Frene Ginwala

Frene Ginwala was a South African politician and diplomat. She was the first female speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa and served as the country's ambassador to the United Nations. Ginwala was a key figure in the fight against apartheid and was a prominent advocate for women's rights. She was also a strong supporter of democracy and human rights. Ginwala passed away in 2010, but her legacy continues to inspire people around the world. She was born in 1923 in Cape Town, South Africa, and grew up in a family of modest means. Ginwala's early life was marked by hardship and struggle, but she went on to become one of the most respected and influential women in South African politics.