During Mr Mpontshane's input he indicated that South Africa has signed all the regional and continental treaties and all the required and appropriate legislation is in place, as well as sufficient budget has been allocation for health programme. Parliament has also established a multiparty womens caucus on MDGs, but has failed in terms of child mortality rates. In addition, South Africa has mobilized civil society organizations and has democratic bodies, such as the Women's Rights Commission that reports to Parliament.