By Akani Nkuna
Political parties marked Women’s Day by paying tribute to the women of 1956, whose defiance they hailed as pivotal in challenging oppressive rule and laying the foundation for South Africa’s democratic values.
The ANC urged women to take pride in the sacrifices and struggles of the 1956 generation, emphasising the importance of knowing and claiming their rights.
“You have the right to be safe in your home, on the streets, and in your workplace,” ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said in a statement.
“You have the right to equal pay for work. You have the right to own land, to lead companies, to shape policies and to stand for public office. You have the right to live with dignity, free from fear, free from discrimination, and free from violence.”
Bhengu urged women to take up leadership roles that would enable them to steer the country through meaningful change
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