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‘We’re in hell’: Anele on why she’s NOT celebrating Women’s Day
Is Women’s Day cause for celebration in South Africa? Many tweeps, including media personality Anele Mdoda, think not…
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There’s a sense of anger, sorrow, and numbness on the social media streets this Women’s Day. And it has everything to do with the increased spate of gender-based violence (GBV) attacks.
While 9 August holds a historical significance in the country, brutal and horrific crimes like the gang-rape of eight women in Krugersdorp recently go against everything the brave female leaders of 1956 marched to Union Buildings for.
ANELE SLAMS WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
In light of recent tragedies, radio and media personality Anele Mdoda revealed that she would not be celebrating Women’s Day this year.
She tweeted:
“I wonder if the eight women who were gang raped are having a happy Women’s Day? Please spare me any good wishes on this day. We as women are in hell. We are burning and men say it’s not that hot. I wonder how hot it has to get. Don’t wish me anything mna. Leave me alone”’
And many tweeps feel the same way as the 947 presenter.
@Blomie121: “How can women of South Africa be happy while men are raping and brutally killing. [Also] with the high rate of female unemployment?”
@rationalza: “The most endangered species in South Africa is not the rhino. It’s women.”
@SkyeZedA: “Happy Women’s Day in the rape capital of the world”
@Yhu_Abelungu: “The women of 1956 won their war. Today’s war is different. GBV, femicide, rape etc. Not feeling free in my own country. Not knowing whether I’ll die with my hands up and my legs open”
Twitter
Happy Women’s Day in the rape capital of the world ????????
— Skye (@SkyeZedA) August 9, 2022
Women’s Day in our country will always be a bleak day. There is absolutely nothing to celebrate when just last year between October to December, 902 women were murdered and 232 of them were directly related to domestic violence. A staggering 11 315 rape cases were also reported.
— Frida Kaalhol (@wesley_nrmn) August 9, 2022
It can’t be “Happy Women’s day” until her killer is found ???? pic.twitter.com/OjSTja7B04
— itumelengm (@itumelengmorak2) August 9, 2022
NGOs URGE SOUTH AFRICANS TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE
With Women’s Day trending on Twitter, several female empowerment non-government organisations (NGOs) urged South Africans to take a stand
Women For Change urged South Africans to black out their profile pictures on their social media accounts. The NGO tweeted:
“This Women’s Day is not about flowers, chocolate, and free vouchers – It’s about honoring all our sisters, who came before us and fought. It’s about honoring our sisters, who did not survive.
“Please #blackout your Profile Pic and stand in solidarity with South African women”.
The Rape Crisis Centre of Cape Town tweeted: “Instead of empty gestures, provide meaningful support by donating to women-led organisations that provide direct services to rape survivors today”.
ALSO READ: Women’s Day: Here are five organisations you can support!
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