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Women's Day holds deep significance for influential South African women who have shaped the country's political, business, and academic landscapes. It's a day to remember those…
Editorial: Beyond the headlines
In this special Women's Day edition, editor Lesego Chepape reflects on the powerful stories of South African women, highlighting their honesty, courage, and the ripple effect of…
The women who hold us together
This Women's Day, we honour the remarkable women whose profound contributions often go unnoticed. From community builders to leaders, discover the individuals whose quiet…
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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 in Africa are still trapped
Women and girls continue to fight for their human rights and wellbeing, generations after they were recognised
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.