Chairperson of National Council of Provinces of South Africa, Refilwe Maria Mtsweni-Tsipane: "Women must take centre stage in sustainable development programmes of countries"

In August, the Republic of South Africa celebrates Women’s Month. This is not only a tribute to previous generations who contributed to the advancement of women’s rights and the development of society but also an important time to focus on issues related to gender equality.<p><br /></p><p>What is the source of women’s strength, and what is their role in South African politics? How is gender equality being promoted in the BRICS countries?</p><p><br /></p><p>Refilwe Maria Mtsweni-Tsipane, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces of the Republic of South Africa shared her insights on this topic in our BRICSterview.</p><p><br /></p><p>TV BRICS reporter: Ekaterina Fomina</p>