'Women are Weak When They are Amongst Men' The participation of women in rural water committees in South Africa 210mm X 148mm 24pp. ISSN: 1684-5250 R25.00 August 2002 In print e-edition To download the electronic version of this book, click here. Description: Rural water committees are a key component of the post-apartheid government's rural service delivery efforts. What are the cultural push-and-pull factors influencing the participation of women in the management of rural water committees?