March 16, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Draft Policy On Women in Sport
Cabinet has approved the gazetting of the draft Policy on Women in Sport for public comment. Read more »
March 09, 2023
South Africa: GBV Interventions At Higher Learning Institutions Yields Positive Results
Anti-gender-based violence interventions have yielded positive results at higher learning institutions with over 700 000 students currently linked to health, wellness and… Read more »
February 19, 2023
Africa: Collective Leadership Required to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African leaders move as a collective in efforts to curb the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) on the continent. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Public Works Hands Over Building for GBV Victims
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has handed over another shelter for gender-based violence (GBV) in the Free State, as government intensifies its efforts to… Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Sex Work Amendment Bill Open for Public Comment
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill of 2022, which seeks to decriminalise sex work, has been published and is now open for public comment. Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: President Calls for Open Dialogue to Fight GBV
President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged men to engage in open dialogue about their responsibility towards women and toxic masculinity. Read more »
November 25, 2022
South Africa: Calls for Accountability in Sexual Violence in Maritime Industry
The Department of Social Development has called for accountability on the many cases of sexual violence and harassment that go unreported at sea in the maritime industry. Read more »
November 22, 2022
South Africa: Empowering Women Economically
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has called for a lasting solution to ensure equal opportunity for jobs and education that will ensure… Read more »
November 01, 2022
South Africa: Second Presidential Summit On GBVF Kicks Off
The second Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) has kicked off at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, where President Cyril Ramaphosa will… Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Charges Withdrawn in Krugersdorp Rape Case
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says insufficient evidence led to the decision to drop charges against 13 men and a minor linked to the rape, sexual assault and robbery of… Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Work Underway to Establish Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says work is underway to establish a gender collaborative fund to support women entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Read more »
September 19, 2022
South Africa: KZN Premier Pushes for Women Empowerment, Land Ownership
Land ownership has been identified by KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, as one of the biggest game changers for the empowerment of women. Read more »
August 31, 2022
South Africa: Government Committed to Curbing GBV
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the violence perpetrated by men against women and children is a devastating social problem that can only be solved by every part of society working… Read more »
August 24, 2022
South Africa: Govt Depts Urged to Take Up GBV Fight
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has challenged other government departments to become accountable for their role and initiatives in ending… Read more »
August 19, 2022
South Africa: SAPS Records 6.7 Percent Decrease in Sexual Crimes
Sexual offences crimes decreased by 6.7% between April and June, the latest crime statistics reveal. Read more »
South Africa: Strides Made in Attaining Equality for Women
South Africa has made significant progress in attaining equality for women in social, economic and political spheres, says Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister, Dr… Read more »
August 12, 2022
South Africa: Dube-Ncube's Election a Progressive Step Towards Transforming Gender Roles
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has described the election of KwaZulu-Natal's first female Premier as a progressive… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Women MECs Urged to Improve Women's Conditions
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called on women appointed to the KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive council, to use their new… Read more »
August 09, 2022
South Africa: Ensuring Greater Protection for Victims of GBV
President Cyril Ramaphosa says three important laws that will strengthen the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), give greater protection to victims of domestic violence. Read more »
August 08, 2022
South Africa: When Women Hold Hands, Change Follows
As the country commemorates Women's Month, civil society organisations like the Umtata Women Support Centre (UWSC) make it their daily mission to provide gainful employment… Read more »
South Africa: Women Challenged to Find Solutions to Climate Change
South African women have been challenged to take part in conversations aimed at finding solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. Read more »
July 26, 2022
South Africa: Maya's Appointment a 'Milestone in Fight for Gender Equality'
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has described the appointment of Justice Mandisa Maya as the Deputy Chief Justice as a giant and notable step… Read more »
July 05, 2022
South Africa: Communities Urged to Unite Against GBV
KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has urged society to unite against the continued murder of women in the province. Read more »
June 22, 2022
South Africa: More Women Needed in STEM Related Fields
There is a need for young people, especially women, to follow a career path in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries. Read more »
June 06, 2022
South Africa: Nkoana-Mashabane Outraged At War Waged On Women, Children
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has expressed her outrage and concern at the relentless war waged on women and… Read more »