Gender

Sexual harassment: Equal Education leader found not guilty

But panel finds General Secretary acted “inappropriately”

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Brief | 16 January 2019

Transgender discrimination is worse if you are poor

Hormone therapy and surgery are expensive and out of reach for many transpeople

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News | 26 October 2018

“They sit here in Parliament and they are the ones who get the money, and we get death”

Western Cape communities march to parliament and provincial government demanding police curb gang violence

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News | 3 October 2018

UNAIDS director and HIV activist in legal battle

SA academic Vuyiseka Dubula threatened with defamation suit

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Brief | 13 September 2018

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