Born on May 6, 1921, Sophie Masite would grow up to become one of South Africa’s pioneering Black women politicians. She later became the first Black woman to be elected mayor in South Africa (1995, Soweto). Her commitment to fighting apartheid through civic activism helped strengthen local governance efforts. Masite’s life symbolized the intersection of gender and racial struggles, inspiring future generations of Black female leaders across the world.
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