Baleka Mbete
South African politician and poet
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Barbara Mosima Joyce Masekela
South African poet, educator, and activist who was the first new South African Ambassador to France and UNESCO in 1995.
Basetsana Kumalo
Basetsana Makgalemele, former Miss Soweto and Miss Black South Africa, was crowned Miss SA in 1994.
Bertha Gxowa
South African anti-apartheid, labor rights and women’s rights activist
Bertha Mkhize
South African teacher, trade unionist, anti-apartheid and women’s rights activist, who gained legal emancipation as a feme sole operating a business in her own right.
Sibongile Susan Mkhabela
South African political and public health activist
Zainunnisa Gool
One of South Africa’s most popular and renowned female political leaders
Winnie Motlalepule Kgware
South African political activist
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
South African political activist and wife of Nelson Mandela
Nichelle Nichols
Actress, singer and dancer Nichelle Nichols is best known for her work as Lt. Uhura in the original Star Trek series, six subsequent films and Star Trek: The Animated Series.