CGE ANNUAL REPORT

2022/23 ANNUAL REPORT

As the commission, our task is not to take up the responsibility neglected by the public and private entities of protecting all genders and ensuring equality. Our task is to ensure through monitoring, research, education, and litigation that those entrusted with the constitutional obligation as set out on section 7, 8, 9,10, 11 and 33 amongst other rights, collectively deliver on their responsibilities, and build a society that is free of oppression and gender inequality. We take our role seriously and pledge to ensure that South Africa provides equal opportunities for all its people regardless of their gender and sexual orientation. We pledge to ensure that institutions that are meant to protect the people of this country, provide services to enhance their quality of life, and ensure a strong and responsive criminal justice system, deliver on their responsibilities. The Commission will work with vigour and determination for a society where girls, women and the LGBTQIA community will be safe from patriarchy, violence and covert discrimination. The gains that have been made in several sectors of our society must be monitored and strengthened at all times. In the same vein, the CGE commits to continue exposing the gaps, monitor and advice on the challenges and litigate to protect the vulnerable and those whose rights are violated.

“It always seems impossible, until it is done.” – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, President of the Republic of South Africa 1994 -1999.

Advocate Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale Chairperson

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