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EmpowaMEN™: South Africa’s National Signature Gathering for Responsible Masculinity and Accountable Leadership
The EmpowaMEN Summit brings together thousands of men, executives, and community leaders in Johannesburg to champion responsible masculinity, male allyship against GBVF, and…
Botswana nominates Armenian doctor to lead WHO
Botswana has officially entered the race for the leadership of the World Health Organisation by nominating Armenian paediatric oncologist Dr Gevorg Tamamyan to succeed Dr Tedros…
Tender Invitation: GMP Readiness and Capacity Strengthening for SRH Commodity Manufacturers in SADC
GIZ, on behalf of BMZ and the EU, invites tenders from qualified consulting firms to support WHO Good Manufacturing Practice compliance and prequalification readiness for…
Global war on women through SA's eyes
With South Africa facing soaring femicide rates, the ongoing UN General Assembly in New York highlights the urgent need to address the global crisis and backlash against women's…
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…
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…