Women’s Shutdown set to halt South Africa ahead of G20 Leaders Summit
The Women’s Shutdown takes place on Friday as South Africans protest the country’s escalating gender-based violence crisis.
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Wage study shows women earn 40% less than men in South Africa
A report by the Commission for Gender Equality reveals that women in South Africa earn 40% less than men, exposing a deep gender wage gap across industries.
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Stats show South African women with degrees are more likely to be unemployed compared to men
New data from Statistics South Africa shows that women continue to face significant inequality in the workplace, with lower employment rates, higher joblessness, and less pay compared to men.
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Victims urged not to withdraw gender-based violence cases
According to police reports, these withdrawals are often driven by financial inducements from perpetrators and pressure from families, who encourage victims to “resolve matters privately”.
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International Women’s Day 2024: Challenges women still face in 2024
This International Women's Day, we highlight the pressing challenges women continue to face for equality in 2024.
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JK Rowling courts backlash for denouncing ‘trans women are women’ sign
JK Rowling rekindled controversy over trans women's identity with her remarks on a 'trans women are women' sign.
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When does ’16 Days of Activism’ start in 2022? – Here’s what you must know
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign kicked off on Friday. Here's everything you must know.
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Unintended pregnancy rates are highest in Africa: a look at the complex reasons
Unintended pregnancy is defined as pregnancy among women who were not planning to have any (more) children.
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JSC starts consultation on sex work decriminalisation
Consultations begin on Wednesday, 9 February.
