Furthermore, the Bill does not prohibit harmful traditional practices, such as ukungenwa, the act of a male relative of the deceased husband, usually one of the brothers, taking over the wife of the deceased, ukuthwala, etc. South Africa has made commitments - through the Constitution, various pieces of legislation and international conventions - to respect, promote, protect and advance the rights of women. We have a duty and an obligation to honour these commitments. I call upon all South Africans to defend government's progressive position on the rights of women, children and people with disabilities.