Meghan Markle has continued to use her royal tour to shine a light on the work of South African women leaders and anti-apartheid activists.
In her most recent Instagram post she is pictured meeting with anti-apartheid activists, female parliamentarians, professors, educators and policy makers to discuss the rights of women in South Africa.
"In the lead up to this tour it weighed heavily on my heart to see the countless violations against women, and I wanted to spend my time on the ground learning about the situation at hand," Markle wrote on her official Instagram account.
"In sitting down with these forward thinkers, it was abundantly clear - it is not enough to simply hope for a better future; the only way forward is “hope in action.” I’m eager to spend the next few days in South Africa continuing to learn, listen and absorb the resilience and optimism I’ve felt here.“
One of the women Markle singles out for mention is Sophia Williams-De Bruyn.
Markle said De-Bruyn was just 18 years old when in 1956 she led 20,000 women to march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria in protest of apartheid pass laws.
"She is the last living leader of the march, and today, a symbol of those who fight for fundamental human rights - For her it is simple - she fights for what is right."
Markle who is touring Africa with Prince Harry and baby Archie, previously caught-up with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Days earlier she posted a picture of herself tying a ribbon at the site where 19-year-old Cape Town student Uyinene Mrwetyana was raped and murdered last month, sparking rage and protests across the country by women campaigning to end gender-based violence.
Amnesty has labelled South Africa's rape rates "nothing short of a national emergency", with 39,633 rapes and 6,253 sexual assaults reported in the country in 2017.
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Markle's reception is in stark contrast to the formality of usual Royal tours. She has been embraced young local women, joining in dance and hugging young fans.
