The 1st of August marks the beginning of Women’s Month in South Africa. During this month, women are celebrated for their strength and praised for their contributions to South African society. As we all know, however, women in the world still face many challenges.

Here at FunDza we believe in a just and equitable society for all. We want to see a South Africa in which gender-based violence is a relic of the past. We want to see a country in which all genders enjoy the same sense of freedom and safety.

To commemorate this month, we have put together a collection of essays and poems reflecting on what it’s like to be a woman in the world.

Enjoy, and don’t forget to leave a comment!

Women are more than their wombs – Busiswa Mahonono

Being women – Xola Joni

I don’t want to be a strong woman – Simamkele Matuntuta

Women are not toys – Hector Bululu

To be a woman in public – Michelle Myeko

We are women – Bhekamaswazi Madonsela

Don’t blame the victim – Lungile Manyathi

I am a woman – Nonkululeko Evelyn Makhubu

No really means no! – Tamica Mopp

Women! – Tasneem Selemane