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South Africa: Parliament Invites Public to Nominate Commission for Gender Equality

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South Africa: Parliament Invites Public to Nominate Commission for Gender Equality

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Members of the public are invited to nominate suitable candidates for the Commission for Gender Equality (GCE), according to the Ad Hoc Committee established to fill vacancies in the Commission. Applications will also be accepted.

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Members of the public are invited to nominate suitable candidates for the Commission for Gender Equality (GCE), according to the Ad Hoc Committee established to fill vacancies in the Commission. Applications will also be accepted.

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Do not boycott the elections: Motshekga, South Africa

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Do not boycott the elections: Motshekga, South Africa

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ANC Women's League President, Angie Motshekga, has called on young people not to heed calls to boycott upcoming elections. She was speaking at a Freedom Day rally organised by the Young Communist League (YCL) and other alliance partners in Mfuleni on the Cape Flats.

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ANC Women's League President, Angie Motshekga, has called on young people not to heed calls to boycott upcoming elections. She was speaking at a Freedom Day rally organised by the Young Communist League (YCL) and other alliance partners in Mfuleni on the Cape Flats.

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Mamphela Ramphele may not be the electoral elixir needed to beat the ANC

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Mamphela Ramphele may not be the electoral elixir needed to beat the ANC

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It is a South African political match made in heaven: a revered black academic, international activist and former freedom fighter – Dr Mamphela Ramphele - joins the rising, but still largely white, main opposition party in South Africa to lead it in polls this year.

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It is a South African political match made in heaven: a revered black academic, international activist and former freedom fighter – Dr Mamphela Ramphele - joins the rising, but still largely white, main opposition party in South Africa to lead it in polls this year.

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Political parties called on government to do more to protect women and children in South Africa

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Political parties called on government to do more to protect women and children in South Africa

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“The hosting of festivals and gatherings is important, but more important is the assurance of the safety of not only women, but young girls as well,” Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder said in a speech prepared for delivery.

“In this regard, the government of South Africa is failing women from all communities". Mulder was speaking at a Women's Day event in Henneman in the Free State.

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“The hosting of festivals and gatherings is important, but more important is the assurance of the safety of not only women, but young girls as well,” Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Mulder said in a speech prepared for delivery.

“In this regard, the government of South Africa is failing women from all communities". Mulder was speaking at a Women's Day event in Henneman in the Free State.

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New bill to emancipate South African women

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New bill to emancipate South African women

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The adoption of a new bill, now before Cabinet, would help to fully emancipate South African women, said the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana.

"Within the 100 years, a lot has been achieved to attain the total emancipation of South African women of all races," she said in a speech prepared for delivery at the launch of Women's Month in Freedom Park, Tshwane.

Xingwana paid tribute to women who fought for liberation, including Charlotte Maxeke, Albertina Sisulu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

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The adoption of a new bill, now before Cabinet, would help to fully emancipate South African women, said the Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana.

"Within the 100 years, a lot has been achieved to attain the total emancipation of South African women of all races," she said in a speech prepared for delivery at the launch of Women's Month in Freedom Park, Tshwane.

Xingwana paid tribute to women who fought for liberation, including Charlotte Maxeke, Albertina Sisulu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: we have to become smarter on women's issues, UN Women

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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: we have to become smarter on women's issues, UN Women

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If women are not at the centre of the fight against poverty, we won't achieve what we want to, warns new head of UN Women.

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If women are not at the centre of the fight against poverty, we won't achieve what we want to, warns new head of UN Women.

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South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

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May 30, 2013

South Africa Local Government Gender Policy Framework

Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

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Local Government has a significant role to play in the achievement of government's goal of "a better life for all." If Local Government were to effectively facilitate the social and economic development of communities and households, the quality of l

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