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The Widows Window

The Widows Window

To give widows a visible platform to share their experiences, challenges, and needs, while holding institutions accountable for support and services.

The Widows Window is a space for these voices. A place where their struggles are recorded, respected, and turned into evidence for accountability.

I created this page because I know a widow who lost everything. After her husband passed, she fought to keep daily life alive, but in an instant it was all taken away. Too old to find work, too overlooked to be heard — her struggle is shared by many. It is time to speak. It is time to help them. MandateMeter — Your Voice. Your Legacy. Our Future.
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Do you believe widows in South Africa receive enough support from government and society?

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What is the biggest challenge widows face today?

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Should there be a dedicated national programme to support widows?

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The Widows Window is not just a poll. It is a record of pain, resilience, and injustice. Every vote is evidence. Every page is a demand for change.

Tell us your story.
This space is for widows to share their struggles, resilience, and hopes. Whether you lost everything, fought to keep daily life alive, or faced discrimination and debt — your voice matters here.
Every comment is evidence. Every story is part of the record. Together, we make sure widows are heard.

1 Comment

  • Drienir
    Posted November 27, 2025 at 6:36 am

    Widows need help urgently

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