Gender
New law protects women against online abuse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed laws extending protection against harm online and in social media
By Tina Power
Law | 22 February 2022
Chief Justice candidates: Mandisa Maya says South Africa has always been ready for a woman Chief Justice
Mandisa Maya is the only woman candidate for the position
News | 2 February 2022
Man ordered to pay over R3 million in maintenance arrears 29 years after divorce
Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that maintenance orders will only prescribe after 30 years
Law | 1 February 2022
Parole board told to explain why repeat sex offender was released from jail
Appeal court decision revives woman’s civil suit against minister of justice for R2 million in damages
Law | 2 November 2021
Pregnant women queue all night outside abortion clinic
“Poor treatment like this forces some of the women to go for illegal abortions”
By Mkhuseli Sizani and Hoseya Jubase
News | 21 October 2021
Hundreds march to Union Buildings over health system corruption
Protesters speak of ignorance and bigotry from clinic staff
News | 19 October 2021
How mining erodes the rights of women
Women are also marginalised when it comes to the economic benefits that mining brings
Opinion | 7 October 2021
Woman can name her alleged rapist, court rules
June Dolley-Major said on Facebook that Melvin Booysen raped her
Law | 3 September 2021
Study finds extreme levels of violence against sex workers
Decriminalisation of sex work will make women safer, says advocacy group
By Elsabé Brits
News | 27 August 2021