NOW was founded in 1983 and affiliated with the United Democratic Front (UDF).
[1] NOW included women from all ages, class and races.
[2] NOW's values were in opposition of those expressed by the Inkatha's women's groups.
[6] The issues they focused on included the cost of living, housing and problems surrounding maternity and childcare in South Africa.
[9] NOW disbanded in 1990 and members joined with the African National Congress (ANC).