t’s just the tip of the iceberg. Real equal rights are still lacking for women on the ground. We still have a patriarchal system, as seen in gender-b… - Annelie Lotriet

Electing the speaker was easy, because we would support the ANC, but then the next test was, are they going to support me? Because they've never supported any other party. You’re overwhelmed because you don’t know. And it took long, I was only elected that night, a bit of an unreal moment

I live in a house with men, so for me, it's the sensitivity and caring element. In a man's world, you do whatever needs to be done, but women often have a different approach. We look for solutions and try to ease conflicts. That's what I intend to bring to my new role

I want Parliament to be a place where people can voice their concerns, a place where they can be heard