HIST: Women’s March (1956)
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What was the Women’s March (1956)?
A mass protest where South African women marched against apartheid pass laws being enforced on women.
Why did women protest in 1956?
The government planned to enforce pass laws on women, which restricted their movement.
What were pass laws?
Laws requiring Black South Africans to carry passbooks to control where they could go.
When did the Women’s March take place?
9 August 1956.
Where did the Women’s March take place?
At the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
How many women participated?
Around 20 000 women.
What did the women do during the march?
They delivered over 100 000 petitions against pass laws for women.
Who were key leaders of the Women’s March?
Lilian Ngoyi
Helen Joseph
Rahima Moosa
Sophia Williams-De Bruyn
What famous slogan came from the Women’s March?
“Wathint’ Abafazi, Wathint’ Imbokodo!”
(You strike a woman, you strike a rock)
What does the slogan mean?
It shows women’s strength and resistance against oppression.