Approximately three decades ago, women were not permitted to vote or to work, and three decades later, our gender disparities continue to persist in a country that advocates equality, fair play, and equal opportunity without prejudice and racism.
Although female representation in parliament has increased tremendously since 1994, there are still significant challenges that women within the formal economy experience. For instance, female representation has been evident in Parliament, and in 2019, approximately half of our political cabinet comprised women. However, between 2019 and 2024, the number of women in influential political positions decreased.
Unfortunately, decision-making positions such as mayors and municipal councillors in South Africa still remain male-dominated. The 2021 municipal elections in South Africa indicated that women occupy only 37% of positions, whereas in 2016, the statistics indicated…
