In the 22 years since South Africa earned its freedom, women have made great progress in cementing their rights and in achieving gender equality. Below, we detail some of the best achievements of South African women. But while we celebrate women’s progress, we must remember that South Africa still has a way to go before gender equality is fully realised.
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