Eastern Cape honours Sarah Baartman’s legacy
The campaign seeks to remember the past while delivering the future
The Eastern Cape government has honored the legacy of Sarah Baartman through a wreath-laying ceremony at her grave in Hankey. The province has launched the Milestones of Freedom Campaign, which aims to commemorate Baartman's legacy while highlighting the contributions of young women entrepreneurs to a more inclusive economy. The campaign, launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa, seeks to remember the past while paving the way for the future.
MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Nonkqubela Pieters, expressed concern over the ongoing violence and objectification of women, stating that the treatment of Baartman two centuries ago still resonates in today's society. Pieters emphasized the need to end gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, calling on men, the government, religious leaders, and stakeholders to join the effort.
She praised the president for declaring GBV and femicide a disaster and welcomed their support in the campaign.
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