In view of the fact that the Minister for Women in the Presidency is responsible for the administration of the Commission on Gender Equality Act, 1993,( Act 39 of 1996) it is recommended that Honourable Member approach the Minister for Women in the Presidency for the said information.
The Commission for Gender Equality could further be approached directly for the submission of this information. Section 181(5) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, provides that the institutions strengthening constitutional democracy in the Republic, including the Commission for Gender Equality, are accountable to the National Assembly, and must report on their activities and the performance of their functions to the Assembly at least once a year.