Well, the issues of women are budgeted for and taken care of throughout all the government departments. There is even a Ministry to co-ordinate all those efforts to ensure that none of the other departments and Ministries lose sight of this important area of work, because, as we all know, women bear the brunt of unemployment and poverty. Women also, in the majority of cases, take responsibility for extended families. That is why this has to be mainstreamed and co-ordinated by a dedicated lead Ministry. Thank you.
Government's distribution of funds to women, youth and people with physical disabilities
4. Ms A C Mashishi (ANC) asked the Deputy President:
(1) With reference to the statements by the President and the Minister of Finance on job creation (details furnished), what is the readiness of the Government's distribution of funds to women, youth and people with physical disabilities;
(2) whether the provinces will receive an equal share of funding on women, youth and people with physical disabilities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?