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Findings from the survey on obstetric violence show that out of the estimated 1.79-million women who were mistreated, only 34% knew that how they were treated was wrong — and just 7% reported it. Photo: Hannah Barata/Pexels
MATERNAL HEALTH

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…

  • Linda Pretorius
  • Karen Harkema
8 min read
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

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…

  • Hasina Kathrada
7 min read
Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri. (@Chrispin_JPhiri/Twitter)
SOUTH AFRICA

Dirco disputes international claims over migrant deaths in SA

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) is challenging international statements on the recent wave of violence targeting foreign nationals in South…

  • Mandisa Makgakga
4 min read