As we work towards social connectedness and building

As we work towards social connectedness and building an
intersectional society, we must include the representation of
young women and gender non-conforming bodies in the structures
that will lead these processes and institutions. However, we
must also acknowledge, Mr President, that the scourge of
patriarchy won’t be solved by solely increasing the
representation of women in an oppressive system but rather the
dismantling and breaking down of any institution and societal
construct that entrenches patriarchy. To quote American Iranian
activist Hoda Katebi: “a seat at the table does not mean you
are off the menu”.
Hon Fikile Masiko, a Whip deployed by the governing party to the
Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with
Disabilities, together let us work to whip patriarchy out of
this society. Let us whip it, whip it real good.

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Hon Lamola, our Constitution is considered a world-leading
document; we must conceptualize and design a world-leading
response to gender-based violence. As per our manifesto, we must
capacitate and equip the police and the court system to support
survivors of gender-based violence and sexual assault.
Mr President, as we increase the visibility of police we must
ensure that our people do not live in fear of our police nor are
they triggered by police.
Our police must not assimilate the intolerance of the apartheid
police who when overseeing protests nor must they regurgitate
sexual harassment towards victims entering police stations.
Hon Cele appreciating the contribution to youth employment
through training 5000 young people into the police; we must
ensure that we harness a blooming police force whose actions
will resonate with a democratic South Africa through programmes
like Conflict Negotiation, Mediation and Resolution Training and
Rehabilitation programmes.

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Core to the student protests of 2015-16 was nation-building. Our
generation reminded society that you cannot build a nation
whilst others are left behind academically and economically. Out
of that came great strides in the sector of higher education,
however, consequence of our call for free quality and
decolonized education, talented young South Africans like Kanya
Cekeshe find themselves behind bars; others charged, expelled,
suspended, emotionally scarred and politically despondent.
Comrade President, the unconditional release of Kanya and all
others must be prioritized by your administration. We call for
your presidential pardon.
Comrade President, South Africa being one of the greatest
leaders of the african continent, we endorse your call for a
world-class visa regime, best academic minds on the continent
must collaborate with our academics and universities and all our
institutions. Our children must go to great Kingdoms of Mali and
Ghana to learn of our majestic and glorious history and young
African learners must come here to learn our history.

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