Thursday, November 14, 2013

DA- Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill is unconstitutional

Mluleki Mrwebi
14 November 2013

The Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill which was tabled in Parliament today has been criticised that it would hurt the poor.

The Democratic Alliance said if this bill is passed it will require public, private sectors and civil bodies to fill a minimum of 50% of all senior and top management positions with women.

DA Shadow Minister of Women and Children Helena Lamoela said this bill is unconstitutional.

Lamoela said the DA therefore cannot support this Bill in its current form. When deliberations on the Bill commence in the Portfolio Committee on Women, Children and People with Disabilities, the DA will  push for all problematic provisions to be removed.
 

 

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