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South Africa: Bill to Enforce Gender Parity
SAnews.gov.za, 29 August 2012
Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana says the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill will help enforce gender parity both in the private and… Read more »
South Africa Approves Gender Equality Draft Law
The draft law is aimed at enforcing compliance in both the government and private sector in matters of gender main-streaming and equality. The bill is ready for public comment.
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South Africa: Gender Equality Bill Out for Public Comments
SAnews.gov.za, 30 August 2012
The Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, which was approved by Cabinet last week, has been published in the Government Gazette and is ready for public comments. Read more »
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South Africa: Gender Equality Draft Law Approved
SA Info, 22 August 2012
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Draft Bill for publication in the Government Gazette for public comment. Read more »
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South Africa: Women Empowerment Draft Bill Approved
SAnews.gov.za, 22 August 2012
Cabinet on Wednesday announced that it has approved the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Draft Bill for publication in the Government Gazette for public comment. Read more »
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South Africa: Statement On the Cabinet Meeting of 21 August 2012
Govt of SA, 22 August 2012
Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Cape Town on 21 August 2012. Read more »
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South Africa: Govt Lays Groundwork for Gender Equality Bill
BuaNews, 11 May 2012
Government is in the process of finalising consultations on women empowerment and gender equality policy in preparation for the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill. Read more »
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South Africa: Men and Women Still Not Equal - Xingwana
SAnews.gov.za, 12 August 2012
While South Africa has recorded great strides in the quest for women empowerment and gender equality, there was still persistent inequality between women and men, says Minister for… Read more »
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South Africa: Cabinet Calls for Continued Support of Women
SAnews.gov.za, 10 August 2012
At its meeting on Wednesday, Cabinet called on all sectors of society and all South Africans to continue their tributes and programmes in support of women as part of Women's Month. Read more »
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South Africa: SA to Fast-Track Gender Equality Bill
SA Info, 10 August 2012
The Gender Equality Bill must be fast-tracked if South Africa is to further level the playing field for women, President Jacob Zuma said during the Women's Day celebrations at the… Read more »
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South Africa: More Should Be Done to Empower Women, Says President Zuma
Biz-Community, 10 August 2012
President Jacob Zuma says the Gender Equality Bill must be fast tracked if the country is to further level the playing field for women. Read more »
InFocus
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A new initiative in collaboration between the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation and the SA Faith and Family Institute has been launched to stem the tide of gender-based ... Read more »
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Although at first glance male circumcision may not be the most obvious entrée to get people talking about gender equality, activists in the Western Cape in South Africa are ... Read more »
