President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will set aside 40% of public procurement for women-owned businesses.
The government is hosting a virtual National Women's Day to pay tribute to the women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, protesting against the Pass Laws.
He trusts this is one of the most important ways to reduce their vulnerability to gender-based violence.Ramaphosa says government will set aside 40% of public procurement for women-owned businesses. President Cyril Ramaphosa believes government must strengthen the role of women in the economy. He trusts it's one of the most important ways to reduce their vulnerability to gender-based violence. Ramaphosa says government will set aside 40% of public procurement for women-owned businesses. CourtesyHe says plans are in place to provide support for victims of GBV.
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