"At a time when scant attention was given to the many ways in which women were oppressed and exploited, Frene fought for the struggles of women to be recognised.

In a political environment in which the dominance of men didn’t even invite comment, Frene Ginwala was one of the few voices that was consistent and insistent that women should occupy their rightful place in the struggle.

In this, she can be counted as part of a proud lineage of courageous women that have fought for the freedom of all in this country, men and women, black and white." President Cyril Ramaphosa