
Gertrude Shope
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Gertrude Shope was a prominent figure in South African politics and a struggle stalwart, known for being a member of parliament and the first president of the ANC Women’s League after its relaunch in 1990, honored in a recent memorial lecture attended by Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.
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Gertrude Shope was celebrated posthumously for her contributions to the ANC, highlighting the search for a female leader.
Gwen Ramokgopa glosses over her presidential ambitions – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-08-27
Mapisa-Nqakula spoke at the memorial lecture of Gertrude Shope, a struggle stalwart and member of parliament.
‘You have not abandoned me,’ Maphisa-Nqakula tells uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-05-30














