CGE ANNUAL REPORT

2022/23 ANNUAL REPORT

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Programme Performance Information

1.1 Strategic Outcome 1: An enabling legislative environment for gender equality. 1.1.1 Gender transformation in the Public and private sector The Legal Department conducted Transformation Hearings which took place on 29 and 30 November 2022. The sectors demonstrated challenges of breaking the glass ceiling for women to assume managerial positions. Top managements levels are dominated by the males in both the public and private sector. The department compiled a comprehensive report at the end of quarter 4 and submitted it on 31 March 2023. The Legal Department conducted Transformation Hearings which took place on the 23 rd and 24 th November 2021. The following entities appeared the Commission: o South African National Parks. o Department of Forestry; Fisheries and Environment o SVA International and o Arcelor Mittal South Africa). Progressive reports were submitted by the companies. These reports highlighted the willingness by the entities to create enabling environment for women, development and amendment of the existing sexual harassment policies. This however has not resulted in practical results where all employees from different racial groups and persons with disabilities are adequately represented at the workplace and at all levels in the workplace. A final report was submitted on 31 March 2023. 1.1.2 Initiating of Bill The Legal Department held a meeting with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) on 26 January 2023. During the meeting the DWYPD presented the Promotion of Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality (PWEGE ) Bill. The Legal Department submitted its proposed Bill and inputs to the PWEGE for consideration by the DWYPD on 31 March 2023. The Legal department will be collaborating with DWYPD throughout 2023/2024 to finalise the PWEGE. Follow up Gender Transformation 2022/2023 Public and private sector

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