Women’s Parliamentary Committee Embarks on Process Reforms Following CGE Ruling

In response to a Constitutional Court ruling invalidating the 2022 appointments to the Commission for Gender Equality, South Africa’s parliamentary committee on women, youth, and persons with disabilities is set to implement reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and public participation in future appointments.

Public Participation Failure: 5 Critical Lessons from the Constitutional Court’s CGE Appointment Ruling

The Constitutional Court has delivered a powerful judgment affirming the necessity of meaningful public input in appointing members to key democratic institutions, revealing critical shortcomings in Parliament’s consultation processes and underscoring the essential role of transparency in upholding our constitutional democracy.