WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Writer: More Matshediso
Tamara Mathebula champions gender equality
A
chieving gender
rights of widows, widow-
Fighting GBVF
Gender-Based Violence
equality and
ers and domestic workers,
Mathebula says the CGE
and Femicide (GBVF).
helping create a
among other groups,” she
also plays a role in the
“We have done numer-
explains.
country’s fight against
ous campaigns, commu-
society free from all forms of discrimination is Tamara
This includes educat-
Mathebula’s long-term vi-
ing the public about the
sion as the Chairperson of
Constitution and the
the Commission for Gender
Promotion of Equality
Equality (CGE).
and Prevention of Unfair
The CGE has a mandate
Discrimination Act of
to advance gender equal-
2000. The Act intends
ity in South Africa. One of
to prevent and prohibit
its functions is the promo-
unfair discrimination and
tion of anti-discriminatory
harassment, to promote
legislation, policies and
equality, and prevent and
laws.
prohibit hate speech.
People need to know that they have rights, and know when these rights are being violated, says Mathebula. “We raise awareness
Tamara Mat hebula is a passionate advocate for gender equality.
about the importance of gender transformation, and address sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace. We also teach the public about the
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Public Sector Manager • December 2021 / January 2022
