Madam Deputy Speaker, women make up more than 50% of the population of this country. It is logical then that they should, at the minimum, hold 50% of the positions in the public and private sector. Sadly enough, this is not the case.
I want to applaud the ANC for prioritising women's empowerment by being the only party that adheres to a gender policy of 50%/50% representation of women to men. This is unlike the DA, which has packed a provincial cabinet with white males. They must not play to the gallery and come and blow hot air here ... [Interjections.]