South African National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe MapisaNqakula is leading a delegation to the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) at the UN in New York. The event aims to change political views on the status of women worldwide and will see representatives from parliaments worldwide exchange experiences on poverty reduction and genderresponsive budgeting. The South African delegation will participate in an event on 12 March coordinated by the IPU and UNWomen, focusing on advancing gender equality to end poverty.
During his address, Deputy President Mashatile touched upon a range of topics that have been affecting South Africa and its citizens. Apart from acknowledging the devastating impact of the COVID19 pandemic, he also spoke about the government’s efforts to combat it.
South Africa’s social grant system has helped reduce poverty and improve the lives of millions of South Africans. However, a recent study reveals that grant recipients still need to work on meeting their basic needs. ### The Role of Informal Work