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Humiliated: A year ago Mothi Kapunda went to the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital when she went into labour. She felt the staff belittled her because she doesn’t fully understand the languages used in the hospital. (Luntu Ndzandze)

Forgotten people of Platfontein

Public consultations for the country’s new health Bill show how language barriers can keep healthcare away from those who need it

Bulelani Ngcuka

Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your period

When we are socialised to believe something as natural as menstruation is dirty, those who bleed may feel embarrassed about their period.

Moon cups

Why some people may not be over the moon about menstrual cups

Moon cups, reusable pads and period panties are all alternatives to disposable pads and tampons, but they may not work for everyone.

What do you do if you suspect your child has autism? We answer these and other questions about the disorder.

How to tell if your child has autism

What do you do if you suspect your child has autism? We answer these and other questions about the disorder.

The writer says

Jesus is a feminist – and so am I

Pontsho Pilane writes about her deep connection with both her faith and her feminism, and her efforts to make sense of the two together.

Uncomfortable reality: Women have to think twice about sitting in the front seats of taxis because of sexual harassment.

Spreading men and shrinking women

Women have learned to become smaller, more silent and as invisible as possible while navigating their lives. No more!

History of the Female Entrepreneur Awards (Photo Archive)

Buy black and you’ll never go back

From tattoo parlours to clothing lines and hair care, proudly African businesses are taking off.

The locked gate of the Universiy of the Free State.

#ColourBlind campaign refuses to open its eyes to injustice

The campaign is laced with good intentions but ultimately has the potential to cause more harm than good.

Police maintained order near Parliament as various groups took to the streets.

Sona protests a telling barometer of discontent

DA, EFF, PAC, Ses’khona and Rhodes, Zuma and Fees Must Fall protesters took to the streets ahead of the president’s State of the Nation address.

Alternative ways of bringing about change include service delivery protests and social media campaigns.

Will young voters choose the EFF?

Experts say young people, disenchanted with party politics, are opting for other ways to be heard.