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Pontsho Pilane

Forgotten people of Platfontein
Article
/ 22 November 2019

Forgotten people of Platfontein

Public consultations for the country’s new health Bill show how language barriers can keep healthcare away from those who need it

By Nelisiwe Msomi and Pontsho Pilane
Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your period
Videos
/ 28 May 2017

Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your period

When we are socialised to believe something as natural as menstruation is dirty, those who bleed may feel embarrassed about their period.

By Pontsho Pilane and Dylan Bush
Why some people may not be over the moon about menstrual cups
Videos
/ 8 May 2017

Why some people may not be over the moon about menstrual cups

Moon cups, reusable pads and period panties are all alternatives to disposable pads and tampons, but they may not work for everyone.

By Pontsho Pilane and Dylan Bush
How to tell if your child has autism
Videos
/ 19 April 2017

How to tell if your child has autism

What do you do if you suspect your child has autism? We answer these and other questions about the disorder.

By Pontsho Pilane and Dylan Bush
Jesus is a feminist – and so am I
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Jesus is a feminist – and so am I

Pontsho Pilane writes about her deep connection with both her faith and her feminism, and her efforts to make sense of the two together.

By Pontsho Pilane
Spreading men and shrinking women
Analysis
/ 23 March 2016

Spreading men and shrinking women

Women have learned to become smaller, more silent and as invisible as possible while navigating their lives. No more!

By Pontsho Pilane
Buy black and you’ll never go back
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Buy black and you’ll never go back

From tattoo parlours to clothing lines and hair care, proudly African businesses are taking off.

By Pontsho Pilane
#ColourBlind campaign refuses to open its eyes to injustice
Article
/ 26 February 2016

#ColourBlind campaign refuses to open its eyes to injustice

The campaign is laced with good intentions but ultimately has the potential to cause more harm than good.

By Pontsho Pilane
Sona protests a telling barometer of discontent
Article
/ 11 February 2016

Sona protests a telling barometer of discontent

DA, EFF, PAC, Ses’khona and Rhodes, Zuma and Fees Must Fall protesters took to the streets ahead of the president’s State of the Nation address.

By Phillip De Wet, Pontsho Pilane and Raeesa Pather
Will young voters choose the EFF?
Article
/ 28 January 2016

Will young voters choose the EFF?

Experts say young people, disenchanted with party politics, are opting for other ways to be heard.

By Pontsho Pilane

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