Feminism
latest news & developmentsKagiso Lesego Molope wants us to remember what we inherit
South African-Canadian novelist Kagiso Lesego Molope's latest work, 'We Inherit the Fire', delves into the devastating impact of apartheid on families and black women, exploring…
Will judiciary sexual harassment policy change court culture?
While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation
Misogyny is in a smirk, a meme or in violence
Hatred of women persists, influencing them to internalise inferiority. Resistance is to challenge patriarchal norms and curated femininities
Soul City celebrates its inaugural Feminist Leadership and Activism Centre fellows
These 20 young leaders are now poised to step into their roles as advocates for social justice
Sexism, feminism and humanism: The irreconcilable trio
It is possible to know and understand what feminism as an ideology is, and what a feminist identity really means, without necessarily subscribing to them
‘Bitches Brew: Fast, feminist and furious
In their exhibition ‘Bitches Brew’, three South African artists juggle good manners and the grotesque
Lessons in feminism from the leadership of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
The loss of a female political leader of the calibre of Ardern should be mourned, in the context of our troubled world
Why are white women never called ‘slay queens’?
A new book called ‘The Soft Life’ argues that blessers and blessees are as much a white and Indian affliction as a black woman’s
Art of activism: 16 artists against gender violence
Artists whose work speaks against gender violence is art as activism that shows the need for more than 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The black feminist’s survival guide
Critically-acclaimed Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga’s new book Black and Female describes the lived experience of the African feminist
Women are taking the lead at the Venice Biennale
It is where curators and artists make grand gestures but, despite the wealth of talent in South Africa, our pavilion lacked punch
Mad Woman: The story of a fearless journalist
Life inside a mental asylum can be pretty mad. But for female journalist Nellie Bly, it’s a reflection of her inner world
Teaching African girls about sex
A recent conference demonstrated how eager young women in Sierra Leone were for information, and how helpful it is to receive it
‘Where are Africa’s Mackenzies?’ We need wealthy Africans to fund feminist and social justice movements
Philanthropy is at its best when it is innovative, risk taking, transformative and wealthy Africans are uniquely placed to disrupt complacent philanthropic giving
Black women get raw deal in adverts
They are seen as drivers of consumerism, but sidelined in the industry that uses their images to sell products