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Zimbabwean women arrested fined in Harare for advertising sexual services on social media
Nine women in Zimbabwe were fined, with the option of spending a month in jail, after being arrested for promoting sexual services on social media platforms.
Women on Farms Project calls for urgent ban on cyanamide pesticide
Women on Farms Project urges an immediate ban on cyanamide, a highly hazardous pesticide still used in South Africa despite its EU prohibition, citing serious health risks for farm workers.
Limpopo manhunt: Father tied up as armed intruders shoot son and assault daughter
Police in Limpopo are searching for two suspects involved in a brutal incident that left a father mourning the loss of his son and his daughter as a victim of assault.
Night of horrors: Father tied up as armed intruders shoot son and rape teenage daughter
During a 2am home invasion, the father was tied with rope while his 20-year-old son was shot dead, and his 17-year-old daughter was raped.
Pietermaritzburg mother rushed to the hospital following carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator
A Pietermaritzburg woman suffered carbon monoxie poisoning from generator fumes in Northdale on Monday night.
KwaZulu-Natal woman arrested for kidnapping two-week-old baby
A woman from KwaZulu-Natal has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a two-week-old child.
MacG faces backlash as foundation files complaint with SAHRC over Minnie Dlamini remarks
Following MacG's offensive remarks about Minnie Dlamini, the Somandla Clothing and Nduzuzo Memela Foundation is set to lodge a complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission.
Convicted: Betuel Morake was on bail for raping his ex-girlfriend when he raped another woman
Betuel Morake, a 24-year-old man from Limpopo, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of raping two women, including his ex-girlfriend.
Doctor in hot water for allegedly attempting to rape pregnant patient during ultrasound
The alarming incident allegedly occurred on Sunday morning, in a sonar room during an abdominal ultrasound process.
Limpopo man in court for fatally stabbing defenceless 34-year-old woman
The 34-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries at a local health facility where she had been admitted with stab wounds to her chest.
Tragic end: Limpopo man wanted for girlfriend's brutal stabbing dies by suicide
Police have opened an inquest after a man wanted for the brutal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend was found dead in an apparent suicide.
Justice served: Life sentences for rapists of an elderly woman and a minor child
Two rapists sentenced to life in prison for their horrific crimes against an elderly woman and a minor child, delivering justice for the victims' families.
'Dying for Sex': a hilarious and heartfelt journey through love, loss, and liberation
Based on the true story of a woman who receives a terminal breast cancer diagnosis and decides to live out her final chapter on her own terms.
Dr Sharmla Chetty: Empowering future generations through education
Discover how Dr Sharmla Chetty, CEO of Duke Corporate Education, is making a significant impact in South Africa by funding education for young women and transforming her former high school.
UPDATE: Woman who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom of R3,000 returns home
Zine Mtshayisa, 30, has arrived home safely after allegedly being kidnapped in La Mercy, KZN, shortly after leaving her place of work.
When heartbreak hits: why men feel the pain of breakups more than women
Explore the surprising truth about emotional responses to breakups, revealing how societal norms shape men's and women's coping mechanisms, and why men often struggle more than women in the aftermath of a relationship.
Tragic discovery: Body of missing KwaZulu-Natal woman found, suspected killer arrested
After weeks of searching, the body of Coleen Thaver, a missing woman from KwaZulu-Natal, has been found, leading to the arrest of her alleged killer.
Pastor Thabiso Mongatane sentenced for raping vulnerable woman during steaming session
A Limpopo pastor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for exploiting a vulnerable woman under the guise of spiritual healing, highlighting the urgent need for awareness around abuse of power in religious settings.
Foreign-owned shops closed in Mpumalanga after Ethiopian man allegedly raped six-year-old girl
An Ethiopian man faces multiple charges, including rape, after a six-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted in Mpumalanga, leading to community protests and the closure of foreign-owned shops.
Dionne Marie Hanna's luxury life exposed: fraud charges follow 'Con Mum' documentary debut
Discover the shocking tale of Dionne Marie Hanna, an 84-year-old woman facing fraud charges after deceiving her estranged son and living a life of luxury, as revealed in Netflix's latest documentary 'Con Mum'.
Brutal Fruit’s The Pink Table launch: A star-studded celebration of sisterhood and style
The star-studded event brought together South Africa's most influential women in a celebration of sisterhood, with spectacular fashion, entertainment, and the announcement of The Pink Table heading to Paris Fashion Week.
Thando Thabethe gets the last laugh: April Fool's prank doubles as men's underwear reveal
Thando Thabethe's recent April Fool's Day announcement turned out to be a clever marketing prank that has fans buzzing about an upcoming men's range.
Omotoso acquittal: Commission for Gender Equality says many perpetrators get away with murder
Timothy Omotoso's acquittal has sent shockwaves across South Africa, revealing deep flaws in the criminal justice system, as highlighted by the Commission for Gender Equality.
What Timothy Omotoso's acquittal means for gender-based violence in South Africa
Timothy Omotoso's acquittal has ignited fierce outrage in South Africa, with advocacy groups like Women For Change condemning the government's failure to protect victims of gender-based violence. What does this verdict mean for the future of GBV in the country?
'NPA has failed victims': CRL Rights Commission says Shamila Batohi must explain as Timothy Omotoso walks
CRL Rights Commission criticises NPA for failing victims as Timothy Omotoso is acquitted by the High Court.