Machwene Rosina Semenya's guest appearances

Machwene Rosina Semenya

Womanity - Women in Unity

Sarah Lee

Marie Claire

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Gerda Steyn

Michelle Wong

Steve Biko

Walter Sisulu

Lauren Beukes

Julia Wells

Claire Johnstone

Rebecca Malope

Penny Williams

Naledi Pandor

Sandra McCardell

Louisa Mojela

OwlTail

This week we are joined by Ms Machwene Rosina Semenya – Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for the African National Congress (ANC). We discuss some of the responsibilities of the committee, such as collaborating with other portfolios, passing legislation and providing a space to engage with civil society on matters of interest. Ms Semenya acknowledges components that still hinder women’s progress in society, like patriarchy, and importantly how to overcome these barriers through legislation and education across the gender divide to enable women to perform meaningful roles in society on an equal standing to their male counterparts. We also reflect on the value of female role models to inspire women to rise above their challenges. Tune in for more…

Parliamentarian & Chairperson Portfolio Committee – Agriculture: Machwene Rosina Semenya