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/ 12 November 2024

NWU’s population and health expertise is guiding South Africa to a more equitable future

The Population and Health Research Entity at the North-West University (NWU) brings together both budding and veteran researchers with a singular mission: to illuminate and address the shifting dynamics of South Africa’s population, health and social structures

By North West University

Partner Content

/ 8 March 2024

Navigating pathways to empowerment

A reflective journey on women’s progress and Avon’s pioneering role in the last 25 years

By Partner Content

Article

/ 9 February 2020

South Africa’s teen moms are on their own

State health facilities and the school curriculum have failed the youth, forcing young mothers into unsupported single parenthood

By Tebadi Mmotla

Analysis

/ 27 January 2017

Does ANC really push equity?

The sudden push for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to become the ANC president seems disingenuous.

By Dineo Bendile

Article

/ 8 March 2016

Better maternity leave laws are needed to protect African mothers

Maternity leave for women in developing countries is still a massive problem, with many women in informal sectors not receiving adequate cover.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 7 March 2016

Young women told: ‘If a man touches you, you’ll get pregnant’

Unintended pregnancies and abortions in Nigeria could be reduced if myths are dispelled and young women have the right information.

By Staff Reporter

Africa

/ 24 February 2016

Ghana’s formidable ‘queen mothers’ rise up

Women chiefs are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s development, advocating for women’s and children’s rights.

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 13 August 2015

Banked, but women still losing out financially

South African women are more money-savvy than they used to be with more bank accounts than men, but they still earn less than their male counterparts.

By Nomsa Daniels

Article

/ 25 June 2015

Top court nominations begin to address judicial gender injustice

The Judicial Service Commission plans to interview five candidates for key positions – and all of them are women.

By Sarah Evans

Africa

/ 13 March 2015

SA 2nd on list of African countries with most female MPs

Despite gains, the overall picture is of an excruciatingly slow pace in increasing women’s participation in the African political space, surveys show.

By Mail Guardian Africa

Article

/ 6 March 2015

Call for law that would allow women to monitor pay gap

The gender pay discrepancy in Germany is one of the highest in the European Union.

By Louise Osborne

Article

/ 7 October 2014

JSC: ‘Boys Club’ hinders gender parity in legal profession

Efforts to promote gender equality in the JSC are being stalled by obstacles such as the "boys club", foiling hopes for gender transformation.

By Sarah Evans

Article

/ 8 September 2014

UCT: A campus at odds with itself

Weighed down by the past, the Cape university is lagging behind in transforming its staff profile

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 5 March 2014

Gender equity Bill passed amid criticism

A Bill that aims to empower women and promote gender equality has been adopted in the National Assembly.

By Sapa

Article

/ 11 February 2014

Women sick of inequality – literally

Research shows women are more likely to have high blood pressure and experts blame the added stress of unequal gender roles.

By Bhekisisa Team

Article

/ 22 February 2013

No more gender-based activism

Feminist polemic can breed defensiveness. How can we make it more fully inclusive?

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 1 February 2013

Concourt vacancy exposes the lip service paid to gender equity

For all the talk of the imperative of strict compliance with section 174(2) of the Constitution when it comes to gender only lip service is paid.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author

Article

/ 19 November 2012

Anglican Church to decide on women bishops

In its biggest decision for 20 years, the Church of England’s legislative body will vote on whether to allow women bishops.

By Sapa Afp

Article

/ 31 August 2012

Women’s Month: Turn empty platitudes into action

Until all women are safe and have access to health services, Women’s Month will mean nothing, writes Marion Stevens.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 25 November 2011

‘Zero tolerance for violence against women’

As the 16 days of activism campaign kicked off in South Africa, the UN has called for zero tolerance for violence against women.

By Faranaaz Parker

Article

/ 29 October 2011

Media’s gender apartheid

Outgoing JSE chief executive Russell Loubser’s recent slapping of a female <em>M&G</em> reporter’s behind at a press conference serves as a metaphor.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 24 June 2009

Thanks for nothing

Confidence is a muscle you need in a competitive world and size does matter. Women who don’t have it require training, if not surgical intervention.

By Corinne Knowles