National assembly speaker baleka mbete biography

The Role and Impact of Baleka Mbete-Kgositsile and Women in South Africa Politics

Abstract

Baleka Mbete-Kgositsile has played a major and vital role in the history of South African politics and the impact that women have had in politics, in addition to the fight against the apartheid movement and the rights for all people in South Africa.

During her childhood, Mbete became highly aware of the issues that were taking place throughout her city and the entire country of South Africa. As the years progressed, her passion and dedication in paid off, especially after her introduction to the African National Congress, (ANC).

After actively participating in the ANC for several years, Mbete decided to leave South Africa and finish her work with ANC and other organisations. Years later after her return from exile, Mbete joined the African National Congress Women’s League, ran for the 1994 South African Constituent Assembly, an