DWCPD responds to inputs made by the public during parliamentary hearings on the WEGE Bill
The Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities (DWCPD) led by Minister Lulu Xingwana will on Wednesday respond to concerns and inputs made by organisations during parliamentary public hearing sessions on the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill (WEGE Bill).
Over 30 organisations representing various interests made presentations on the Bill before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Women Children and People with Disabilities on 29 and 30 January.
On Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 6 February DWCPD will, after careful consideration of all the public inputs, give its response.
Once enacted, the Bill will become a powerful instrument to advance the objectives of women empowerment and gender equality. It will enforce compliance both within and outside the public service.
The Portfolio Committee seating will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Time: 09h00
Venue: Committee Room 3, Upper Ground Floor, 90 Plein Street, Cape Town
Confirm your attendance with Motalatale Modiba on or before Tuesday, 04 February at 15h00 as per the contact details below.
The attached Bill is also accessible on www.dwcpd.gov.za
For more information please contact the following:
Ministry:
Mr Motalatale Modiba: Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 072 515 3022
Tel: 012 359 0023,
E-mail: motalatale.modiba@dwcpd.gov.za
Department (Corporate):
Ms Kenosi Machepa: Chief Director Communication
Tel: 012 369 0196
Cell: 072 571 2221
E-mail: kenosi.machepa@dwcpd.gov.za
