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 h… - 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

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-based violence and the burdens women carry as providers and carers

I think it's extremely good for democracy. The ANC's control of everything wasn't good for democracy or the ANC itself. Now, with different parties holding committee chairs, there's better accountability. It's a win-win for everyone—for the ANC, for the country, and for the voters