Women's Day: Celebrating Humanity.
By Hlalani Mdunge, Okuhle S Cetyiwe, Thaboeteng Ncube, Thandiswa Ngolothi and Mamello Mpiti. Throughout history, women have made significant contributions to society, yet their efforts are often overlooked. Their roles encompass various aspects of life, from being caregivers within their families to economic contributors, entrepreneurs, leaders of innovation, social change agents challenging societal norms, and community builders. Women continue to give their all in every aspect. On August 9th, 1956, 20,000 women made history by marching to the Union Buildings in Pretoria with over 100,000 signatures on petition documents. Their campaign aimed to bring an end to the pass laws implemented by the apartheid government. The women left the petition forms at the Prime Minister's office and then gathered outside the building to sing the protest song, "Wathinta abafazi, wathinta imbokodo," which translates to "You have touched women, you have struck a rock." These wo...