South African women will be honoured on Friday for the contributions they make to society. Women’s Day marks the anniversary of the 1956 march to the Union Building. More than 20 000 women off all races took part in a protest against passbooks, which restricted the movements of black South Africans.
Women’s Day is bittersweet for many, as women are still facing challenges in the workplace, in their homes and communities. Despite the hardships, women are doing amazing things in the world and continue to fight for each other.
DJ Zinhle
“Practise your craft all the time and stay ready. DJ Zinhle shared words of wisdom at a TED talk. The celebrity business mogul urged women not to give up on their dreams and to continue working on their talents regardless of how successful they are.
Enhle Mbali
“Take back your power” Enhle Mbali hopes that her new vodvast (a podcast and video), ‘Sincerely Yours’ by Enhle, will empower women in all aspects of their lives.
“I hope this empowers women to take their power back – emotionally, physically, mentally and just holistically. We live in a time where change is constant, but important changes are often neglected,” she told The Juice in an interview.
LeAnne Dlamini
“Just keep supporting your sister and encouraging one another”
LeAnne Dlamini believes that “all women are warriors” and should support each other whenever they can. The singer is so committed to women empowerment that she started her End Girl Hate project to inspire her fellow females.
Bonang Matheba
It’s important for me to see women reaching their best potential
Bonang Matheba is one of the most successful women in the local entertainment industry and she is constantly giving back by helping others. She is passionate about female education and has been helping send 10 girls to college for the past few years through her Bonang Matheba Fund.
Nandi Madida
We have great talent but lack support
Nandi Madida took a leap of faith in 2016 when she put her singing career on hold to focus on her new clothing label, Colour. Despite the risks associated with starting a business. Nandi knew she had to follow her dream. She believes women have many innovative ideas for business but don’t always have the support they need.
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Source: All4Women
