She was arrested. Some popular stories about that incident include the statement that Rosa Parks refused to leave her seat because her feet were tired.

VOA: special.2009.03.08

I was very tired because I did not sleep well last night.

VOA: special.2009.05.03

Mhlongo says she is feeling well except she is tired because she has to walk a long distance to get to the clinic.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01