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ArchiveInternational Day Of Action For Women’s Health by SPEAK, 1989 – 1993, Johannesburg
ArchiveWomen’s Rights: Does The Government Really Care? by SPEAK, April 1993, Johannesburg
Women’s International Day for Peace. (GIED: Celebrating 10 years of Freedom, 2004).
The first Women’s Boxing Convention in SA is held in Cape Town.
Sen. Tommy Boydell, member of the Labour Party and ex-minister in the coalition cabinet of Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog, assaults J.S. M
… Boydell, member of the Labour Party and ex-minister in the coalition cabinet of Gen. J.B.M. Hertzog, assaults J.S. M …
BiographyAlbertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu
Introduction Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu (née Nontsikelelo Thethiwe) was one of the prominent anti-apartheid South African leaders, widely referred to as…
BiographyMavivi Myakayaka-Manzini
… of SASO and the ANC, Head of International Relations, ANC Womens League …
BiographyMary Agard Pocock
Pocock started her studies in botany at the University of London and obtained a BSc in 1908. In 1913 she returned to South Africa, and four years later…
BiographySophia Theresa Williams de Bruyn
Sophia Theresa Williams-de Bruyn was born in 1938, in Villageboard, a mixed area that had different nationalities living side by side. She was raised in the…
ArchiveWomen condemn removals 1981 - 1982 A
Three Somalis are killed and at least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts
… least five are wounded in clashes with troops of a US-led coalition trying to safeguard efforts …
EventSouth Africa celebrates the first National Women's Day
In one of the largest demonstrations staged in this country's history, 20 000 women of all races marched to Pretoria's Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, to…
BiographyMary Goitsemang Ranta
Ranta was born in 1922 and grew up in the Pretoria area. After leaving school, she worked as a ‘tea girl’ at the Pretoria mint, and later took employment as a…
Refiloe Jackie Phelile Sedibe
Refiloe Phelile Florence Jackie Sedibe (known as Jackie Sedibe) was born at White River in Mpumalanga. Sedibe’s mother was a domestic worker and her father …
Winnie Mandela and the entire executive of the ANC Women’s League are suspended.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela fails to win the presidency of the ANC’s Women’s League.
EventAfrica Women's Peace Train leaves Kampala for Johannesburg
The Africa Women's Peace Train was launched in Kampala, Uganda, on 15 August in a ceremony in which a Peace Torch was received. It was destined to run through…
BiographyMary Susan Malahlela-Xakana
Mary Susan Malahele-Xakana was born in Polokwane (then Pietersburg). Her father had been ostracized by the BaPedi for becoming a Christian and for refusing to…
David Pratt
… Liberal Party established in 1953 and believed that a coalition between liberals and verligte (enlightened) … himself as playing a crucial role in bringing…
BiographyMolly Fischer
Susanna Johanna Fischer (nee Krige) was born on the 23rd of February, 1908 on the family’s smallholding in Silverton, near Pretoria. Her father, P.S. ‘Tottie’…
BiographyBertha Mkhize
Bertha Mkhize was born in 1889 in Embo, near Mkhomazi. Her father, an ox wagon driver died when Bertha was about four years old, after his death her family…
Speech by President Mandela at the Symposium for World Women’s Day October 15 1998
Speech by President Mandela at the Symposium for World Women’s Day October 15 1998
The National Women’s Memorial in Bloemfontein is celebrating its 100-year existence this year
Programme Friday, 18 October 2013 17:00 – Opening of festival market and entertainment Saturday, 19 October 2013 08:00 – Zumba Dance Exercise Group Market…
ArchiveAlexandra Women’s Congress: Organising women for a new South Africa by SPEAK, 1990 – 1994, Johannesburg
ArchiveANC Women’s League: South African Women March To Freedom! By SPEAK, June 1990, Johannesburg
ArchiveAlexandra Women’s Congress: Organising women for a new South Africa by SPEAK, 1990 – 1994, Johannesburg
ArchiveMay 28: International Day Of Action For Women’s Health by SPEAK, 1990 – 1994, Johannesburg
ArchiveWomen’s Liberation Must Be Part Of A New South Africa by SPEAK, March 1990, Johannesburg
Ruth Alexander
Ruth Alexander was the daughter of a well-known Hebrew scholar, Solomon Schechter. She was educated at schools in Cambridge, England and New York, United…