A South African woman has made history. She has climbed Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, becoming the first black woman from Africa to accomplish one of the world's greatest challenges.
After four unsuccessful attempts Johannesburg business executive and philanthropist Saray Khumalo never gave up but persevered and achieved her ultimate goal – reaching the tallest peak in the world on Friday morning. She proudly planted the South African on top of the world.
In doing so, she has demonstrated that women are just as capable as men, nullifying the myth that women are the weaker sex.
Of even greater significance is that the conquest of Mount Everest by Khumalo is a morale booster for black South African women.
The government is pursuing a policy of gender parity in all government departments. For instance, it wants all speakers in the provincial legislatures controlled by the ANC to be women.
I wish all women could aspire to be like Khumalo. They can also be on top of the world.
