(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.
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