"Some women in the ANC had wanted the quota beefed up to one in two candidates. They failed in their bid, but it remai…"

"A measured and God-fearing woman not usually given to such outbursts"

"The gender quota is not up for debate in the ruling party and their gains have given a fillip to women in more conser…"

"Many women say that if Parliament – the legislative arm of government – is to be the locale of power and not the exec…"

"If it weren’t for the ANC ladies and the pressure they put on the government, females would have been much worse off."

"MPs need a legal desk to explain legislation to them. When the department briefs you, you have no way of understandin…"

"Women have brought a different culture to Parliament. It’s less of a beer-swilling, let’s sort things out in the bar …"

"Poetry is part of the struggle. You use the armed struggle; you use political methods… You recite a poem. It’s better…"

"On behalf of my mother, Lindiwe Mabuza we thank Rhodes University for this prestigious award. As a family, we are bot…"

"Our nation owes her an enormous debt of gratitude and appreciation for all the sacrifices she has made throughout her…"