A first for woman

Goal 5 gender equality

This artwork shows historically important miles stones for women in South Africa. In 1887, the first women applied to UCT, and this is represented by a graduation cap. In 1930, women were given the right to vote, and this is represented by a suffragette ribbon. In 1933, the first woman was elected to parliament, and she represents the lower house of parliament, this is represented by the symbol for the House of Assembly. In 1987, the first woman becomes a judge in the constitutional court of South Africa, and this is represented by the robe that she wears.

1887- The first woman to study at UCT

1930- Women winning the right to vote

1933- First woman elected to parliament

1987-The first woman became a judge in the constitutional court of SA (Yvonne Mokgoro)