PSA applauds minister Chikunga’s initiative to increase opportunities for women [SOUND]

# The Public Servants Association has applauded Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, for the department’s recent initiative to increase opportunities for South African women. This is particularly for women in rural areas who are largely excluded from key development platforms. PSA’s spokesperson, Claude Naiker, says the minister’s intention to simplify government processes and policies marks a significant step forward, as the current systems are constructed without considering the experiences of women in rural areas: