Strong! Fierce! African! International Women's Day

Johannesburg - It's easy to forget all of the fierce and inspirational women that surround us every day. Whether we see them on social media, on our TV screens, or bump into them at the mall, we've got a lot to be thankful for.

Today is International Women's Day and as we celebrate those who inspire us, they're also giving thanks and passing on their words of power.

Halala African woman!

Unathi shows love to all those fierce ladies

International Women's Day......Thank you Mama Madikizela for reminding ME to KNOW MY WORTH and when they over step their boundaries to SHUT IT DOWN IMMEDIATELY ha ha ha I LOVE YOU!

A photo posted by Unstagram (@unathi.co) on Mar 7, 2016 at 9:23pm PST

International Women's Day my Queens @melzinbala @zeldalagrangesa Your elegance and grace guides me! I love you!

A photo posted by Unstagram (@unathi.co) on Mar 7, 2016 at 9:24pm PST

Tshomam @zintathu Happy International Women's Day! Thank you for being my inspiration and a source of strength!

A photo posted by Unstagram (@unathi.co) on Mar 7, 2016 at 10:12pm PST

Bassie has this message

A photo posted by Basetsana Kumalo (@basetsanakumalo) on Mar 8, 2016 at 12:06am PST

Amanda plans to inspire at a talk

So excited to be hosting The International Women's Day celebrations in partnership with The Department of Human Settlements(DHS), the Department of International Relations and Cooperatives(DIRCO) and the Department in Presidency. Such an honor to be able to give back to those in need and encourage woman empowerment??? live a life of purpose! Facebeat by @dupontkima

A photo posted by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont) on Mar 7, 2016 at 10:19pm PST

Carol's message from Switzerland

"Perfection is not attainable but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence"- Vince Lombardi ??

A photo posted by Carol Tshabalala (@simplycarol8) on Mar 8, 2016 at 12:39am PST