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ANC Women’s League Demands Female Leaders for 2026 Elections

8/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) calls for a female president and more women mayors during a memorial for Gertrude Shope in Pretoria.
Boitumelo Moiloa announced the campaign will include capable women beyond the ANCWL to promote leadership diversity.
Nomvula Mokonyane encouraged women to lead municipalities, focusing on the 2026 local elections.
The event honored Shope’s legacy as a leader in the anti-apartheid movement and advocate for gender equality.

History

Historical Context

South Africa's first democratic elections in 1994 ended decades of apartheid and ushered in the African National Congress (ANC). The ANC Women's League, founded in 1948, has long advocated for women's rights, with leaders like Gertrude Shope promoting gender equality. The current push for female leadership in the 2026 local elections highlights ongoing efforts to enhance women's representation in governance.

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Story summary

The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) calls for a female president and more women mayors during a memorial for Gertrude Shope in Pretoria.
Boitumelo Moiloa announced the campaign will include capable women beyond the ANCWL to promote leadership diversity.
Nomvula Mokonyane encouraged women to lead municipalities, focusing on the 2026 local elections.
The event honored Shope’s legacy as a leader in the anti-apartheid movement and advocate for gender equality.

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