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Shireen Hassim weaves the colourful threads of Fatima Meer’s life together

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On a month-on-month basis, November inflation increased by 0.2%. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The other side of the cell

But what of the women who were employed to guard the detained activists during this time of struggle?

‘I grew up believing in heroes

When you think of heroes, rather listen to your heart

‘This book is about how I was made by the liberation struggle and how I was broken by it’

Painting through struggle: Fatima Meer’s work represents the harsh realities of prison and how she

Stolen moments of prison life

The art anti-apartheid activist Fatima Meer produced in jail not only documented prison life but became a form of resistance in itself

Defiant: Fatima Meer’s book recalls her life of struggle against apartheid

Surviving the violence of a police state

In the 1970s and 1980s, activists were subjected to arson attacks and assassination attempts. Fatima Meer describes her experience

Energetic, fearless activist

Fatima Meer: Born August 12 1928; died March 12 2010.

Winnie: Fatima Meer a ‘friend

Winnie: Fatima Meer a ‘friend, mother, comrade’

Late activist Fatima Meer’s house should be declared a national heritage site, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said on Saturday.

ANC bids farewell to selfless Mama Fatima

Fatima Meer was a selfless leader who fought fearlessly and sacrificed her well-being in the struggle for liberation, the ANC said on Friday.

Fatima Meer’s amazing journey

ANC stalwart Fatima Meer died in hospital on Friday at 81. Meer built a reputation as a prolific academic and a powerful advocate of gender equality.

‘Shining light’ Fatima Meer dead at 81

ANC stalwart Fatima Meer died in hospital on Friday at 81. Meer built a reputation as a prolific academic and an powerful advocate of gender equality.