Mary Moodley

Mary Moodley also known as Aunty Mary (1913 – October 23, 1979), was a South African trade unionist and anti-apartheid activist. She was a member of the African National Congress, a founding member of the South African Coloured People's Congress, and a grassroots organiser for the Federation of South African Women. She was also involved in the South African Congress of Trade Unions and the Food and Canning Workers Union. Quotes I was born in the Free State and then went to work in the garment industry in Johannesburg. New Age, 27 July 1961 When the Government started trying to force passes on to the African women, I knew that I must take part in the women's struggle, because today it is the African women and tomorrow it is the Coloured women. New Age, 27 July 1961 We feel that we must do our share as mothers for our children's sake and we will not stop struggling until fundamental human rights have been won for every child, black, brown and white. New Age, 27 July 1961 Yes, my darling, ever since the Congress of the People in 1955 I have been active in politics. New Age, 27 July 1961 External links Category:1913 births Category:1979 deaths Category:Women activists from South Africa Category:Trade unionists Category:Anti-apartheid activists Category:Women born in the 1910s Category:African National Congress politicians Category:Women politicians in South Africa