Gender
latest news & developmentsMore than Mandela’s wife: Nomzamo’s own fight
An exploration of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s life and resistance against apartheid, highlighting how black women's domestic, social, and political labour shaped South African…
Redefining “Mama’s Boy”: From an Insult to a Compliment
Society often uses the term "mama's boy" to mock men who share close bonds with their mothers, equating affection with weakness. It is time to challenge outdated stereotypes and…
I have earned my 45 years: Heritage, age and the politics of recognition
Busisiwe Madikizela-Theu examines how casual forms of address, youthfulness, and heritage intersect, exploring how colonialism disrupted African relational identities and why…
A woman leading the African Development Bank would be a strategic investment
The AfDB has been led by men since it was founded in 1964.
The Democratic Alliance’s attack on racial redress undermines inclusive growth
Race and labour market socio-economic disparities account for a significant share of the country’s overall inequality and must be addressed
Home village of Algerian boxer in gender controversy hails its ‘heroine’
Imane Khelif has fought on the women’s circuit for years and there is nothing to suggest she identifies as anything other than female
uNomkhubulwane and songs of the water spirits
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album
Celebrating International Women’s Day at the High Commission of Cyprus
Supporting the inclusion and empowerment of women
Tackling the gender inequality issue in the South African workplace
It is essential that the needs of working mothers are accommodated
Inter-School Forum points the way forward for youth
One of the primary concerns for today’s youth is the world they are inheriting, which often leads to ‘eco-anxiety’
Amplifying the voice and visibility of gender to unlock inclusion in smart cities
Cities in general have a masculine vision. This needs to change
The fight for gender equality in sport continues
Those in power continue to ignore the increasing calls for change from successful sportswomen
Three women in ANC top 6 welcomed but will this happen at next election?
For the first time the party has elected three women to the top seven, but two of them are in deputy positions
Kenya election: What Martha Karua means for women in politics
Martha Karua is taking centre stage in Kenya’s elections: what it means for women in politics
Gender equality is good for everyone
When human capital is more diverse and more representative, companies are more creative, more sustainable and more profitable