Oxford scholar Ntokozo Qwabe has defended his refusal to offer a white waitress a tip at a restaurant in Observatory, Cape Town. Read more »
Speaker Justin Muturi has ordered a fresh vote on a bill that seeks the realisation of the two-thirds gender principle to take place. Read more »
While most women in countries where the practice is still occurring advocate for its abolition, an increasing number in Guinea support it, according to a new report. Read more »
Rhodes students have been pepper sprayed and arrested by police during a protest against rape at universities. Read more »
Cell C CEO Jose Dos Santos has apologised for comments he made about women employees after causing an outcry on social media. Read more »
My claim is not that women's rights matter more than any other political issue. My claim is that ... politics and analysis is dominated by toxic masculinities, writes Nanjala ... Read more »
Former vice president Joice Mujuru, who was President Robert Mugabe's long-time deputy until she was fired in 2014, will compete in the eagerly anticipated 2018 presidential ... Read more »
An estimated 266 Kenyan women die per 100,000 unsafe abortions annually. Read more »
The bill was aimed at seeking equal rights for women in marriage, education and job. Read more »
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the initiative was "about human rights" and "it is affirming the right of all South Africans to life, to dignity, to health - regardless ... Read more »
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