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But it does not appear to be based on true and objective facts. Having regard to the fact that extensive research work has been done about her and archival material put together about her, there cannot be any justification whatsoever to continue peddling a distorted record of her. Some of the prevalent ongoing distortions include the suggestion that she was a member of the SANC and by extension a member of the ANC.

She is also projected as having been no more than a gender activist and an educated black woman. But as the research into her life and work shows, she was far more than this. In fact, it there was ever an opportunity for the ANC its predecessor to have had a female President, she would have been the best the ANC would ever have.

But the objective facts tell a completely different story. It tells of the story of a prolific black leader of the people who worked with all organisations of different persuasions.

It tells of a prolific activist, a Pan Africanist of note, a powerful and influential figure revered across the board even by her own oppressors.

It tells of a servant leader, a social worker and activist and a brave woman in the face of adversity. There cannot be doubt that she may have been desirous to be a member of the SANC and associated herself with their views. As research shows, the BWL was a wholly independent organisation.

It was the decision of SANC that women form their own independent organisation which they did. As the research into her life shows, she was an overall pioneer, an incisive leader. Very little is often said of her role as a Christian mother and her correct interpretation of what Christians should be and do. As the history of this country is written to be taught in schools to our children and future generations, the distortions of the past must not form part of the narrative.

Let the truth be told as it is in the true character of this matriarch. This is an edited version of an article that first appeared in The Journalist, www. Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? Subscribe Sign in. Mannya: Advocate gives me a scary look. By Siya Boya - 11 June Mannya was wired and police listened and viewed the alleged exchange of money. Mannya then accused Jorgensen of intimidating him. The trial resumes today.

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