Natal Organisation of Women
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The Natal Organisation of Women (NOW) was a regional women's organization in South Africa in the Natal area. NOW was founded in 1983 and affiliated with the United Democratic Front (UDF).[1] NOW included women from all ages, class and races.[2] NOW's values were in opposition of those expressed by the Inkatha's women's groups.[3]
Since 1980, women felt that there was a need for "an ongoing programme that would unite women and deal with women's issues."[4] A group of women founded NOW in December 1983.[4] One of the founding members was Victoria Mxenge.[5] NOW launched the group on August 9, 1984.[6] The issues they focused on included the cost of living, housing and problems surrounding maternity and childcare in South Africa.[7] The first branches of NOW were located in Durban.[7] The first president of NOW was Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.[8] When Mxenge was killed, NOW organized a demonstration in Durban.[9]
NOW disbanded in 1990 and members joined with the African National Congress (ANC).[1]
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