By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Women in politics are not recognised enough. That's according to Political Analyst, Sanusha Naidu. She was speaking to Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel following attention placed on female representation in the Local Government Election 2026. The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) reports that women remain underrepresented in South African political leadership despite making up the majority of voters. The CGE highlights that female representation in local government has dropped from 41% to 37%. The commission says women consistently make up roughly 55% of registered voters and voters at the polls, yet political party lists frequently prioritise male candidates in top positions. Naidu says women face the brunt of service delivery challenges, therefore an increase in female political representation is crucial for effective governance...