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Women’s March To Pretoria

The women’s march of 1956 must inspire equality in our society
Opinion
/ 27 July 2022

The women’s march of 1956 must inspire equality in our society

Women need to draw on the courage and determination of their predecessors during the struggle to fight gender disparity

By Solomzi Tshona and Yolokazi Mfuto
Beyond #TheTotalShutdown: Lessons for the movement
Article
/ 2 August 2018

Beyond #TheTotalShutdown: Lessons for the movement

The frictions that came to the fore at the march expose a need for forms of mobilisation independent of party politics

By Philile Ntuli
​Why do the media take gender justice seriously in August, but ignore it otherwise?
Analysis
/ 2 September 2016

​Why do the media take gender justice seriously in August, but ignore it otherwise?

Edna Molewa takes issue with the cynicism surrounding Women’s Month, saying it’s a time to refocus on the struggle for emancipation.

By Staff Reporter
60 Iconic Women — The people behind the 1956 Women’s March to Pretoria
Article
/ 25 August 2016

60 Iconic Women — The people behind the 1956 Women’s March to Pretoria

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the anti-pass march to the Union Buildings, we profile 60 of its participants and organisers

By Supplement
Final curtain for NAF’s Ismail Mahomed
Article
/ 22 April 2016

Final curtain for NAF’s Ismail Mahomed

The National Arts Festival has sets the stage for women to let their voices be heard.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi

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