Gender activists have welcomed the apparent U-turn by the government on the reintroduction of a clause in the Sexual Offences Bill, which will guarantee that rape survivors receive post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment at state health facilities.

Two years ago Natalie (14) called a crisis line to say her teacher had been sexually and emotionally abusing her since she was 12. The crisis line reported the incident to the province's department of education and culture, and followed up with a monthly reminder. Two years later, the department has taken no action.

A staggering 70% of companies did not submit their employment equity (EE) reports by the October 1 deadline despite assurances from the South African Chamber of Business (Sacob) that all companies would comply.

Local residents sang "Nkosi sikelele kaffirtjie" whenever they were around. Mine security guards roughed them up and white trainees were paid twice what they were. These are some of the accusations black engineering trainees have levelled against Durban Roodepoort Deep. As allegations of racism surface, the union maintains that racial abuse across the sector is "the norm".

As consumers tighten their purse strings, retailers are sticking to their game plans, writes Nicola Mawson.

Gender activists have welcomed the apparent U-turn by the government on the reintroduction of a clause in the Sexual Offences Bill, which will guarantee that rape survivors receive post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment at state health facilities.

Two years ago Natalie (14) called a crisis line to say her teacher had been sexually and emotionally abusing her since she was 12. The crisis line reported the incident to the province's department of education and culture, and followed up with a monthly reminder. Two years later, the department has taken no action.

A staggering 70% of companies did not submit their employment equity (EE) reports by the October 1 deadline despite assurances from the South African Chamber of Business (Sacob) that all companies would comply.