Helen Suzman - A lone voice

Moments in South African History

Helen Suzman was the only parliamentary representative of the old South African Progressive Party for 13 years. She was also the only woman in the 165-seat Parliament for six years. These numbers show the odds and courage that she faced in her life-long battle against the all-powerful apartheid machine.

Credits: Steven Lang, Angie Kapelianis and the SABC Media Library.

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