New research from seven countries in Africa signals the future of HIV prevention — but what can it learn from its past?
Such campaigns can draw attention to the widespread presence of the very behaviour they are trying to stamp out — and subconsciously encourage people to view it as appropriate
Too often, governments talk the talk on gender equality, but fail to walk the walk
The Market Theatre’s virtual offering, ‘Chilling with the Bard: A Shakespeare Season’, includes women performing traditionally male roles
We need to do better to create compatible workplaces for black employees
The world has a chance to improve the lives of women, especially those living in Africa
Blanket measures such as lockdowns contribute to the needs and realities of people at the margins of society being overlooked
Automation is unstoppable, but if we’re strategic about its implementation, it presents major opportunities
That’s the feeling I get after a shoot, the idea that, when I’m holding film, those are the actual images.
The structural violence in South Africa rose out
of the invention and politicisation of difference
Women are hit hardest by climate change – and they’re fighting back
Women with communication disabilities are more likely to be victims of violence. But technological communication aids can help them speak out
Cisgender, transgender, non-binary. What does it all mean? We give you the low down.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to appoint a Cabinet that is gender equitable is commendable, but more needs to be done in the corridors of power
Just because you choose to reject an identity you are born with, does not mean it is not there
Compromise means the majority of provincial executives and all speakers of legislatures need to be women
In a world hemmed in by patriarchy and poverty, cash transfers could be the missing link in SA’s HIV prevention programmes.
We need to reach out to all community stakeholders and use the influence of the community leaders to change perceptions around gender-based violence
The Critical Thinking Forum focused on the higher education sector but it became clear that this is a manifestation of a broader social issue
Various organisations say officers are not yet able to carry out the policing aspects of speech and actions based on prejudice
‘In many areas, urban space is, by default, male space’
‘I can feel the pain, yes. But the excitement itself counteracts the pain’
Women, celebrate achievements besides those of marrying and having babies
In times of famine, epidemic and hardship over the past 250 years, women have consistently outlived men, find researchers
Take a look at life after war for the women abducted by Ugandan rebel Joseph Kony.
Those who find their lives threatened in violent, abusive relationships have little recourse to justice
Be mindful of what you say to whom. You may even be unaware that you are causing harm
It’s not right that only black voices in health stories are those patients. Black medical researchers must also be heard in the media space.
In 2016, 60% of women of 15 years or older living with HIV were on treatment. Less than half their male peers could say the same.
Authors Megan Ross and Sibongile Fisher talk about the challenges of maintaining a balance between work and family.
Female activists face persecution largely because their existence is an affront to the patriarchal nature of societies.
The support proffered by world leaders and those of influence consists of a blend of well-intentioned slogans.