In 1956 20 000 women in South Africa took to the streets marching towards the Union Buildings in Pretoria. They were marching in protest of the laws that proposed restrictions of the movements of women. Just imagine the unity , the spirit of bravery and the vision these women had.
We have come a long way from that day haven't we? We have women in the cabinet of the South African Government , we have women who are entrusted as Ministers of portfolios that are close to the hearts of South Africans, women who are Engineers, Mothers who are leaders and yet so feminine, warm and bold. "Wathinta umfazi wathinta imbokodo" meaning "you touch a woman, you strike a rock". That song is still relevant even today.
As we celebrate women's day let us be kind to one another. let us be united as women and uplift each other. This is an attitude we need to keep and continuously practice so the young women around us and the children we seek to raise for those of us who are mothers are ROCKS.
Beautiful you are
Radiant your light is
Amazing you are
Not always are you strong.
You have teary moments
So what??
Beautiful you are, still.
Smile and enjoy this day
HAPPY WOMEN's DAY MZANSI!!!