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DIGITAL GENDER TRANSFORMATION NATIONAL STUDY MEDIA STATEMENT

Commission for Gender EqualityRef: https://cge.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DIGITAL-GENDER-TRANSFORMATION-NATIONAL-STUDY-MEDIA-STATEMENT.pdf

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This is a media statement dated 19 March 2026 by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE). The CGE announces that it is undertaking a national, multi-provincial study on digital gender transformation and women’s participation in the digital economy, focusing on patterns of access, usage, opportunities, and barriers, with emphasis on women-owned and women-led SMMEs. The statement calls on SMMEs—especially women-owned and women-led businesses—to participate by completing a short survey, and it provides contact details for Ms. Grace Rapholo and Dr. Jamela Hoveni, plus media contact information for the CGE spokesperson.

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Participate in the national study on digital gender transformation (short survey)

The Commission for Gender Equality invites SMMEs—especially women-owned and women-led businesses—to share their lived experiences of engaging with the digital economy by completing a short survey. Your input will contribute to evidence-based policy recommendations and advocacy efforts to improve digital access, strengthen digital skills, and enhance economic inclusion.

Who it is for: SMMEs, especially women-owned and women-led businesses; also women and students are part of the study focus
How to act on it: Contact Ms. Grace Rapholo and Dr. Jamela Hoveni (email or cellphone) to participate in the study.

The document's recorded date is 19 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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The CGE calls on SMMEs, especially women-owned and women-led businesses to participate in this important national initiative by sharing their lived experiences of engaging with the digital economy. Participation entails completing a short survey, through which businesses will directly contribute to shaping evidence-based policy recommendations and advocacy efforts focused on improving digital access, strengthening digital skills, and enhancing economic inclusion.

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Reference

https://cge.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DIGITAL-GENDER-TRANSFORMATION-NATIONAL-STUDY-MEDIA-STATEMENT.pdf

Key Takeaways

Document type: media statement
Date: 19 March 2026
Issuing body: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Subject: national, multi-provincial study on digital gender transformation and women’s participation in the digital economy
Focus areas: digital access, usage, opportunities, and barriers
Emphasis: women-owned and women-led enterprises; inclusion of women, students, and SMMEs
Purpose: build a gender-responsive evidence base to inform policy advocacy, legislative oversight, and targeted interventions
Call to action: SMMEs (especially women-owned/women-led) to complete a short survey
Participation contacts: Ms. Grace Rapholo (grace.rapholo@gmail.com; 082 775 7446) and Dr. Jamela Hoveni (Jamelab@cge.org.za; 069 007 4036)
Media contact: Javu Baloyi (Spokesperson) (cell 083 579 3306; media@cge.org.za)
Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Javu Baloyi
Ms. Grace Rapholo
Dr. Jamela Hoveni