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Women should not have to perform wellness to be valued
South Africa celebrates women's strength, but for those with chronic illnesses like lupus, resilience can be a dangerous compliment. This article explores the hidden costs women…
Diversity, equity and inclusion kills: Why we need to stop advocating for it
If power and accountability remain unchanged, inclusion efforts do not create equity — they reinforce vulnerability
‘First They Came’: Global rise of authoritarianism is everyone’s fight for rights
If we do not speak out against the erosion of rights by authoritarian leaders, anti-rights movements will be emboldened everywhere
Rights groups criticise new Bela law’s ‘silence’ on plight of learners with disabilities
South Africa has 489 special needs schools that face a R21 million budget shortfall as they grapple with dilapidated facilities This content is restricted to registered users and…
Apple’s not-so-top 100 list: Is it rotten to the core?
The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on…
What does the world need to achieve sustainable, inclusive growth?
Business-led innovation is one of the factors could help close the empowerment and sustainability gaps
Culture of authenticity needed to achieve diverse workplaces
A legislative environment alone will not achieve race and gender equity; people must feel like they belong at work too
Government’s liquified petroleum gas strategy fails smaller players
The government should create an enabling environment for black women business owners to become less reliant on de facto monopolies in the industry
Nothing about us without us
We no longer need traditional leadership; decisions that affect communities should involve all the people concerned
Can harsh fiscal trade-offs still improve agency and social cohesion for South Africans?
This year’s budget will be a balancing act, but the treasury needs to prioritise restoring South Africans economic agency
Charter For Compassion is a good guide for continuing Tutu’s legacy
The best way to honour Tutu’s legacy is to champion his values of unity, justice and compassion, as espoused in the charter to which he contributed
Tutu’s dream of a church where all belong made real
Exclusion remains real for many LGBTIQ+ Christians – but there are committed activists trying to change that
Workplace diversity is under the spotlight
Companies are beginning to realise that diverse groups such as women, working parents and LGBTQ+ employees, have been worse affected by the pandemic
South Africa needs a national, co-ordinated plan of action to create jobs for youth
To turn SA’s youth unemployment crisis around, we need to believe in young people’s potential, but also come up with a concrete, inclusive action plan
Facts and figures: The proportion of women legislators worldwide
Twenty-six years after the Beijing Declaration, which set the target for reaching gender balance in political decision-making, women are still underrepresented across all levels…