Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)

Chapter 9 : State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy

Commission for Gender Equality

187. Functions of Commission for Gender Equality

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(1)The Commission for Gender Equality must promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality.

 

(2)The Commission for Gender Equality has the power, as regulated by national legislation, necessary to perform its functions, including the power to monitor, investigate, research, educate, lobby, advise and report on issues concerning gender equality.

 

(3)The Commission for Gender Equality has the additional powers and functions prescribed by national legislation.