Ukuzila perpetuates historical oppression of women in South Africa, hindering their progress, argues Sibusibo Ngubane.
African cultural activists have strongly disagreed with a researcher’s argument that the ritual of ukuzila – the mourning of a husband’s death – violates women’s rights and is at odds with the gender equality enshrined in the Constitution.
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