SAAHIP – Women’s Month Campaign

Abstract

On the 9th of August 1956, women across South Africa decided that they had had spent enough time being complacent about the atrocious apartheid regime, pass laws and the overall dire situation that the country was in and rallied together and marched to the Union buildings in Pretoria. Women from all walks of life, some clad in traditional wear, some with children on their backs, came together and spoke in one voice. This was a display of courage and resilience and showed that women are definitely a force to be reckoned with. These events played a pivotal role in our country’s democracy and should never be forgotten. The event is remembered and celebrated annually by the country as our National Women’s Day during the month of August.