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In 2018 South Africa will mark the centenary of the life Albertina Sisulu, a fearless champion of democracy and human rights. The centenary celebrations will run for the entire year and will be marked by a series of commemorative events.

The theme for the centenary is: Albertina Sisulu “A woman of fortitude” in recognition of her courage, discipline, integrity and love for her country.

Ma Sisulu was truly a woman of fortitude. Her strength, resilience and the will to carry on shone like a beacon in the darkest days of apartheid.

Albertina Sisulu dedicated her life to her country and its people. She will forever be remembered as a fearless leader in the struggle and a mother to the nation. She worked tirelessly towards creating a better and more equitable South Africa.

Throughout her life she worked to ensure that all people in South Africa should enjoy the benefits of freedom and democracy.

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Speeches, statements and advisories:

• Government Communications hosts 100 Men March for Mandela and Sisulu, 12 Jul, 6 Jul
• Inter-Ministerial Committee on Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu Centenary celebrations, 6 Jul
• Inter-Ministerial Committee briefs media on Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu Centenary celebrations, 6 Jul, 5 Jul

Credit : https://www.gov.za/masisulu100