South Africa: Strong gender focus in new cabinet

Thabo Mbeki has placed his political legacy in the hands of 12 formidable women, a leader of an apartheid party and a few good men. Women now make up 43% of the national cabinet, designed to implement policies that were developed over the past 10 years and, more importantly, deliver services to the people. The representation of women in the cabinet is the highest it has ever been in this country - and in Africa.