Latest articles on Gender Issues

What women want

Article M&G Data Desk - 12 Apr 2019

There are more women registered to vote than men. In response, political party manifestos have increased their attention to gender issues.

Women’s rights groups starved of cash

Article Colleen Lowe Morna - 7 Mar 2017

The harsh reality is that progressive gender work in Southern Africa is being hamstrung by changing economic realities in the north.

We’re all made in God’s image

Article Lesego Setou - 3 Feb 2017

My gender is one part of me; it is not everything of me. I’d be a fool to limit myself.

After sharing stories on radio about LGBTI people I saw a big change in my community

Article Carl Collison - 1 Nov 2016

Now they really see me as someone who matters, thinks and feels, says activist Velisa Jara

Gender barriers fall when men are exposed to change

Analysis Staff Reporter - 28 Sep 2016

Global studies reveal that first-hand experience alters fixed ideas about traditional roles.

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

Analysis Staff Reporter - 16 Aug 2016

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

Women cold-shouldered as political parties cosy up to youth

Analysis Colleen Lowe Morna & Janine Hicks - 13 Jul 2016

The country seems to be slipping back into patriarchy and election manifestos barely refer to women, yet they’re the largest voting group.

Rights will be eroded by new chiefly laws

Analysis Staff Reporter - 6 Aug 2015

The disturbing trends run counter to the country's constitutional and legislative advances.

The Goldilocks zone of gender, identity and perhaps … God?

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Apr 2014

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.

Women sick of inequality – literally

Article Bhekisisa Team - 11 Feb 2014

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

New political party to tackle gender issues

Article Sapa - 1 Feb 2014

The Equal Rights Party, one with a focus on gender and sexual issues, will contest the national elections this year.

Women work while men socialise, finds Stats SA

Article Sipho Kings - 28 Aug 2013

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

Lennox calls on SA to fight gender-based violence

Article Lynley Donnelly - 2 May 2013

An emotional Annie Lennox called on South Africans to do more to fight the scourge of violence against women and children.

Anne Frank’s diary isn’t pornographic – it just reveals an uncomfortable truth

Article Staff Reporter - 2 May 2013

Instead of banning the diary from schools, as Gail Horalek would like, we should teach girls not to be ashamed of their bodies.

Man up to gender studies

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Nov 2012

To some, gender may seem to be an unimportant topic, a frivolous diversion from the more critical problems of poverty, war, disease or racism.

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khaya koko & Oupa Nkosi - 29 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

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

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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