In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise—

"Chairperson"

means the chairperson of the Commission;

"Commission"

means the Commission for Gender Equality referred to in section 181 of the Constitution;

[Definition substituted by section 2 of Act No. 17 of 2013]

"committee"

means a committee established under section 6;

"Constitution"

means the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996;

[Definition inserted by section 2 of Act No. 17 of 2013]

"investigation"

means an investigation contemplated in section 11 (1) (e);

"joint committee"

means a joint committee of the Houses of Parliament appointed in accordance with the Standing Orders of Parliament for the purpose of considering a matter contemplated in section 3 (2) and (5);

"Minister"

means the Minister responsible for women, children and people with disabilities;

[Definition amended by section 2(c) of Act No. 17 of 2013]

"premises"

includes land, any road, building or structure, or any vehicle, conveyance, ship, boat, vessel, aircraft or container.

"Public Service Commission"

[Definition deleted by section 35 (1) of Act No. 47 of 1997.]