 The activism of women like Matomela, in rural areas, was often neglected however, women in the Herschel and Qumbu district of the Eastern Cape played a very important role in activism.Due to the growing number of male migration away from rural Eastern Cape, many women were left without enough resources to sustain themselves and their children.The women sold their surplus produce such as sorghum, maize and wheat to traders to try and purchase their basic needs.