Before we move to the following question, I am informed by the Chief Whip that I should recognise our elderly people who are sitting in the gallery who have been invited to visit Parliament today. They are from Mitchells Plain, KwaLanga, New Crossroads and Gugulethu, omama bethu nobaba bethu abaphezulu kugalari. [... our mothers and fathers who are seated in the gallery.] [Applause.]
Discussions regarding the role of traditional leaders in combating abuse of women and children
20. Mr V V Z Windvol (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
Whether, during the meetings of the Presidency with traditional leaders and visits to several kraals in the country as part of the broader public outreach programme to engender better relationships between the government and traditional authorities, the role of traditional leaders in combating abuse against women and children was discussed; if so, (a) what was the outcome of the discussion and (b) what other areas were envisaged as a crucial role for traditional leaders? CO2885E