It is partly because of this cat and mouse game between the two arms that the MPs this week prioritised the debate on the Bill ahead of the one on gender. SPECIAL SEATSThe gender Bill seeks to amend Article 97 of the Constitution to create special seats for women, which will be filled by political parties depending on the parliamentary strength. DISMISSED THREATSBut a section of the MPs have dismissed threats of dissolution and insisted they will throw out the bill. However, ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi ratcheted up his support for the bill, arguing that gender equality is not something to be negotiated for. He said gender rule will be achieved through a referendum if the current bill fails.

Source: Daily Nation November 24, 2018 08:48 UTC