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WC ANCWL to hold a memorial in honour of GBV victims
In a statement released on Monday, the ANCWL’s said in collaboration with the ANC Chaplaincy and other cultural organisations, they would honour the women who had died due to gender-based violence.
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NPA: Postponement of rapist Ninow’s sentencing not a delay tactic
The High Court in Pretoria has found self-confessed rapist Nicholas Ninow guilty of rape, being in possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice.
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Tensions rise between KZN ANCYL, ANCWL over eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede
The ANCYL don’t want corruption accused Zandile Gumede to resume her duties as eThekwini mayor but the women’s organisation said it would fight for her to be at work, with some members threatening to bring Durban to a standstill if that’s not the case.
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ANCWL ‘disappointed’ by reshuffling of Lesufi, Nkomo-Ralehoko
Premier David Makhura adjusted his cabinet on Friday, returning Panyaza Lesufi to education and moving Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko from the education to the finance portfolio.
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Lindiwe Sisulu to play pivotal role as new ANCWL member, says Dlamini
Sisulu was officially welcomed by league president Bathabile Dlamini in the Free State on Saturday during the commemoration of late ANC stalwart Walter Sisulu.
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ANCWL 'disappointed' with low number of female premiers
The party’s national executive committee announced the names of its premiers on Monday night.
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ANC agrees to increase representation of women in leadership positions
The decision by the ruling party comes after its Women’s League last week called for equal representation of women in Parliament.
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ANCWL wants equal representation of women in Ramaphosa’s new Cabinet
The call came as the ANC on Saturday finalised its selection of premier candidates, as the party is set to retain eight provinces following elections.
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Stellenbosch University report on coloured women hinders progress - ANCYL
The Stellenbosch University report titled 'Age- and education-related effects on cognitive functioning in coloured South African women' has sparked outrage.
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ANCWL expresses support for Zizi Kodwa's rape accuser
The ANCWL's Secretary General Meokgo Matuba says they undoubtedly believe and support the woman.
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ANCWL says Thabang Setona got a slap on the wrist for assaulting woman
The ANC’s Thabang Setona was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and given a suspended sentence of 12 months for the assault of Olivia Makete.
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Bathabile Dlamini won't be drawn on MP nomination
The ANC concluded its national list conference at the weekend, where 200 names were chosen to represent the organisation in the National Assembly.
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Khabisi Mosunkutu commended as champion at memorial
ANCWL’s Faith Mazibuko says during his time at Cosatu, Mosunkutu fought for working women to get fair maternity leave.
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ANCWL calls for swift action against ANC members accused of sex harassment
This follows revelations on Monday that ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe is being accused of sexual harassment by his personal assistant.
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Consider suspending Mabe – ANCWL tells mother body
In a 14-page letter seen by EWN to the party’s deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte, the woman details several encounters with the married father.
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ANCWL calls for speedy adoption of land reform report
On Thursday, Parliament's constitutional review committee adopted that report, recommending that Section 25 of the Constitution be changed.
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ANCWL condemns women in league’s colours supporting rape accused Omotoso
The Women's League says it believes Cheryl Zondi, who has been testifying against Omotoso, and has urged all members to support her.
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ANCWL calls for chemical castration of men found guilty of rape
ANC Women’s League secretary general Meokgo Matuba says the law is not an adequate deterrent for rapists.
