ANC 3rd Motion

Hon.members, South African women have achieved emancipation in the many
rights they enjoy.
However, empowerment is everyone’s job. Government is a key enabler to
empower vulnerable groups. The only way is through budget appropriation
therefore the Minority Front supports this motion.
It is hoped that with a women Premier and majority women cabinet, the Beijing
platform 1995 resolutions will be pushed.
The 2030 SDG 5 of gender equality can only be achieved if we have gender
equity first, this means that the KZN Legislature must establish a Women’s
Budget Committee, fund adequate training and use to foster partnerships.
Shelved plans that would have empowered women e.g.: The Women and Child
Hospital programme, pink public transport and other women– only
programmes needs revival.
A complete assessment must be done by Treasury, Office of the Premier and
Social Development on the women’s organisations funded. Only an evaluation will direct funds to organisations that are making a difference to reduce gender inequality.
Funding must follow the phases of a women’s life–cycle from programmes for
the girl–child, youth and student life, marriage and work–life then senior,
retirement life. Preventative budgeting gives better performance outcomes.
Finally, the OTP must hold an annual “Young Women’s Achiever Awards” to
recognise and promote the potential of women at their prime.
Budget reprioritisation will motivate women to develop more than a fixed or
growth mindset to a motivational mindset. Hon.members, women must
support women.
Thank you.