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The weight men carry, the words they don't say
As International Men’s Day approaches, this exploration of men in midlife unpacks the converging economic and social pressures they face, the reality behind male silence, and why…
Constitutional Court to rule on liquor trading hours and alcohol harm in South Africa
The Constitutional Court is hearing a pivotal case on whether the state has a constitutional duty to protect communities from alcohol-related harm by limiting liquor trading hours.
Robots, polony and the fight to keep schizophrenia patients out of hospital
A pioneering study in the Eastern Cape demonstrates how peer-led recovery groups can sharply curb psychosis relapses and keep schizophrenia patients out of hospital, yet deep…
‘When do I live?’ What caring for a relative with schizophrenia costs families
A study in the Eastern Cape reveals the immense financial, social, and emotional toll faced by families caring for relatives with schizophrenia, highlighting the urgent need for…
Ramaphosa orders GBV case crackdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a nationwide crackdown on unresolved murders, rapes, and sexual offences against women and children, setting strict deadlines for police,…
The killing of women is not a series of unconnected tragedies in South Africa
The viral confrontation in a Sandton restaurant powder room is not an isolated incident. Research reveals how deep-seated entitlement, misogyny, and systemic impunity underpin…
Cost blocks public access to RSV protection for babies
High costs are preventing newly approved maternal vaccines and antibody treatments for RSV from entering South Africa's public healthcare system, leaving vulnerable infants…
To stop violent men, look at the boys they were
To end South Africa's crisis of violence against women, research shows we must look at the boy before the violent man and intervene where childhood trauma, poverty, and…
Ekurhuleni murders expose GBVF gaps
The discovery of nine dead women in Ekurhuleni has exposed critical failures in South Africa's response to gender-based violence and femicide, with advocates warning that…
Childbirth abuse is rife. Why don’t we see it?
A landmark survey reveals that nearly 1.8 million women in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal experienced obstetric violence over the past decade. In response, South Africa's health…
Why are South African women still dying despite decades of evidence?
Despite extensive research and progressive policies, intimate-partner femicide is rising in South Africa. At the Safety 2026 conference in Cape Town, public health experts warned…
Fix the boy; save the nation
South Africa grapples with alarmingly high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. This article highlights the critical need to address the root causes of violence by…