Gender
Here’s what’s in the new Equality Bill
You can comment on amendments to the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimation Act by 12 May
Law | 29 April 2021
Dozens picket outside Parliament against gender-based violence
Concern over loss of momentum since massive protests following Uyinene Mrwetyana’s murder
Video | 25 April 2021
Woman seeks to sue rapists 40 years after attack
Case could overturn three-year prescription on civil claims for sexual offences
Law | 24 April 2021
Concourt rules that marriage act oppressing thousands of women is unconstitutional
The court upheld a ruling that marriages under the old Black Administration Act be made in community of property by default
Law | 15 April 2021
High demand for contraceptive pills smuggled in from Zimbabwe
The market is fuelled by the struggle women have to access health facilities
News | 9 April 2021
The Justice department has upgraded the Khayelitsha sexual offences court. But Rape Crisis say it’s not enough
Activists picketed outside the department’s regional office in Cape Town on Monday to demand better upgrades
News | 8 March 2021
Constitutional Court outlaws bigotry from beyond the grave
The court overturned a will written 119 years ago which stipulated that only male descendants could inherit
Law | 23 February 2021
Home Affairs considers scrapping male and female ID numbers
Gender activists welcome draft new identity management policy, with some reservations
News | 18 February 2021
Woman to pay damages for falsely accusing ex-husband of rape
Two of the five Appeal judges disagree
Law | 11 February 2021