(2) The persons in charge of all State bodies and organs must inform the Human Rights Commission about the measures taken to implement all the rights contained in the Bill of Rights. Gender and Anti-Discrimination Commission 124. Composition (1) The Gender and Anti-Discrimination Commission consists of a chairperson and five members appointed by the President after the procedures set out in section 118 (5) of this Constitution have been followed. (2) Members of this Commission serve a five-year term and may be re-appointed for one further term of five years. 125. Functions (1) The functions of this Commission are: (a) to ensure gender equality as provided in the Bill of Rights in the Constitution; (b) to ensure that there is no discrimination based on sex, gender or other grounds that are prohibited in terms of this Constitution; (c) on complaint or on its own initiative, to investigate possible violations of these rights; (d) to conduct relevant research and make recommendation for changes to laws and practices which lead to gender discrimination; (e) to advise public and private institutions about necessary steps that need to be taken to ensure gender equality; (f) to recommend affirmative action programmes to achieve gender equality; (g) to perform such other functions as may be necessary to promote gender equality and to prevent gender discrimination. (h) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed in an Act of Parliament. Public Protector Commission 126. Composition (1) The Public Protector Commission consists of a chairperson and five members appointed by the President after the procedures set out in section 118 (5) of this Constitution have been followed. (2) Members of the Commission serve a five-year term and may be re-appointed for one further term of five years. 127. Functions 59

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