Every year, South Africa celebrates Women’s month by paying tribute to over 20 000 women from various backgrounds who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on August 9, 1956, seeking the abolition of pass laws. This march impacted the trajectory of South African history. August 9th is an annual commemoration of their heroism and resilience. Women who fought against an unjust system in 1956 passed on the baton to today's women to lead the struggle against current societal issues. Decades later, the struggle continues as South African women face a plethora of structural challenges.
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