Banyana are in camp as they continue their Rio Olympics preparations, yet took time out to visit fans at a Sasol plant in Sasolburg on Wednesday.
And with today being a public holiday marking the 40th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 uprisings, former Banyana captain Dlamini shared her thoughts about the historic day, saying it means a lot to her as a person and an athlete.
“June 16 means a great deal to me,” she said. “It serves as motivation to have a voice and to stand for what we believe in. At times it comes at a cost but being part of a generation that inspires is more valuable than the challenges one faces.
“In all different walks of life we need to strive to bring change and be the difference.
“As an athlete I understand that I've also become a pioneer of youth change and influence, and, therefore, we celebrate and commemorate June 16 in the best way we know how, and that is by playing sport, being the voice of woman empowerment and equality and also travelling the world to share in the voice of liberation.”
Banyana will on Friday embark on another visit to the Secunda Sasol plant where they will also hold coaching clinics for children around the area.
Their training session will also be held in Secunda in the afternoon, as they prepare for their next assignment against World Champions USA, who they face on Saturday, 9 July 2016 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.