Latest articles on Feminism

Review: ‘Afterland’ — a novel that foreshadows the Covid-19 pandemic

Article Theresa Mallinson - 23 Apr 2020

For the past five years, Lauren Beukes has been working on a book set in the aftermath of a global epidemic. Its release couldn’t have been more timely

25 Years after Beijing: Changing the script about women’s leadership

Article Siphokazi Magadla - 15 Mar 2020

Women in Africa should not be viewed as having ‘special negotiating skills’. Instead, we should motivate for more women in leadership positions because of their equality as citizens

From Ebbie to Happy Sindane

Friday Nolitha Fakude - 17 Jan 2020

Our society remains carved up because differences are viewed as weaknesses

Sigh. I’m still protesting

Article Amanda Gouws 1 - 13 Sep 2019

Women may be tired but we must continue to fight abuse for the sake of the new generation

The age of the feminist influencer

Article Jessica Horn - 12 Aug 2019

One African feminist's view on how social media clout chasing has stalled progressive politics

Vignettes on our lives and dreams

Article Theresa Mallinson - 2 Aug 2019

The Jamaican-Nigerian writer explores living between cultures in her first short story collection

Chip, but don’t break walls of patriarchy

Article Srila Roy - 17 May 2019

When feminist harassment work becomes too successful, universities ensure that it is undone

Women have the power to swing the 2019 election

Article Amanda Gouws - 6 May 2019

But none of the parties has made gender issues a core element of their campaigns except for the Women Forward Party

Story of an African feminist

Article Kevin Davie - 18 Apr 2019

The arid Karoo was fertile soil for the writing of a young, white, female agnostic in the late 1800s and she is an example of a decolonised mind

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Basic income grant on the cards as Covid-19 threat intensifies

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

The pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis that will leave many South Africans without income security

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Taxis and Covid-19: ‘The ideal doesn’t exist’

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

After months of complaining about the regulations imposed on the industry, taxi owners have been given a lifeline

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Mask rules are not meant to ‘criminalise’ the public

Sarah Smit - 13 Jul 2020

Shop owners and taxi drivers can now refuse entry to people who defy mandatory mask-wearing regulations

Press Releases

Special Reports

Yvonne Chetty: a passion for an efficient public sector and mentoring

special reports - 13 Jul 2020

'Being affiliated to a professional body such as SAICA makes providing expert guidance and support to my colleagues that much easier'

Special Reports

Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow

Special Reports

Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan

special reports - 8 Jul 2020

Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date

Special Reports

Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA

Staff Reporter - 8 Jul 2020

SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations

Special Reports

Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities

Special Reports

Cheque value bundles – real value

special reports - 7 Jul 2020

Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities

Special Reports

Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket

special reports - 6 Jul 2020

In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners

Special Reports

Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised

special reports - 3 Jul 2020

SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector