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The KwaZulu-Natal office attended the launch of the 2026 Local Government Elections Results Operations Centre at the Ink...
02/11/2026

The KwaZulu-Natal office attended the launch of the 2026 Local Government Elections Results Operations Centre at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC). During the launch on Friday 30 October, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and its partners outlined the preparations underway to ensure that the elections are conducted in a transparent, safe and credible manner. With KwaZulu-Natal having over 6 million registered voters across 5 028 voting stations, ensuring that every person can exercise their democratic right to vote is an important part of this process. In this regard, the CGE will carry out election observations as part of its constitutional oversight mandate, focusing on whether the electoral process upholds gender equality, non-discrimination and equal participation. Through these observations, the Commission will assess the accessibility and inclusivity of the voting process, while identifying any barriers that women, gender-diverse individuals, persons with disabilities and other groups may face when exercising their right to vote. This forms part of the CGE's commitment to ensuring that the electoral process is not only free and fair, but also one in which everyone can participate equally and with dignity.

MEDIA STATEMENT | THE COMMISSION WILL BE MONITORING THE 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS on 4 NOVEMBER 2026
02/11/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT | THE COMMISSION WILL BE MONITORING THE 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ELECTIONS on 4 NOVEMBER 2026

The Northern Cape SAPS Head of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS); Colonel Njenjese vows t...
02/11/2026

The Northern Cape SAPS Head of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS); Colonel Njenjese vows to implement CGE's Teenage Pregnancy Investigation Report Recommendations. This was his commitment on 30 October 2026, at a Provincial Strategic Engagement held at the Commission's Northern Cape office. The Head of FCS indicated that the Provincial FCS Unit lacks in personnel capacity and does not have enough office space throughout the province. Despite these challenges, he indicated that the men and women in blue are determined to ensure that the Teenage Pregnancy report recommendations are implemented.

The Northern Cape Legal Officer, Thokozani Dladla, presented on the Teenage Pregnancy Report background, findings and recommendations. The session was chaired by the Public Education and Information Officer, Keneilwe Mokalane.

Koketso Sekhu and Bongiwe Mwale from the Gauteng Office are participating in the Department of Health-led Sexual, Reprod...
29/10/2026

Koketso Sekhu and Bongiwe Mwale from the Gauteng Office are participating in the Department of Health-led Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (SRMNCAH) Consultative Engagement. This consultative process marks the commencement of a critical initiative aimed at strengthening SRMNCAH interventions through evidence-based advocacy, knowledge generation, and multi-sectoral collaboration. Together with other key stakeholders, the CGE is contributing to efforts aimed at advancing accountability, strengthening partnerships, and improving health outcomes for women, children, adolescents, and families across South Africa.

The North West Office joined the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities at the Albinism National Actio...
29/10/2026

The North West Office joined the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities at the Albinism National Action Plan Workshop, held in Rustenburg on 27 and 28 October. The Commission was represented by Commissioner Kamohelo Teele and Provincial Manager Joyce Khutsoane, who actively participated in the proceedings.

The purpose of the workshop for the Commission was to strengthen its role in promoting equality, advancing the rights of persons with albinism, and ensuring that the outcomes of the action plan are effectively integrated into its monitoring and advocacy programmes.
This engagement will assist the Commission by enhancing its capacity to address discrimination, improve collaboration with government and civil society partners, and ensure that persons with albinism are included in broader gender equality initiatives. For other stakeholders, the workshop provided a platform to share best practices, align strategies, and build stronger networks of support, thereby contributing to a more coordinated and impactful national response to the challenges faced by persons with albinism.

28/10/2026

CGE's Commissioner Mulalo Nemataheni today joins key stakeholders at the official opening of the Higher Health Comfort Rooms at Majuba TVET College in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal.
Through its monitoring mandate and investigations into institutions of higher learning, the CGE has made recommendations to strengthen the protection of female and q***r students against violence and harm.
“Campus safety must prioritise human dignity, SOGIESC and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) to ensure safe and inclusive learning environments", Commissioner Mulalo Nemataheni.
The Comfort Rooms, alongside the Civic and Soft Skills Programme, represent important interventions by the Department of Higher Education and Training to respond to students’ needs and address gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in institutions of higher learning.
Safe campuses are essential to dignity, equality and the protection of students’ rights.

The Western Cape Office hosted a Men's dialogue on 23 October 2026 at Phillipi Library, Cape Town. The objectives of the...
28/10/2026

The Western Cape Office hosted a Men's dialogue on 23 October 2026 at Phillipi Library, Cape Town. The objectives of the programme was to educate, inform and empower men on gender and gender equality and also discussed how deep rooted patriarchy affects progress on positive masculinity. Young men were also represented in the majority and appreciated the discussion as they claimed that they were not aware of gender and gender equality as well as the Commission for Gender Equality.
This was a great discussion as men said education is very important so that men can change their mind, perceptions and actions towards themselves and others more especially women and girls in South Africa.

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2 Kotze Street, Women's Jail, East Wing, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein
Johannesburg Central
2017

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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