Liz Abrahams

Liz Abrahams also known as Nanna Liz Abrahams, was a South African political activist and trade unionist. She was a prominent anti-apartheid activist and served as General Secretary of the Food and Canning Workers Union. She later served as a Member of Parliament from 1995 to 2000. Quotes “It is the workers that must give the lead, it is the workers that must decide. It is not for the leaders to decide for the workers, for it is the workers that feel the pain.” South African History Online “Freedom is not around the corner. For me, the struggle has just begun.” South African History Online “I wish I could do it all over again and this time work harder.” South African History Online “People really need education, especially on the farms where people can't read or write.” South African History Online “What I've learnt is don't ever lie to the workers, it will backfire. If you don't know the answer to any question say so, never make empty promises.” South African History Online External links Category:1925 births Category:2008 deaths Category:Activists from South Africa Category:Politicians from South Africa Category:Trade unionists Category:Anti-apartheid activists Category:Women activists