Beatrice Ngcobo

Beatrice Thembekile Ngcobo (18 July 1943 – 18 February 2018) was a South African politician, nurse and activist. She represented the African National Congress in the National Assembly from 2004 until her death and served as Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism from 2014 to 2018. She was also a commissioner of the Commission for Gender Equality from 1997 to 2004 and was a prominent activist for the rights of disabled people and women. Quotes We did not want to go into an office which would inherit disability from the past and the RDP (as a new programme) could not inherit anybody. The Role and Effectiveness of Disability Legislation in South Africa. Policy Project. There are women in Parliament and good laws to protect women, but when it comes to implementation, people at the frontline are mostly men. They won't give up power so easily. Participation of Women in Municipal Decision-Making Positions: A Case Study of the .... University of KwaZulu-Natal. When we hear of previously disadvantaged individuals being told: ‘You give me something and I will give you something in return’ it saddens me as the tourism industry will never change with that thinking. That is not transformation, it is corruption. PC on Tourism Receives Presentation From Tourism B-BBEE Charter Council on Transformation. Parliament of South Africa. We call on crime prevention authorities to be vigilant and work closely with communities in crime hot spots to enable local and overseas tourists to enjoy the various tourist destinations without fear of becoming victims of crime. How a peaceful hike ended in death on a mountain. TimesLIVE. That is not transformation, it is corruption. PC on Tourism Receives Presentation From Tourism B-BBEE Charter Council on Transformation. Parliament of South Africa. Quotes about Beatrice Ngcobo She has been an exemplary campaigner for women’s emancipation, gender mainstreaming, advancement of social justice towards a society that is suitable for women, children and people with disabilities. Obituary tribute to Ms Beatrice Thembekile Ngcobo. Parliament of South Africa. External links Category:South African politicians Category:African National Congress politicians Category:Women politicians in South Africa Category:South African activists Category:Disability rights activists Category:Women activists from South Africa Category:Nurses from South Africa Category:1943 births Category:2018 deaths