Gender

The protection of women’s rights begins with childhood

Men who are abused as boys are more likely to be violent as adults

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Opinion | 12 September 2018

Young women must come out and shame their abusers, say activists

March against violence in Duncan Village

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Brief | 12 September 2018

Women create refuge for abused people living with disability

“In one house a child was tied to a fridge”

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News | 7 September 2018

Another rape reported at Fort Hare

University promises to “beef up” security and review policy on sexual harassment

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Brief | 21 August 2018

Thousands march against gender-based violence across South Africa

“The 24 demands in our memorandum signify 24 years of democracy”

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News | 1 August 2018

Women and children may get their own train carriages

#UniteBehind says PRASA board chair has undertaken to introduce chaperoned carriages

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Brief | 21 May 2018

Shelters for abused women battle to find funds

State provides 40% of money. Shelters need to raise the rest from other sources.

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Feature | 17 May 2018

Equal Education general secretary stepped down over allegations of sexual harassment

Civil society organisation appoints independent panel to investigate accusations against Tshepo Motsepe

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Brief | 16 May 2018

First year firefighter rises to the top

Amiena Pillay received the award for Best Seasonal Firefighter from the City of Cape Town

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Interview | 4 May 2018

Mother of raped, disabled child says police have failed them

“She could not identify an accused. The police could therefore not proceed with further investigation” says SAPS

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News | 5 April 2018

Study uncovers brutal policing of sex work

Civil society and the police have begun to work together to stop the abuse

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News | 23 March 2018

Abortions: women don’t know where to go

Right to terminate pregnancy is limited by poor information

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Opinion | 29 January 2018

Women wait for work on the side of the road

“We cannot give up because we have children that depend on us.”

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News | 19 January 2018

The forgotten mining town where rape is “normal”

Women and children bear the brunt of lawlessness at Durban Deep

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Feature | 16 January 2018