In conclusion, we further recommend as follows: Parliament should always ensure provision for adequate, appropriate and timeous support for ad hoc committees; the required support to include timeous allocation of interpreters for members who require that support; limiting the security screening and verification of qualifications to shortlisted candidates only; the advertisement should make potential candidates aware of all the cost implication related to the application process; the Portfolio Committee on Women in the Presidency should intensify its oversight function over gender equality matters on both the government and the private sector; and in strengthening the independence of Commission for Gender Equality, the National Assembly should revise its funding as a Chapter 9 institution.