Gender
Khayelitsha lesbian murder case postponed 14 times since May
“The justice system is failing us” says sister of Phelokazi Mqathanya who was fatally stabbed in 2021
Brief | 20 January 2023
Church leaders sometimes cover up domestic violence, say speakers at workshop
“Women are told to pray and fast, but men are not told to stop beating their wives”
Brief | 13 December 2022
Without help these shelters will close within weeks
Saartjie Baartman Centre in Cape Town says it needs R300,000 within the next two weeks. St Anne’s Homes also has a cash crisis.
News | 29 November 2022
Learners take the lead in gay pride march in Gqeberha
About 60 learners and some adults marched on Saturday in KwaMagxaki to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community
Brief | 28 November 2022
African women demand voice at climate change summits
“We need concrete solutions for climate change now”
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 18 November 2022
Khayelitsha lesbian murder trial set to start next week, after tenth postponement
“I understand the reason for the postponement, but this country’s legal system is bad” says sister of murder-victim Phelokazi Mqathanya
Brief | 6 October 2022
Couple challenges law on maternity leave
Both parents should be entitled to the same leave when a baby is born, argues Polokwane couple
Law | 26 September 2022
Former UCT student named on rapist list wins damages
The woman who wrongfully put the student’s name on the widely circulated list must pay R300,000 in damages and medical bills
Law | 9 September 2022
Civil society criticises Gender Commission box-ticking exercise
Organisations say the period for public comment on selection of commissioners is inadequate
News | 7 September 2022