The Independent Electoral Commission said 55% of voters who registered to vote are female and 45% male. In 2014 voter turnout was significantly higher among women than men, so we have been seeing more women come forward in the last years. With issues like gender discrimination, abuse & other issues women in SA face, it’s important that their voice is heard. Why is the women vote so critical? Joining us on the line is Tasneem Essop…..

GUEST: Tasneem Essop, who is a Political Analyst and Researcher at the Society, Work & Politics Institute (SWOP) at Wits University.