Men always took that role. Men would always get more salaries, even if you were qualified the same.
"After independence, the government helped to organize the country so people realize women are equal to men. They have shown this by having women ministers in government. Those things take a long time to change."
Since its independence, Zimbabwe encourages education for every child up to high school and provides opportunities for people to take literacy classes.
"We talk about literacy and health in Relief Society meetings, homemaking meetings, visiting teaching meetings. We do invite people from outside the Church who are specialized in subjects to come give us talks."
A nurse by profession, Sister Maphosa enjoys helping other sisters learn about health and sanitary living.
"I do have a testimony of the gospel, knowing exactly why I came here - to prepare to go back to Heavenly Father," she concluded. "I know our test is to overcome and to live the gospel. The gospel is very important in my life. I really like this Church because it explains exactly who we are, where we came from, and where we are going."