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Womens Day
Ellen Khuzwayo was one of the leading lights of an era that is passing. At the forefront of the struggle. Anti-apartheid and womens rights activist Ellen Khuzwayo will be remembered for her life-long dedication to her community.
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09 August 1956
In the 1961 election only Mrs Helen Suzman kept her seat in Parliament for the PP. Thus began one of the great parliamentary performances of all time: Mrs Suzman sat alone for 13 years, the sole principled opponent of racial discrimination in the whole South African Parliament. She fought against detention without trial, pass laws, influx control, and job reservation on grounds of colour, racially separate amenities, Group Areas and forced removals. She demanded trade union rights for Black people and fought for better wages and working conditions. (Photo: © Sunday Times)
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