South Africa: Women20 Summit to Gather Global Leaders in Johannesburg

Despite progress in recent years, women worldwide continue to face significant barriers to economic empowerment and gender equality. Read more »

South Africa: Call for Investment in Health of Women, Children and Adolescents

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to intensify investments in the health and rights of women, children and adolescents, warning that the cost of inaction would be… Read more »

South Africa: Progress Made in Protecting Women, Children and Vulnerable Groups

With the country commemorating Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has highlighted progress made in protecting women, children, and other vulnerable groups. Read more »

South Africa: No Resilient Economy Without Gender Equality

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned that there can be no resilient economy while wealth and income inequality persist along gender… Read more »

South Africa: Renewable Energy Revolution Isn't Just Electric - It's Female

The future of the renewable energy sector is female and Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, is doubling down to make it happen. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Strengthen Gender Equality Measures

South Africa will over the next five years focus on strengthening and monitoring systems that are meant to advance gender equality and women empowerment. Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Calls for Accelerated Action On Gender Equality

Parliament has called for an acceleration in gender equality and women's empowerment across the African continent. Read more »

South Africa: Shared Strategies Key to Fighting GBVF and Advancing Gender Equality

Brazil says G20 countries can learn from one another's experiences in advancing gender equality and accelerate progress towards ending gender-based violence and building inclusive… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Committed to Combating GBVF

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Wednesday said it remains steadfast in its commitment to combat and prevent gender-based violence and femicide (GVBF) through its… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Looks to Global Lessons As It Sharpens Its Focus On Gender Priorities At G20

As the G20 Technical Meetings continue in South Africa, a powerful voice is emerging from within the country's leadership, calling for bolder and more targeted investments in… Read more »

South Africa: SA Ratifies Landmark Women and Youth Protocol for Inclusive Trade

South Africa has taken a significant step in fostering inclusive growth by officially ratified the Protocol Women and Youth in Trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Read more »

South Africa: Probe Into Forced Sterilisation of HIV Positive Women Welcomed

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the probe launched by the Department of Health into the forced sterilisation of HIV positive women at state hospitals. Read more »