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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 Staff Reporter - 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.

An epidemic of heritage vandalism

Article Staff Reporter - 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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