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Lockdown escape: Strained services struggle to rescue abused women

Article Joan Van Dyk - 23 Apr 2020

After Easter there was an uptick in domestic violence cases in the country. Shelters have lost income and social workers are having to field as many as 1000 calls a day from women who are now stuck at home with their abusive partners

The Kardashian konundrum

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2016

Arguably one of the world’s most famous women, Kim K raises more questions than provides answers.

Racism is so much more than words

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 14 Jan 2016

The structures that underpin racial bigotry must be understood, undone and cast aside.

Role model? South Africa’s obsession with Beyoncé

Article Raeesa Pather - 7 Jan 2016

Beyoncé is the standard upon which all black women are expected to aspire, argues the writer.

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An epidemic of heritage vandalism

Article bogdan TagDiv - 14 May 2015

The Union Buildings in Pretoria seem to have escaped the anger unleashed on "colonial monuments", unlike statues of Paul Kruger and Cecil John Rhodes.

This land is built on sex and power

Article Percy Mabandu - 12 Feb 2015

From colonialism to apartheid and the present, South Africa's fate appears to be guided by its libido.

Baartman off the shelf

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jan 2010

A ceramist selling sculptures of Saartjie Baartman has appalled historians and women, who say the pieces are neither ethical nor dignified.

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Pandemic profiteering: Activists sound the alarm over Big Pharma

Pontsho Pilane - 15 Aug 2020

Big Pharma is already showing signs of putting revenue ahead of saving lives in the race to find a Covid-19 vaccine, according to experts

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South Africa goes to Covid-19 level 2 on Monday

Lester Kiewit & Sipho Kings Mcdermott - 15 Aug 2020

President Ramaphosa drops most of the restrictions that have been in place for the last five months, citing ‘signs of hope’

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Watch it again: Ramaphosa addresses the nation

Staff Reporter - 15 Aug 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address South Africans on Saturday at 8pm.

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BIO Africa is set to launch its 2020 BIO Africa Convention digitally this year

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The pandemic has opened room for those within the biotechnology sector to join forces and exchange a wide range of expertise and knowledge to fight Covid-19

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Capital Legacy shakes up the South African financial services industry

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The company has created an exciting and industry first, end-to-end financial services solution that addresses the needs of the country’s one million Muslims

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BIO Africa Convention

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The convention is a platform to co-create solutions based on knowledge sharing strategies and it is driven by solidarity

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Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

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Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally