 2007 at the age of 77.
Helen Suzman
Helen Suzman was an anti-apartheid activist born in 1917.
She opposed the apartheid government and its legislation.
Helen hosted the meeting which founded the Progressive Party, a liberal party during the apartheid era.
Helen rejected racial discrimination and advocated for equal opportunities for all.
Helen was nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes.
She died at the age of 91 in 2009.
They also touch on how the programme empowers different women from all walks of life.
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Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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