-Fast facts about Women's Day…
National Women'sDay celebrated annually on the 9 August, since 1974 is aimed at commemorating a march which took place on this day in 1956,where
by about 20 000 woman marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria,to peacefully protest against Pass Law ammendments.The march was organised by the Federation of South Africa and,proved to be a great success, as women from across all races,from around the country joined in through carrying petitions and singing songs such as the protest song,Wathint Abafazi Wathint Imbokodo, which includes the verse’’You strike a women, you strike a rock’’.
The significant events on this day lead to South African women being empowered to fight for their
rights to be treated equally .Typical female stereotypes such as
Woman only belong in the kitchen and should rather stay at home and take care of their kids were broken,as women are now empowered in society, in their workplace etc,homes to fulfil their roles as strong women&achieve their hopes&dreams.
+Some inspiring Mzansi personalities share their
thoughts on Women'
s Day,reveal their rolemodels,share their message of insperation&more!
s Day,reveal their rolemodels,share their message of insperation&more!
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| Danine and I |
Women's Day is... A superb way to celebrate the women of our country and the legacies they continue to leave behind, no matter how big or small their contribution. It's ALL important in building a stronger nation and keeping one another inspired.
Why would you say it is important for A
woman to celebrate this day?
I believe that men and women share equal strengths and contribute in their own unique ways, but the nature of a woman and the duty she has to carry another life for 9 months, remains a very special miracle and mystery to me. Women need to celebrate themselves and their greatness. We often take care of those around us and put ourselves last. Every year on Women's Day or during Women's Month, is another chance to renew and be reminded of celebrating the WOMAN YOU ARE and to take time out to treat yourself.
How will you be celebrating women's
Day this year?
A massage. A great meal. Me time and rounding up some of my favourite ladies for some celebration.
One thing people don't know about you?
My second name is Janet
What is your ultimate female anthem?
Maxwell - This Woman's Worth
Who is your rolemodel(s)and what inspires you?
I am surrounded by women in my life DAILY, who all shine at something special and keep me grounded and inspired.
My role models aren't famous. They are ordinary people who live life in extraordinary ways.
Best advice you were ever given?
"The wound is where the light enters" - Rumi (shared with me by Meghan Hector)
Message to the women of Mzansi?
Be YOU. Embrace YOU and dare to dream. Life is too short to not try something at least once. Settle your curiosity by not holding back, so you won't regret not giving your heart's desires a go.
FIKILE MOETI , 5FM DJ
Women's Day is…A day that we can express ourselves.Why would you say it is important for a
woman to celebrate this day? A reminder to say that things are still unequal in certain cases and that we need to make a bigger effort for females to put themselves outhere to give them more opportunities.
How will you be celebrating women's
Day this year? I might be doing an activation with Rob Forbes and Sureshnie Rider.Friday night I will be gigging at Truth Nightclub.Swim SA has asked me to give a talk to female swimmers on saturday,to promote female swimmers going into the Olympics.
What is your ultimate female anthem?Girls by Beyonce.
Who is your rolemodel(s)and what inspires you?My mother&Singer,pink because she dosen’t care what anyone thinks about her.
Message to the women of Mzansi?Don’t stop being you!be creative,have confidence.If you believe its going to happen just go and have the confidence to do it,don’t wait for someone!Love yourself and that will urge you to do well.Dont play victim,do something about it.
Womens' Day is…a day where woman from all over the world are being appreciated and acknowledged for what they have overcome and how far they have come in their struggle, peace and development.
Why would you say it is important for women to celebrate this day? In the past woman were deprived to play certain roles, today we honor the woman of today on woman's day to acknowledge their achievements, equality and independence.
How will you be celebrating women's
Day this year? I will be doing a tribute show to the late Whitney Houston alongside, Crushanda Forbes, Karin Kortje and Mady Abrahams. Whitney Houston was an outstanding woman and performer and this year we will be dedicating Woman's Day to her. I cannot however forget about my loved ones.. haha..! So I will also be treating my mom and sister to fab massages, a dinner and ending it all off with a good movie.
One thing people don't know about you? I do silly movie impressions when I'm at home. haha.. I often act out Jim Carrey or Cruella De Vil.
What is your ultimate female anthem? Survivor - Destiny's Child (Life can throw any challenge at us,we will still rise up on top!)
Who is your rolemodel(s)and what inspires you? The people I look up to are Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey,Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. They Inspire me to push myself vocally as well as in my performances. I'm always giving 110%!
Best advice you were ever given?Never change who you are, because no matter what you do, you will never please everyone, someone will always have something to say. Just be yourself!
Message to the women of Mzansi?We are woman,we are powerful and we are proud!!
KIA JOHNSON,MEDIA PERSONALITY
Women's Day is…A
celebration of the kind nature, spirit, generousity and essence of a woman.
Why would you say it is important for woman to
celebrate this day? Many women have fought
for our rights to be recognised today. It shows and teaches us to the
importance of these women in history and also a day to reflect upon the battles
we still face such as human trafficking, violence, rape and unfair treatment in
the work place.How will you be celebrating womans Day this year? I've received an influx of so many different projects and I will be celebrating Woman's Day for the whole month of August getting involved in as many as I can, but special mention must be made for the 'Glam-A-Thon' event where my father, Zain Johnson, and I will raise funds to keep the Worcester based 'Magrieta Fredericks Home for abused women and children' open as they are facing the threat of closure. This will happen towards the end of August.
One thing people don't know about you? I've considered myself quite a feminist at times and not very home bound but I absolutely LOVE baking and am quite the whizz when it comes to cakes and cupcakes.
What is your ultimate female anthem? Sisters are doing it for themselves - Aretha Franklin / Annie Lennox
Who is your rolemodel(s)and what inspires you? Helen Zille - She's so composed and elegant yet assertive and confident and has the ability to fight with such tenacity for the rights of people without having to resort to getting "down and dirty."
Best advice you were ever given?
I got this advice from a gay sister as I was going through a tough time "Honey a woman is a strange thing, you hurt her once, she forgives you. You hurt her twice she starts building a small wall and if you continue hurting her before you know it that wall has grown, so be strong and independent and don't let a man hold you down."
Message to the women of Mzansi?
Believe in yourself, dare to change your thinking, be different, be independent, strong and know you can achieve anything you set your mind to.
Women's Day is…Womans Day is a day
where we are reminded of how special we are as woman of. Which I think should
be everyday.
How will you be
celebrating women's Day this year? The same way I Celebrate each day.
Message to the women of Mzansi Wathinta abafazi wanthinta imbokod.
ROBYN SMITH,E NEWS ANCHORWomen' s Day is… Women's Day marks a significant day in our country's history. Back in 1956 during Apartheid, more than 20 thousand women from all races and ages came together as one and marched on the Union Buildings in Pretoria in protest against further pass laws being implemented by the then government. They showed the true strength and courage of women who stand united.
Why would you say it is important for a
woman to celebrate this day? Each and every one of us is beautiful, unique and powerful. We are lucky to live in the country in which we do and the era in which we do. We have so many opportunities thanks to the brave, strong women that fought for our rights in the past. Commemorating the 9th of August is a good reminder of this. Having said that though, I think we need to remember and celebrate this not only on Women's Day but everyday.
How will you be celebrating women's
ans Day this year? I'll be attending a Women's networking event and breakfast at Grandwest Casino and Entertainment World on the 9th of August ,it's more than likely that I will spend the evening with my girlfriends. The following day I am hosting a Ladies Afternoon for close friends and family at my new home. It's an opportunity for the ladies in my life to get to know each other and also to showcase their special skills.
One thing people don't know about you? I'm multi-skilled. Most people know me as a news anchor and the face of eNews Late Edition. However, before holding this particular position, I've also been a news reporter (winning 2007 Vodacom Journalist of the Year in the tv general news category), a producer, a video editor and a writer. Apart from journalism, I have studied professional photography as well as professional make-up artistry.
What is your ultimate female anthem? Superwoman by Alicia Keys (one of my favourite artists) - Also "I'm every woman" by Chaka Khan.
My ultimate female anthem poem
Is "Still I rise" by Maya Angelou
Who is your rolemodel(s)and what inspires you? I look for inspiration in almost everyone I meet. Apart from that, I think the most inspiring people are those who have had to work hard for what they have achieved and those who appreciate what they have.
Best advice you were ever given? So, I think it was Oprah that once said this, and she was absolutely correct: "Have an attitude of gratitude!"
Message to the women of Mzansi?There's a spark within us all waiting to be ignited. You have it in you to burn bright. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. And never give up on your dreams!
LEANNE DHLAMINI,SINGER
Complete the sentence..Women's Day is…A day to
celebrate the beauty, strength & diversity of Women!Why would you say it is important for woman to celebrate this day? We need to be celebrated everyday but a day where the nation actually acknowledges & honors who were are is extra special. We get so caught up in our daily lives that we forget how special who truly are
How will you be celebrating Women's Day this year?Lunch with the beautiful women in my life & a celebration of friends.
One thing people don't know about you?I'm the fastest driver i know! I love speed.
What is your ultimate female anthem?Who run the world-Beyonce
Who is your rolemodel(s)and what inspires you?My role models are people that inspire me everyday,my mother,she takes care of so much & tolerates more than i ever could.My best friend & manager,Lorinda Voges,her strength,determination & drive inspires me daily.Beyonce,her work ethic inspires me to work harder & strive for the best.
Best advice you were ever given?Be yourself,everybody else
Message to the women of Mzansi?You are beautiful in every way. Do not compromise. Make your dreams a reality. You're stronger than you think & last be not least,be kind to yourself.
ROXANNE JAMIE KALIE,MODEL,MTV VJ SEARCH FINALIST
Womens' Day is …Needed, so dust off your best heels and let's PAAAARTAYY \(^^,)/ HaHaHaH
Why would you say it is important for women
to celebrate this day? It is important for us to celebrate and embrace our womanhood daily, but life gets hectic and we aren't always able to do that. This day is allocated to us, its really important because we need to take time out and enjoy the finer things about ourselves!
How will you be celebrating women's Day this year? To be honest, I might be working on that day, but I will definitely be getting together with my girls in the evening to do something fun, you know? Laughter and girl time is great for the soul.
One thing people don't know about you?
I'm a great dancer (if I say so myself lol) And a surprising fact, I spend quite a bit of time reading and in silent reflection.
What is your ultimate female anthem? I am not my hair - India Arie
Who is your rolemodel(s)and what inspires you?
My mom! I'm inspired by diverse, strong, authentic women. I was raised by them and I surround myself with only the best kinds of females. So often we bring eachother down, alot of the time because of our own insecurities. The women in my life are always there, protecting me when they need to, encouraging me to keep pushing to the top and perservering, brutally honest when something needs to be said and done and above all loving.
Women, love and life inspires me.
Best advice you were ever given?
Stay true to yourself, and don't conform. At the end of the day the right people will love the real you
Message to the women of Mzansi?
We are all Princesses and Queens in our own right, but in order to gain respect, we must first believe it and act in a respectful manner. Don't rely on/ allow a males opinion or anyone elses to define who you are.
Walk in love, Talk with love and Act from love. x
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OF MZANSI!
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