Women's rights

Women in informal settlements are often silenced

They are systematically excluded from participating in local political life

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Opinion | 13 November 2025

Domestic violence helpline saves lives but it needs public support

The helpline plays a crucial role getting victims of violence swiftly into shelters

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News | 30 September 2025

Court backs woman pastor against barrage of sexist abuse

All employers, including churches, are subject to labour laws, judge points out

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Law | 4 April 2025

Joburg march to raise awareness about access to free, safe abortions

Saturday was International Safe Abortions Day

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Brief | 30 September 2024

Aunty Bettie: a lifetime of fighting for women farm workers

“If you know your rights you can stand up for yourself”

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Interview | 9 August 2024

Wolwerivier transformed into a catwalk for International Women’s Day

Organisers hope the annual modelling event will encourage more young women from the community to follow their dreams

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Photo Essay | 11 March 2024

A judge found that a man did not intend to rape his girlfriend. The Supreme Court of Appeal will hear the case this week

“What we are left with is a high level of impunity for sexual violence that affects a large segment of women in South Africa.”

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News | 13 November 2023

Elderly Gugulethu women celebrated at end of Women’s Month

“Our own children don’t take care of us, they neglect us. These clubs help us feel accepted and loved” says pensioner.

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Brief | 1 September 2023