This week we are joined by Ms Rosemary Capa – Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development and Member of Parliament for the African National Congress (ANC). We discuss key priorities of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in its efforts to address poverty and inequality, especially amongst society’s vulnerable groups – such as women, children and people with disabilities. We consider some of the interventions that have been put in place such as the establishment of the minimum wage, food security programmes in rural areas, early childhood development, and supplying girls with sanitary pads to restore their dignity and confidence. We acknowledge that role of education to empower women and the need to encourage and embrace female leadership Tune in for more…

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