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SA Has 'Highest Number of Women Represented in All Areas': Defense Minister

SA Has 'Highest Number of Women Represented in All Areas': Defense Minister

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SA Has 'Highest Number of Women Represented in All Areas': Defense Minister The country is second only to Scandinavian countries globally—surpassing even "the... 31.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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SA Has 'Highest Number of Women Represented in All Areas': Defense Minister The country is second only to Scandinavian countries globally—surpassing even "the biggest democracies"—with representation currently at 32‑34% and a target of 50%, Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defense and Military Veterans, told Sputnik Africa."We are given equal opportunities; I'm the same as my counterpart," Lt. Col. Thuli Mahlangu, who led the annual women-only military parade in Pretoria, highlighted to Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the event. Watch the video for more insights.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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