Women rise against oppression | Protests, arrests, and beer hall boycotts

Rural women took matters into their own hands when repressive laws went unchallenged, setting fire to cane fields in protest. Over 1,000 were arrested, and some tragically died in the process. The beer halls drained their communities, as men spent their wages away from homebrew, which was traditionally made by women and served as a vital income source. The women fought back with a bold boycott, forcing the men out and challenging the system. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.