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Part II · Powers of Inquiry and Investigation of the Commission

19. Application to investigate infringement of women’s rights

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(1)

Any aggrieved person or any other person acting on behalf of the aggrieved person, may apply to the

Commission as referred to in subsection (1) of section 18, requesting the Commission to inquire into and investigate an alleged infringement or imminent infringement of women’s right.

(2)

The application under subsection (1) shall be made within one month of the date of, or such person becoming aware of such alleged infringement or imminent infringement.

(3)

Where an application is made to the Commission by any person pursuant to subsection (1), the period within which the inquiry into such complaint is pending before the

Commission, shall not be taken into account in computing the period of one month within which an application may be made to the Supreme Court by such person in terms of paragraph (2) of Article 126 of the Constitution or which an application for relief may be made by such person to any other statutory body, person, court or tribunal under any other law.

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Part III

Ombuds for the Women’S Rights and Staff of the Commission

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Part IV

National Fund for Women

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Part V

General

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