President Ramaphosa appoints new Chairperson and Commissioners for the Commission for Gender Equality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 3(9) of the Commission for Gender Equality Act, 1996 (Act No. 39 of 1996) as amended, appointed a new Chairperson and Commissioners for the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE).
The CGE is established in terms of Section 187 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa to promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality in South Africa.
The President has appointed the Commission’s Chairperson and Commissioners as follows:
- Adv Olave Nthabiseng Sepanya – Mogale as the Commission’s Chairperson on a full-time basis with effect from 01 March 2023 to 28 February 2028.
- Adv Thando Gumede as a full-time member of the Commission with effect from 01 March to 31 December 2027.
- Mr Bongani Glenton Ngomane as a part-time member of the Commission with effect from 01 March 2023 to 28 February 2028.
- Ms Leelambal (Prabashni) Subrayan Naidoo as a part-time member of the Commission with effect from 01 March 2023 to 28 February 2028.
- Ms Leonashia Leigh- Anne van der Merwe as a part-time member of the Commission with effect from 01 March 2023 to 28 February 2028.
The President wishes the newly appointed members of the Commission well in their work and roles.
Media enquires: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – 082 835 6315
