Women's rights

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Is abandoning a baby in a safe box a crime or an act of love? Court to decide

The Minister of Social Development says parents who use baby boxes are committing a crime

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Law | 7 May 2026

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The need to grow food in informal settlements

Government must take food security into account when upgrading informal settlements like Slovo Park, says SERI

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Opinion | 22 April 2026

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Police fail to confiscate firearms from domestic violence perpetrators, report finds

Guns are used in 35% of murders of women

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News | 11 December 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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