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Judge Mandisa Maya, South Africa’s Chief Justice-elect. Photo by Gallo Images / The Times / Simphiwe Nkwali
Friday, February 11, 2022
South Africa could soon have its first woman Chief Justice: here’s who she is
The Conversation
Mandisa Maya, Judge President of South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal, was recently recommended by the country’s Judicial Services Commission to become the next Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. The position became vacant after the 12-...
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Cathy Mohlahlana - Moderator (Copyright: Mail & Guardian)
Friday, November 12, 2021
Report / White Paper
SA needs more youth and women political participation
Mail & Guardian
By Lucas Ledwaba Statistics suggest women and youth dominate the country’s population, but with the local government election just weeks away the question of their participation in decision making remains a contested issue. The Independent Electoral...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
South Africa not psychologically ready for a female president
All Africa
Former National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete believes South Africa is not psychologically ready for a female president. Mbete was talking to SAfm's Masechaba Ndlovu on Monday evening as the radio station celebrates powerful women during Women's...
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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
South Africa's president names Cabinet that is 50% women
Spectrum Local News
South Africa's president on Wednesday named a trimmed-down Cabinet that is 50% women, making the country's one of few in the world to be "gender-balanced." President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement followed similar moves by Ethiopia and Rwanda last...
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Friday, May 03, 2019
Report / White Paper
South Africa: Gender and elections pre-audit
Gender Links
May 3: A preliminary gender audit of the South African elections due to be held on 8 May shows that while there will be a slight increase in women’s representation, women are still missing from the top echelons of political parties and from the...
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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SIMA RAMA's Impact Talk on women's leadership during 2012 Marikana massacre in South Africa
SIMA RAMA
In a deeply personal journey, Strike a rock follows Primrose Sonti and Thumeka Magwangqana, two grandmothers and best-friends living in Nkaneng, Marikana, an informal-settlement in rural South-Africa that sprung up around a mine operated by Lonmin...
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Friday, August 24, 2018
South Africa: Organisations have their say on women's rights, gender parity in parly
Ewn
A number of organisations representing the interests of women have gathered in Parliament on Monday for a Women’s Charter Review Conference. The conference serves as a launch pad to engage women across all sectors of society on issues like gender-...
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
South Africa: Parliament Invites Public to Nominate Commission for Gender Equality
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. The public call...
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Report / White Paper
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...
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Monday, September 03, 2012
South Africa: Dlamini-Zuma bemoans lack of gender transformation
he struggle for women's empowerment, is not a new battle.  This is what Home Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma told dignitaries last night's Women's Parliament gala dinner. She said women in Parliament play a special role in making sure...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
South Africa: CDM Hosts Its First Women's Parliament
The Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) at the weekend hosted Limpopo's first provincial Women's Parliament. The purpose of the parliament was to encourage women from all sectors in the district to participate in decision-making and further...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Southern Africa: SADC Summit Postpones Signing of Gender Protocol
SADC leaders have deferred the signing of the Protocol on Gender and Development because some member states need more time to conclude internal consultations following late changes to the document. To read the full article, please visit the All...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
South Africa: North West Women to Further ICT Skills
The North West provincial government is providing a forum for women to improve their skills in Information Communications Technologies (ICT), and discuss a wide range of issues in the sector. The North West Women in ICT Indaba will take place at the...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
South Africa: U.S. Unite Against Gender-Based Violence
Law enforcement against gender-based violence is to be strengthened, following the signing of a cooperation agreement between South Africa and the United States of America. US Ambassador to South Africa, Eric Bost and Safety and Security Minister...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
South Africa: NW Women Talk Empowerment With Vietnamese
The Joint Committee on Improvement of Quality of Life and Status of Women will discuss women advancement and the empowerment of women in politics and gender equality with their Vietnamese counterparts. To read the full article, please visit the All...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
South Africa: International - UN Wants More Women in Peacekeeping
The United Nations Security Council has urged countries to enhance female participation in decision-making and to take specific steps to protect women and girls from gender-based violence during conflicts. To read the full article, please...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
South Africa: Gender Activists to March Against Zuma
Gender activists are planning to march against the ANC Women's League's nomination for Jacob Zuma as the next party president. To read the full article, please visit IOL's Website.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
South Africa: Foreign Minister Available for ANC Leadership
South African Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said she would not refuse a nomination to head the ruling African National Congress, which is due to choose a new leader next month. The ANC's dominance of South African politics means...
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