9 August 2011

Now you have touched the woman, you have struck a rock

The phrase above is the english translation of a protest song that has come to represent women's courage and strength in South Africa.

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55 years ago today, 20,000 women staged a march at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa to petition against legislation that required African persons to carry special identification documents called the "pass". Since August 9, 1994, the day has been commemorated annually and is known as "Women's Day". 

Today we celebrate those brave woman. 
Happy Woman's Day, South Africa!
Wathint'Abafazi Wathint'imbokodo!
Posted by Kate at 10:32

7 comments:

  1. Katie9 August 2011 at 11:18

    What a great saying! Wishing South Africa a very happy Women's Day! :)

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  2. Gentri9 August 2011 at 12:24

    happy Women's Day! That is awesome. :)

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  3. Claire9 August 2011 at 13:18

    Go Them!! :)

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  4. Anonymous9 August 2011 at 14:33

    so cool. happy women's day!

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  5. Unknown9 August 2011 at 21:51

    What a strong piece to do!! Happy womans' day - I think it's great to bring something like this to the forefronts of peoples minds if only for a moment!

    Anna xo

    http://www.lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com/

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  6. Taryn9 August 2011 at 23:39

    They make me so proud to be a woman! Great post for such a great day in our history!

    xoxo
    Taryn

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  7. Meghan @ Wishful Thinking10 August 2011 at 08:59

    Happy women's day for yesterday! It is the one public holiday that I really miss since I left SA! (Who am I kidding, I miss them all!)

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