Glynis Underhill

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The trials of child-headed families

Article Glynis Underhill - 30 Jan 2015

There are laws that give support to such families but they can't meet all these households' needs

Dad must acknowledge me, right?

Article Glynis Underhill - 31 Oct 2014

A girl is challenging the law that discriminates against unwed mothers and children born out of wedlock

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Arms commission hiding evidence, witness says

Article Glynis Underhill - 15 Mar 2013

The former senior investigator at the arms procurement commission, Mokgale Norman Moabi believes the commission was set up to be a whitewash.

Gupta-TV foils SABC’s news plans

Article Glynis Underhill - 15 Feb 2013

The SABC has been left red-faced over the loss of its planned 24-hour news channel on DStv after the well-connected Gupta family seized the gap.

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Zille: No foul play or vote rigging at W Cape conference

Article Glynis Underhill - 13 Oct 2012

Speaking at the DA Western Cape conference, Zille has said that "unlike the ANC Western Cape congress ... there will be no foul play or vote rigging".

Emails sealed Sheryl Cwele’s fate

Article Glynis Underhill - 5 Oct 2012

Correspondence shows that Sheryl Cwele clearly knew about the plans to bring drugs into South Africa, writes Glynnis Underhill.

Drop in murder ‘minuscule’, says DA

Article Glynis Underhill - 21 Sep 2012

While Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa gathered to release SA's crime statistics, revealing a 3.1% decrease in murder, not everybody was rejoicing.

Service delivery: DA, Zuma lumped together

Article Glynis Underhill - 17 Aug 2012

Cape Town councillor Andile Lili says that South Africa's poor have been failed by officials across the board.

Sheryl Cwele’s appeal gives mule new hope

Article Glynis Underhill - 9 Aug 2012

The mother of drug mule Tessa Beetge hopes the court will uphold Sheryl Cwele's conviction so her daughter might be freed from a Brazil jail sooner.

SABC chief in ‘bizarre’ predicament

Article Glynis Underhill - 8 Oct 2010

SABC CEO Solly Mokoetle is taking huge financial strain, saying he has run up legal bills of more than R500 000 in the six weeks since his suspension.

A climate of threats

Article Glynis Underhill - 25 Jun 2010

Despite government assurances, there is growing disquiet about a possible new flare-up of violence.

Desperation in De Doorns

Article Glynis Underhill - 25 Jun 2010

"We don't expect any violence after 2010. We expect job creation," says one resident.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts