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born 1974 South Africa
Basetsana Julia "Bassie" Kumalo (née Makgalemele; born 29 March 1974) is a South African television personality, beauty pageant titleholder, businesswoman, and philanthropist.
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I think patriarchy is an issue all over the world, not just in Africa. Men have been running the world for so long that modern women have no choice but to take back their power.
She’s strong and stands tall but also gentle, loving and compassionate.
The modern woman is whoever and whatever she wants to be, because she is fiercely independent but also open with her vulnerabilities.
To the Tribe [family] that came to see him off, they say it takes a village to raise a child. Thank you very much. AmaNtungwa [clan name] ayabonga [say thank you].
Just go forth and aim for the skies. I may not carry you in my arms anymore, but I will always carry you in my heart.
Regarding representation, I think we have to use our power as consumers. Do your research and support the brands which are serious about representing you and people who look like you.
I think it starts with telling them they don’t have to change the way they look to be acceptable or beautiful. Young girls don’t have to have straight hair in order to look “professional”.
There is no shame in being direct, being firm and fighting for what you believe, and it actually doesn’t matter if other people feel uncomfortable with your talents and your prowess.
You have given me so many reasons to be proud of the man you have become, but the proudest moment for me is telling others [that] you are my son. Love always, Mom.
To my son – don’t let anyone take you for granted. Always hold your head up high. Never stop believing in yourself.
We still respect the customs instilled by our parents. We still respect tradition, but we have to know when to say no, and push back
I was a very shy child, but whenever I had to participate in a pageant, I was forced outside of my comfort zone, which I feel is one of the biggest life lessons I learned from my mother. We only grow when we are outside of what is familiar and easy.
This doesn’t mean that women have to be disrespectful to their male counterparts, in fact, I have found that most men want to be helpful and they themselves are trying to manoeuvre and find their place in a changing world.
Until this power dynamic is changed, women will continue to fall victim to violence. Our job as leaders is to push back against the oppression of women in all spheres, and to speak loudly about abuse. GBV will not go away if it continues to be cloaked in secrecy and shame.
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