Motherhood

Author Moshitadi Lehlomela confronts childhood trauma in Healing the Mother Wound

From initiation to homecoming, Mzansi Magic’s bold new reality show explores family, identity and Xhosa heritage

A gentle, honest guide for tired mamas ready to start 2026 more regulated, intentional and finally included in their own lives

With an all-star cast, the seven-part Netflix series unpacks fame, fraud and female empowerment in the modern African cityscape

Social and economic restrictions for the women of South Africa stubbornly remain

Visual artist Slondile Jali talks about how she came to terms with a new chapter in her relationship with her daughter through an illustration

"When I became pregnant four years ago I just could not believe it. I was somewhat fearful of what people would say and how they would look at me."

"Perhaps a feminist deity gave birth to feminist sons so they could raise the sort of men they would have wanted to be surrounded by."

‘I held Yin’s hand and we both looked’

Community and government efforts to improve lives in Doornkop, or “Snake Park”, Soweto, is the theme of a new book

The sacrifices of a mother are endlessly inspiring

Being kept under virtual house arrest with your newborn is definitely not fun

Award-winning writers and mothers Sibongile Fisher and Megan Ross discuss rewriting motherhood and the effects of their unplanned pregnancies

Authors Megan Ross and Sibongile Fisher talk about the challenges of maintaining a balance between work and family.

Her pregnancy is demonstrated in a way that challenges social stereotypes