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Power politics: President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead global leaders at the G20 summit in Johannesburg this weekend. Photo: City of Joburg

Trump U-turn on G20 as US asks to join summit

‘There should be no bullying of one nation by another. We are all equal’ the president said after Washington warned Pretoria against pursuing a joint G20 leaders’ statement this…

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka ‘an ANC member in good standing’ – Vets’ League’s Snuki Zikalala

The membership status of the former deputy president is in the spotlight after she was nominated for ANC deputy president

Tshilidzi Marwala.

Tshilidzi Marwala took University of Johannesburg to a new level

The vice-chancellor will be missed but his replacement is an accomplished and astute leader

(John McCann/M&G)

Despite gender progress, African men are shaping the future of higher education

There are only six women vice-chancellors in SA, and progress in eliminating gender bias is slow

Veteran journalist Felicia Mabuza-Suttle

Q&A Sessions: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, standing on the shoulders of heroes

Veteran journalist Felicia Mabuza-Suttle tells us about how she dealt with patriarchy, her passion for youth development and why she is a germaphobe

As well as physical violence, domestic abuse can take many different shapes and forms — sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions — most of which often end up escalating to serious physical aggression, according to experts. (Oupa Nkosi)

Facts and figures: Global domestic violence numbers

“Every day, on average, 137 women are killed by a member of their own family,” said Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, in a…

(John McCann/M&G)

Safeguarding women’s rights during the Covid-19 shutdown

Women will be disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, particularly considering their contribution as caregivers, in both professional and domestic settings

HIV activist Mark Heywood tells Bhekisisa editor Mia Malan the president and health minister are direct opposites.

Zuma: I can’t wait to respond to my critics without restrictions

He also took a swipe at "people" who use the "hostile media to communicate with comrades instead of talking to them first".

SA mum on Bemba war criminal conviction

The judgement is the first to recognise sexual violence as a weapon of war, as well as the highest profile leader.

Mlambo-Ngcuka: Violence against women is an issue for us all

The head of UN Women has called for urgent action to ensure the impact of global crises is not disproportionately borne by women, writes Liz Ford.

Zuma’s stance on Zulu ‘really unfortunate’

South Africa’s former deputy president, now head of UN Women, says the days of anti-feminist excuses are numbered.

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka named head of UN Women

The United Nations has made former South African deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka head of the gender equality body UN Women.

The SABC’s board passed a vote of no confidence in Cawekazi Mahlati.

SABC board again at loggerheads

It is like revolving doors at the SABC board. Outbursts over a committee report to Parliament have degenerated into a "free-for-all".

The Oil for Food scandal so far

The Oil for Food scandal so far

The release of the Donen report into the Oil for Food scandal may well reopen a Pandora’s box of allegations about kickbacks and diplomatic favours traded for oil from Saddam…

Party hoppers: Can’t live with them, can’t live without ’em

Here’s a list of our favourite party hoppers: those silver-tongued politicians who still manage to convince us that the grass really is greener.

Cope was ‘born and ran, didn’t have the time to crawl’

The Congress of the People have "co-opted" the former deputy president of the country, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, into its national leadership.

ANC: Limpopo Premier Moloto resigns from party

Limpopo premier and member of the provincial legislature Sello Moloto has formally resigned, the African National Congress said on Tuesday.

ANC bid to weed out defectors

ANC believes there will be further resignations by senior members in the weeks ahead. Cope has been staggering the defections to maximise publicity.

Manuel’s resignation sows chaos

The resignation of Trevor Manuel — alongside 13 senior Cabinet ministers — has caused confusion and volatility in the country’s financial markets.

Zweli Mkhize. Photo: Lisa Skinner

The party of the future

Ferial Haffajee looks at the ANC’s health and education policies.