Gertrude Shope

Gertrude Shope (full name Gertrude Ntiti Shope; 15 August 1925 – 22 May 2025) was a South African trade unionist, politician and anti-apartheid activist who served as president of the ANC Women’s League from 1991 to 1993. Quotes “We are not declaring war on men. We know that the society we live in has made men think a certain way. So, men are also victims. Together, men and women must change their attitudes to each other.” President Cyril Ramaphosa eulogy (early 1980s interview) “My message to women is that we should stand up for our rights. The time for women to be found in the kitchen is long past. Let us, together with our menfolk, correct the wrongs and ills of our society. This is the challenge facing us today. Join your organisation in your thousands, for without you there is no revolution.” President Cyril Ramaphosa eulogy (early 1980s interview) “Every generation has got a responsibility to know what its mission is. Mine was to liberate the country; what is yours?” Our Constitution – We the People External links Category:Women from South Africa Category:Anti-apartheid activists Category:African National Congress politicians Category:Trade unionists Category:1925 births Category:2025 deaths