Patriarchy and men scarred by racism violate women to assert their masculinity.
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August, Women’s Month, has seen the league select a new president. But for many young women the body has no relevance to their political identity.
In a host of leadership changes, the ANC Women’s League has elected Bathabile Dlamini to replace Angie Motshekga as president.
ANC Women’s League president Angie Motshekga has lashed out at male leaders who dictate who should lead the league.
The treasurer says she has personally raised R40m for the ANC Women’s League coffers.
Political inaction, poor finances, disorganisation and a power battle are some of the problems facing the women’s league.
Jacob Zuma has admitted that the state of the ANC’s leagues is a weakness within the organisation and has called on leaders not to interfere.
"If President Jacob Zuma says young women must marry and other things, let’s not make a big thing out of it," the ANC Women’s League president said.
The league has failed to revive its past fervour and is only interested in propping up the party’s men.
The struggle for gender equality has often been driven from outside the ANC.
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The league’s already delayed national conference will take place even later than expected amid concerns that the organisation is losing its relevancy.
Measures meant to boost the ANC’s internal democratic processes have led to fewer women in high office.
The ANC’s Women’s League fails to raise the question of the organisation’s commitment to gender equity when it matters most.
ANC North West acting provincial secretary Gordon Kegakilwe has been accused of abusing state funds, including pocketing R40k meant for an ANCWL trip.
The ANC Women’s League says it can’t nominate a woman president because of "traditions" within the party. But why isn’t this being challenged?
The ANC Women’s League has expressed concern about the sexual harassment complaint against Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi being withdrawn.
The Adelaide Tambo School for the Physically Challenged in Soweto was established in 1980 under the name of JC Merkin.
In an attempt to refute cries of sexism in the wake of a heated Parliamentary debate, the ANC has dug itself into a deeper hole.
As the ANC goes to its elective conference in Mangaung, we look at the resolutions made at the 2007 Polokwane conference. What have they achieved?
The ANC Women’s League asks us to pray for Jacob Zuma’s return to power. But we should rather pray for a return to moral leadership
Jacob Zuma’s detractors have warned that another five years with him at the helm could have disastrous consequences for both the ANC and South Africa.
The ANC Women’s League tried to defend itself this week following a widely condemned comment by Clara Ndlovu, its Mpumalanga provincial secretary.
Kicking off their woman’s month celebrations, the ANC Woman’s League have praised their founder Charlotte Maxeke for helping empower woman in SA.
The ANC Women’s League says women of all races and politics should set aside their differences and fight patriarchy.
While insisting the DA’s march was misguided, ANCWL president Angie Motshekga has berated Cosatu for insulting the opposition party’s women leaders.
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/ 22 February 2012
The ANC Women’s League on Tuesday called for bail to be denied to four men charged with trafficking 16 young girls found at a building in Durban’s Poi
The centenary provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women to the struggle, the president told the ANC Women’s League.
A government department and ANC Women’s League have added their voices to condemning the harassment of two teenagers at the Noord Street taxi rank.
Hushed singing could be heard as African National Congress stalwart Albertina Sisulu’s coffin was wheeled into the stadium.
In league with patriarchy: Once a proud fighter for women’s rights, the Women’s League is now reduced to a supporting role.
The internal democratic processes of the ANC are being compromised by block-voting and a winner-takes-all mentality.
Sowetan Angie Motshekga on Sunday became the leader of the African National Congress’s powerful Women’s League.