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Gender Issues

What women want

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There are more women registered to vote than men. In response, political party manifestos have increased their attention to gender issues.
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​Women’s rights groups starved of cash

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The harsh reality is that progressive gender work in Southern Africa is being hamstrung by changing economic realities in the north.
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We’re all made in God’s image

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My gender is one part of me; it is not everything of me. I’d be a fool to limit myself.
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After sharing stories on radio about LGBTI people I saw a big change in my community

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Now they really see me as someone who matters, thinks and feels, says activist Velisa Jara
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Gender barriers fall when men are exposed to change

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Global studies reveal that first-hand experience alters fixed ideas about traditional roles.
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​Women’s rights vs patriarchal traditions: Where does the ANC Women’s League stand?

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Acquiescing to virginity testing in KwaZulu-Natal represents the start of an entrenched tolerance for patriarchy in the organisation’s ranks.
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Women cold-shouldered as political parties cosy up to youth

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The country seems to be slipping back into patriarchy and election manifestos barely refer to women, yet they’re the largest voting group.
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Rights will be eroded by new chiefly laws

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The disturbing trends run counter to the country's constitutional and legislative advances.
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The Goldilocks zone of gender, identity and perhaps … God?

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While you may think the Goldilocks zone refers to not being too hot or too cold, it could also refer to the state of being simply human.
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Women sick of inequality – literally

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

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The Equal Rights Party, one with a focus on gender and sexual issues, will contest the national elections this year.
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Women work while men socialise, finds Stats SA

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An overview of how South Africans spend their time shows that men get more time to socialise while women work in the home.
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National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

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Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
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National

Focus on FW de Klerk distracted attention from the troubling state of the nation

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Some political analysts say President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking too long to mend the country, others says it is the ANC itself that must be fixed
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National

Eastern Cape MEC orders graft investigation after two workers killed at troubled district municipality

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The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption
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Press Releases

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

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VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.
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Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

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Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.
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Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

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Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.
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Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

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Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding
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Special Reports

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

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Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
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Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

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Do the research first; it will save money and time later
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Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

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Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs
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Special Reports

Looking inwards

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Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
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There are more women registered to vote than men. In response, political party manifestos have increased their attention to gender issues.

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