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August 9, 1956 is the famous day in the South African history since the day was declared a public holiday. 20 000 women marched to the union Buildings in Pretoria to present a petition against the carrying of passes by women to the then Prime minister J.G Stridjom.
Women of all races were united during this march, even though the Prime minister was not there to accept the petition and it was received by his secretary on his behalf. Federation of South African Women (FSAW) was the initiator of the petition to challenge the bylaws that said” a Women’s place is in the kitchen.”
This year we marked the 56th anniversary since the march took place, and many women in this country have a say and are allowed to occupy the supposedly or believed to be men jobs. The older generation fought for what they believed was right. 40% women occupy seats in the parliament and we also have 5 out of 9 are premiers across the country.
The generation that is living today, must embrace what our grandparents have done for us because we are bearing the fruits they have planted.
‘Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo’
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