I love My Country South Africa
South Africa has problems and itโs not perfect, but itโs better than most countries in the world and as a woman I am lucky to have been born in South Africa and I am proud to have given birth to my daughter in this country.
Women of South Africa have a rich story our ancestors fought for our rights and because of them, I am able to type this blog post right now. There are countries where women are oppressed and not given the opportunity to study further or even study once they reach a certain age, they are forced into arranged marriages countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan and India to name a few. In those countries a woman’s life does not matter, and they have no say unless they are lucky to have parents who want a better future but itโs unlikely.
I love my country South Africa because as a woman I have the right to education and a better life, I have the right to marry whomever I want to marry if I want to get married, itโs not forced down on me as a way of life and I love my country South Africa because a womanโs life matters.
Imagine living in a country where you are not allowed to open a bank account, drive a car, trying clothes when shopping because you are a woman. There are even countries that still discriminate against women and men deem themselves superior to woman for different self-serving reasons it is truly disgusting that another human can decide how you live your life just because you are a WOMAN. A woman’s job is not to get married, have children and be a lifetime maid for the mother in law itโs really appalling what some women go through.
love my country South Africa because I have the right to be human and be free to do whatever and be anything. Yes, we do have huge problems as a nation such as poverty, racism and crime to name a few, but as a woman I am glad to be South African.
Thank you to the 20 000 women who marched to the Union Building in Pretoria in 1956, thank you for paving the way me and for giving me the chance to be proud to have a daughter in South Africa.
We are women from every part of South Africa.
We are women of every race, we come from the cities and the towns, from the reserves and the villages.
We come as women united in our purpose to save the African women from the degradation of passesโฆ
In the name of women of South Africa, we say to you, each one of us, African, European, Indian, Coloured, that we are opposed to the pass system. We voters and vote less, call upon your Government not to issue passes to African women.
We shall not rest until ALL pass laws and all forms of permits restricting our freedom have been abolished.
We shall not rest until we have won for our children their fundamental rights of freedom, justice, and security.
– Taken from a Petition presented to the Prime Minister on 9 August 1956.
What makes you proud to be a woman in your country?
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16 Comments
Emma
I love ths post and it is great to love your country. It has got me thinking about what I love about my home country…hmmmm…..I am going to have to ponder on that one ๐ #marvmondays
Moipone Tsoka- Islam
Hi Emma
Yes ponder on that one ๐ , thank you for reading ๐
Fran Back With A Bump
Great post and I love how much you love your country. The best thing about the UK for me would have to be the NHS I suppose as we owe a lot to them for the care they gave our son. #marvmondays
Moipone Tsoka- Islam
That sounds awesome.
Thank you for sharing ๐
Kerry
It’s great that you love your country. South Africa is on my bucket list of places to visit #MarvMondays
Moipone Tsoka- Islam
Hi Kerry
Please come visit us you will love it ๐ . Thank you for visiting
Kaye
It’s so lovely to hear someone so proud to live in their country. It’s so important that we’re happy and proud of where we grow up! Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays. Kaye xo
The Blog Centre
Great Women’s Rights Post. Written with such Passion & Pride. Thanks for sharing in #ShowcaseTuesday Linky
Moipone Tsoka- Islam
Hi
Thank you for such kind words and for reading ๐
emma
great to be proud of your country ๐ my friend lives in SA and loves it there #ShowcaseTuesday
Moipone Tsoka- Islam
Hi Emma
Thank you for reading ๐
Something Crunchy Mummy
Brilliant post! We went to South Africa last year and it was stunning and we loved it. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
Samanthra GOVENDER
I left SA some 16 years ago…I miss it still and while I love my new home SA has a lot going for it. I always call it a first worl country stuck in a third world continent.
Moipone Tsoka- Islam
Hi Sam
I love that a first world country stuck in a third world continent.
Thank you for visiting ๐ ๐
Hannah Atkinson
What a fabulous post – it’s so important to feel confident of our heritage and and background. In England, I am very lucky as we have sonics freedom. I don’t feel as proud of my country as you do of yours but that’s down to our government and maybe I should be looking for more positives as you do
Moipone Tsoka- Islam
Hi Hannah
Yes no country is perfect NONE. Thank you