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Unpacking SA's homeless crisis | The realities of homelessness for women in South Africa

Delve into the personal stories of homeless women in South Africa, revealing their struggles against gender-based violence and the societal neglect they endure.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Tragic murder-suicide highlights the crisis of domestic violence in South Africa

A shocking incident in North West reveals the grim reality of domestic violence, as a man allegedly murders his partner before taking his own life.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Women For Change demands national disaster status for gender-based violence and femicide

Women For Change led a powerful march to the Union Buildings, urging the government to declare gender-based violence a national disaster.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Empowering women on International Women’s Day | confronting violence and health challenges

Explore the interconnected challenges of gender-based violence and unemployment facing South African women, and discover how research-driven solutions can pave the way for empowerment and equality.

Weekend Argus Opinion
Opinion|Published

Trump's 'God squad' holds increasing sway at White House

Donald Trump's dramatic shift towards religious conservatism takes centre stage as he establishes a White House Faith Office and surrounds himself with Christian nationalist advisors.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Human trafficking gang arrested for enslaving 100 women in 'human egg farm'

A shocking human-egg harvesting gang has been uncovered in Georgia, where over 100 women were held as slaves.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

SONA 2025 | Women for Change urge President Ramaphosa to declare GBVF a national disaster

'This is a national disaster. It is a war that has long far gone. And the only way to start a ceasefire is by saying their names. 'This is the call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster, when he delivers his State of the Nation address.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Silence on gender-based violence is not an option

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi emphasises the urgent need for action against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa, outlining the government's strategic plans to combat this crisis.

News Politics
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Unrepentant 'prophet' sentenced to three life terms in jail for raping three women and girls

Fezile Zozi was on bail in August 2021, when he met an 18-year-old-girl just after midnight and raped her.

News South Africa North West
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Should South Africa boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan?

In the Champions Trophy, it will be difficult to imagine South Africa boycotting their match against Afghanistan unless Australia and England also agree to not honour their fixture against the Afghans.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published