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… one of the four districts of the North West province. The women in Marikana have also migrated from various regions in Southern Africa; some of the women married to the miners have followed them to Marikana, … of the men have wives where they come from. In some cases women have remained 'mistresses' for decades, raising a …

… Organisations involved in the Women’s struggle, 1900-1994 …

… delinquents, and runs an employment agency for Black women. Maxeke becomes involved in many issues affecting … serves the hospital for many years. 1913 September 23 , Women protests led by  Charlotte Maxeke  take place in the … State, resisting government attempts to impose passes on women. Passes are burnt in front of the municipal offices. …

… The Federation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW) was formed on the 8th of December 1984, bringing together close to 200 women from all over the Transvaal (now known as Gauteng). The … formation of its mother body Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW) and also in commemoration of Women's Day, …

… The Federation of South African Women (FEDSAW or FSAW) was launched on 17 April 1954 in … as the first attempt to establish a broad-based women’s organisation. This was the brainchild of Ray Simons … One hundred and forty-six delegates, representing 230,000 women from all parts of South Africa, attended the founding …

… 2000s: Women today …

… 1980s: Women organise …