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A 2024 study at a South African university found female staff are concerned about their future in the workplace because of their gender. Photo: File

Pace of gender equality at tertiary education institutions painfully slow

Studies show a lack of gender-sensitive policies, a ‘band of brothers’ mentality and workplace bullying

Graphic: John McCann

Misogyny is in a smirk, a meme or in violence

Hatred of women persists, influencing them to internalise inferiority. Resistance is to challenge patriarchal norms and curated femininities

A 2016 survey found that more than 91,000 girls between the ages of 12 and 17 were married, divorced or cohabiting with men. Photo: File

A new generation of girls is fighting forced marriage in South Africa

Although we have progressive legislation, entrenched patriarchal norms and economic hardship continue to leave girls vulnerable

Nomsa Mazwai and Rapsody in studio. Photos: Courtesy of Nomsa Mazwai

Nomisupasta and Rapsody: The collab that took 13 years

When Rapsody finally came to South Africa to record her latest album, something deeply meaningful and long-awaited took shape.

Industry players have misunderstood women consumers.

Entertainment companies look for  female audience in all the wrong places

Industry players have misunderstood women consumers, leading to declining sales and audience engagement, pushing them to offerings in the East

It is essential that women and girls are empowered to seize the growing possibilities in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths

Unlocking the exciting and diverse world of STEM careers for women

It is essential that women and girls are empowered to seize the growing possibilities in the field of science, technology, engineering and maths

Photo by Paul Zinken/picture alliance via Getty Images

Proudly woman, proudly South African

Women exhibit a radical resistance to the war within and the war experienced in their daily lives.

Top 10 cookbooks written by phenomenal women

In celebration of National Women’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of cookbooks written by women you should have on your shelf

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We women of 2021 need a new charter

Rita Ndzanga demonstrated that ordinary people together can do extraordinary things. It’s our turn now

Women and girls continue to fight for their human rights and wellbeing, generations after they were recognised.
(Photo: AFP/Marco Longari)

Women in Africa are still trapped

Women and girls continue to fight for their human rights and wellbeing, generations after they were recognised

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Women are South Africa’s changemakers and they deserve more

The truth is the economy still largely revolves around men, especially white men like me, writes Alef Meulenberg.