Reports have shown that 34% of pregnant women die in labour as a result of complications from bleeding and lack of blood for transfusions - hence public hospitals have a adopted a ... Read more »
Sex work is a crime in South Africa, making it nearly impossible for sex workers to report an assault or rape, without incriminating themselves, Mbali Phala for Daily Vox. Read more »
According to Kate Wlkinson of Africa Check, an organization which promotes accuracy in public debate, the most recent survey in the country reported a literacy rate of 64.2% ... Read more »
The contentious issues raised by the religious leaders in the country include equal rights for men and women, and gay marriage. Read more »
The parliament has passed a bill which will punish men who marry or impregnate schoolgirls up to 30 years in prison. Read more »
The legal and justice affairs department has said it will never entertain recommendations that are contrary with the law of the land and the cultural norms of the society. Read more »
Michelle Obama, accompanied by daughters Malia and Sasha, arrived in the country Monday, the first stop of her three-nation tour to promote girls' education. Read more »
"After the struggle to survive bullets, guns and blades, comes the struggle for health care, child care, justice and reparation, and the rights to participate in political process ... Read more »
Millions of widows in sub-Saharan Africa are left destitute after being disinherited and robbed of their property, women's rights campaigners have said ahead of International ... Read more »
The attackers shot at mourners killing many and set houses on fire. Read more »
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