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| Oct 13, 2026 | Gender Equality welcomes judgment handed down in La Gardien matter | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) welcomes the judgment handed down in the Gqeberha Equality Court in the La Gardien matter, which represents an important affirmation of the constitutional commitment to equality, dignity and protecti... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality investigates gendered power dynamics in Eastern Cape, 21 Sept | Commission for Gender Equality to investigate gendered power dynamics at Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is undertaking a provincial investigation into gendered power dynamics within the administ... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Gender Equality holds accountability session on plight of women farm workers, 22 Sep | CGE to hold accountability session on the plight of women farm workers in the Eastern Cape
On 17 September 2026, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will convene an Accountability Session on the plight of farm workers, with a particula... |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality calls for urgent action following discovery of five women’s bodies in Kempton Park | On 14 September, South Africans woke to media reports concerning the discovery of the bodies of five women in Kempton Park.
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) extends its heartfelt condolences to all families of the deceased persons. ... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Gender Equality holds accountability session on women football in Mpumalanga, 20 Aug | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will convene an accountability session in Mpumalanga as part of its investigation into gender equality in women football.
The session will provide an opportunity for key stakeholders, including the M... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality calls for protection of women and children amid migration-related challenges | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) notes the public discourse surrounding migration in South Africa.
The Commission recognises the State's constitutional responsibility to regulate migration and enforce immigration laws in a lawful, f... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality hosts Policy Dialogue on Men’s Mental Health, 29 Jun | CGE to host Policy Dialogue on Men’s Mental Health in South Africa: Closing the Gender Gap in Policy and Practice
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in the Gauteng province invites members of the media to attend a Policy Dialogue on M... |
| May 15, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality conducts oversight visit to Settlers Hospital amid water challenges in Makhanda | On 06 May 2026, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), in line with its constitutional mandate, conducted an oversight visit to Settlers Hospital in response to public concerns about water access challenges at the institution. The Commis... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality recommendations boost KZN lab’s GBVF justice efforts | CGE recommendations translate into action as KZN forensic science laboratory boosts justice delivery for GBVF cases
In 2025, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in KwaZulu-Natal investigated the implementation of Pillar 3 of the Nation... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality on commemoration of Human Rights Day | As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) reaffirms that gender rights are human rights, non-negotiable, and central to the dignity and freedom of all.
This year’s commemoration takes place agai... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality undertakes national study on digital gender transformation and women’s participation in the digital economy | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is undertaking a national study on digital gender transformation and women’s participation in the digital economy, as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing substantive gender equality in South ... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Gender Equality undertakes national study on digital gender transformation and women’s participation in the digital economy | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is undertaking a national study on digital gender transformation and women’s participation in the digital economy, as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing substantive gender equality in South ... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality convenes webinar on Gender Justice, 25 Feb | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will be convening a webinar to bring together scholars, faith leaders, policymakers, civil society actors, and constitutional institutions to interrogate how gender inequality is sustained at the int... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Commission for Gender Equality on passing of Hosi Phylliia Nwamitwa II | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) expresses deep sadness over the passing of Hosi Phyllia Nwamitwa II, an esteemed traditional leader whose dedication to advancing gender equality in South Africa remains historic and lasting.
Hosi Nw... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality launches reports on gender equality issues in South Africa, 24 Oct | The Commission for Gender Equality to launch five legal and research reports on women’s political participation, Gender-Based Violence and Justice System Accountability
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) invites members of the media t... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality launches five legal and research reports, 24 Oct | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) invites members of the media to the launch of a series of investigative and research reports that shed light on critical issues affecting gender equality in South Africa.
The reports to be launched a... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality condemns Ngizwe Mchunu’s hateful and violent utterances against LGBTQIA+ persons | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has learnt with deep concern and regret of the discriminatory utterances made by Mr. Ngizwe Mchunu against LGBTQIA+ persons. As a Chapter 9 institution mandated to promote respect and protect gender ... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality welcomes Constitutional Court’s judgment on parental leave | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) welcomes the landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour he court’s judgment that parental leave entitlement between birth mothers and father... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Gender Equality holds accountability session to address gender gaps with Water and Sanitation, 22 Sept | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) calls on the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to provide a clear account of progress made on its previous commitments to advancing gender equality and transformation in the workplace. Moreove... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality engages experts on increasing involvement of boys in gangsterism, 18 Sept | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) invites members of the media to a critical engagement aimed at raising awareness and developing community-driven solutions to address the increasing involvement of boys in gangs. This initiative seek... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality hosts stakeholder engagement to address challenges faced by Bahumagadi, 11 Sept | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will host a stakeholder engagement with various provincial government departments, civil society organisations, and Chapter 9 institutions in the North West province.
The purpose of the engagement is... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality hosts stakeholder engagement on challenges facing LGBTQIA+ persons in Eastern Cape, 3 Sept | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in the Eastern Cape, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, will host a stakeholder engagement to discuss the safety and plight of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, quee... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality hosts Women Empowerment in the Workplace Seminar, 28 Aug | In celebration of Women’s Month, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in collaboration with Kruger National Park will host a seminar on women empowerment in the workplace. This seminar seeks to highlight the crucial role of women in lea... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality hosts stakeholder engagement on women entrepreneurs in North-West Province, 7 Aug | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in the North West, in partnership with Bakgatla Ba Kgafela Development and Welfare NPC (BBKDW), will conduct a stakeholder engagement to address challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the provinc... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality on constitutional court judgment on public participation process for appointment of Commissioners | The Commission for Gender Equality has noted the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court today, 01 August 2025, in the matter of Corruption Watch vs Speaker of the National Assembly and Others.
The ruling relates to the constitutiona... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality on constitutional court judgment | The Commission for Gender Equality has noted the judgment delivered by the Constitutional Court today, 01 August 2025, in the matter of Corruption Watch vs Speaker of the National Assembly and Others.
The ruling relates to the constitutiona... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Deputy Minister Mimmy Gondwe leads outreach campaign to make campuses safer and stop GBV, 24 and 25 Apr | The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is set to lead a national outreach programme focused on engaging students, staff, and institutional management regarding campus safety, gender-based violence, femicide, ... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Chapter 9 Institution Institutions brief media on Timothy Omotoso Judgment and handling of GBVF cases, 10 Apr | The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission), the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) are inviting m... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Commission for Gender Equality launches Gender Terminology Booklets in Limpopo Province, 7 Mar | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in Limpopo will launch three booklets that contain translated gender terminologies in Sepedi, Tshivenda and Xitsonga. The Gender Terminology project is CGE’s flagship initiative to provide official g... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Gender Equality hosts men’s engagement on Gender Based Violence, 4 Mar | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in KwaZulu-Natal will hold a men’s engagement conference in collaboration with the men’s sector and other stakeholders to address gender-based violence (GBV) and promote collaborative solutions acros... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Gender Equality and partners embark on historic education digital content development that caters to South African sign language and Braille, 4 Dec | Commission for Gender Equality and partners embark on a historic education digital content development that caters to South African sign language and Braille.
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in the Free State in partnership with th... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Gender Equality holds public investigative hearing into women empowerment within informal sector in Gauteng Province, 25 Nov | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in the Gauteng province will hold a public investigative hearing on women empowerment within the informal economy sector in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
This investigative hearing w... |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Gender Equality hosts X-Space on issues of child and adolescent pregnancy, 19 Nov | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) invites you to an X-Space discussion with various experts dealing with issues of child and adolescent pregnancy. This initiative is at the backdrop of the Commission’s report titled: School Dropout o... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Commission for Gender Equality conducts Public Investigative Gender Transformation Hearings in the functioning of the Thuthuzela Care Centres in Eastern Cape, 18 Sept | In accordance with the powers outlined in the Commission for Gender Equality Act 39 of 1996 and the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will conduct Public Investigative Gender Transformati... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Commission for Gender Equality engages with stakeholders on findings and recommendations contained in report on state of maternity and neonatal healthcare in Eastern Cape, 17 Sept | The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in the Eastern Cape province will hold a stakeholder engagement to discuss findings and recommendations contained in its investigative report on “State of maternity and neonatal healthcare in the Eas... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Minister Maropene Ramokgopa delivers closing remarks at Commission for Gender Equality Conference, 12 Sept | The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa, will deliver closing remarks in the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) Conference on gender equality in South Africa, on Thursday, 12 September... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Gender Equality hosts conference on strides made towards attainment of gender equality 30 years into democracy, 11 to 12 Sept | Invitation to the Commission for Gender Equality’s Conference on the strides made towards the attainment of gender equality 30 years into democracy
The Commission for Gender Equality will host a conference to assess the strides, constraints... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Gender Equality hosts Stakeholder Accountability Engagement on Disaster Management, 11 Jul | CGE’s KwaZulu-Natal office to host Stakeholder Accountability Engagement on Disaster Management in the Province
The province of KwaZulu-Natal has experienced floods that have claimed more than 400 lives, displaced families and damaged infra... |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Violent anti-government protests in Kenya leave seven dead | Six people have been shot dead in Kenya in the banned protests engineered by the opposition’s leader Raila Odinga. Image by flickr.com
Kenya’s interior ministry on Thursday said more than 300 people including a lawmaker had been arrested fo... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Violence Against Women Is Staggeringly High In South Africa – A Different Way Of Thinking About It Is Needed | Agitated women vent their anger and frustrations at a gender-based violence summit with government in November 2018. GCIS |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Commission for Gender Equality saddened by suicide of learner accused of rape | The Mpumalanga Education Department and provincial police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old Kriel High School learner. Image: Pixabay.
Bafana Sithole, a Grade 11 learner at Kriel High School in Mpumalanga, died by suicide at scho... |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Sex workers murdered: South Africa MUST decriminalise the trade | A 20-year-old man has been charged with six counts of murder. The case highlights, again, the risks of sex work for women in South Africa. Photo: PEXELS/Canva
The decomposed bodies of six women, four of whom were identified as sex workers, ... |
| Jul 22, 2022 | R55 000 bonus for Banyana Banyana labelled a slap in the face and unfair | SAFA president Danny Jordaan has confirmed Banyana Banyana will be paid R9.2 million should they win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) says it believes the R55 00... |
