Latest articles on Feminism

The bloody battle to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Opinion John Davenport - 20 Sep 2020

Neither side will hesitate for a second to do anything to win

Searching for justice in the war on womxn’s bodies

Opinion Gabriel Hoosain Khan - 9 Sep 2020

In a world defined by gendered violence, what can we do differently?

Why Uganda needs a Stella Nyanzi in Parliament

Africa Eric Mwine-Mugaju - 14 Jul 2020

Many Ugandans find Stella Nyanzi’s mode of protest, including vulgar insults and stripping to make a point, unsettling. But her challenge to the country’s patriarchy could bring much-needed reform

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

Young reading

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2018

Kate Rogan of LoveBooks has a special place for books for her younger readers across all age groups. Here she gives recommendations for 2018

The witch is she who dares to act alone

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2018

Women have to unite in a country and parts of the world where the ultimate subjugation is death

The fear of the feminine is futile

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Nov 2018

The heterosexual community is not the only group responsible for gender suppression

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Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community

khaya koko - 23 Oct 2020

Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.

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Hawks swoop down with more arrests in R1.4-billion corruption blitz

khaya koko - 22 Oct 2020

The spate of arrests for corruption continues apace in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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