Gender Bias

Ingonyama Trust strips women of land

Article Paddy Harper - 9 Nov 2018

A rule by King Goodwill Zwelithini’s trust board — that only men can sign leases — is being challenged in the high court

Joanne Joseph

Article Carl Collison - 31 Aug 2018

Broadcaster, Primedia

Morocco’s women surfing the waves in taboo sport

Article Staff Reporter - 23 May 2018

Despite efforts to improve the status of women in the North African country, attitudes have been slow to change.

‘Imali yeqolo’: Really, Gigaba? Women fall pregnant to get child support grants?

Article Nonhlanhla Sibanda Moyo & Bhekisisa Team - 27 Feb 2018

Gender activists are outraged by the former finance minister’s side comments on government grants during his budget speech.

Mind the gender pain gap

Article Kiri Rupiah - 3 Oct 2017

Entrenched sexist views on pain prevent many women from accessing quality healthcare

The words we use do matter

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Aug 2017

Be mindful of what you say to whom. You may even be unaware that you are causing harm

Women’s rights vs patriarchal traditions: Where does the ANC Women’s League stand?

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 16 Aug 2016

Acquiescing to virginity testing in KwaZulu-Natal represents the start of an entrenched tolerance for patriarchy in the organisation’s ranks.

Gender equality in elections cannot be left to the whims of political parties

Analysis Janine Hicks - 29 Jul 2016

Despite a 3% increase in women candidates fielded by political parties for the local elections, it seems inevitable

Reading Naked Girls Reading: Are we dismantling or reinforcing gendered expression?

Article Jessie Cohen - 22 Jul 2016

Adhering to normative aesthetics should be avoided when attempting to empower the natural.

I can be both goddess and pot stirrer

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 7 Apr 2016

And there it was: the assumption that I cannot cook simply because I choose to dress up and wear make-up regularly.

Why South Africa can be accused of hating its young women

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Nov 2015

There’s been no measurable improvement to the issue of gender-based violence in the last decade. Why does SA appear to hate its women so much?

Masquerade of spite and malice

Analysis Catherine Adams - 1 Nov 2015

SXSW’s harrassment controversy shows it is no wonder women still use male pseudonyms.

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Western Cape Judge Mushtak Parker faces second misconduct complaint

Franny Rabkin - 1 Apr 2020

The Cape Bar Council says his conduct is ‘unbecoming the holding of judicial office’

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The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

Athandiwe Saba - 30 Mar 2020

In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre

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Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

Paddy Harper - 30 Mar 2020

President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days

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Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories