Power & Safety
Personal safety — physical, emotional and cyber. Bullying, toxic relationships and abuse; women who came through life-threatening situations; safe spaces, advocacy and allyship; and the work of moving from surviving to thriving.
SARB unveils commemorative R2 coins honouring Charlotte Maxeke and 1956 Women’s March
The South African Reserve Bank has launched two commemorative circulation coins celebrating milestones in the advancement of women in South Africa, including Ch…
Join the fight: DUT's 12th annual Silent Protest March against gender-based violence
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is set to host its impactful 12th Annual Silent Protest March on August 26, 2026, uniting students, staff, and communi…
Women’s mental health: Breaking the stigma and creating spaces for hope
Women face unique mental health pressures, with Durban’s Tea of Hope creating a safe space to discuss wellness, trauma and stigma.…
Anele Mgudlwa returns with season two of 'The Anele Podcast: Her & Now'
Anele Mgudlwa returns for a second season of 'The Anele Podcast: Her & Now', where she bravely navigates the complexities of women's experiences in South Africa…
Delecia Davids: First South African awarded the prestigious Einstein Fellowship
Delecia Davids, a Cape Town academic, made history as the first South African to receive the prestigious Einstein Fellowship, an honour she describes as a 'once…
'Use your voice': Raihanna Amod urges women to take up space
Raihanna Amod sheds light on the multifaceted pressures faced by South African women and advocates for a more nuanced representation in media.…
The contradiction of Women’s Month: Celebrating while women live in fear
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, we must confront the stark reality of gender-based violence and the urgent need for accountability and safety for wome…
Balancing family and career: Fara Hamid's journey in hospitality marketing
Fara Hamid reflects on her career in hospitality marketing, the challenges of leadership and balancing family life, while encouraging women to pursue opportunit…
When a Country Celebrates its Women but can't Protect Them
Women’s Month, Gender-Based Violence and the Betrayal of South Africa’s Women.…
Empowering women: Recap of the boldly beautiful high tea event
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga celebrated Women’s Day with its 'Boldly Beautiful' High Tea, fostering conversations and connections among women.…
From corporate ladder to content creator: How Chané Cotton reinvented herself in her 30s
Back then, Chané Cotton pictured herself climbing the corporate ladder towards CEO status, owning a paid-off home and being married but life has carved its own …
Thirty years on, South African women have rewritten the rules
Three decades of data shows how changes in education, employment and family life are reshaping women’s financial lives.…
Celebrating the women behind the scenes of SAMA32
The incredible women behind the scenes of SAMA32, South Africa's premier music awards, as they ensure the event's success during Women's Month.…
My first solo-cation in Drakensberg | A journey of unforgettable firsts
A media trip to the Drakensberg becomes an unexpected journey of personal discovery, as a first work assignment brings new experiences, from quad biking and a s…
Why every woman deserves a safe space to be heard
As South Africa marks Women's Month, advocates say creating safe, supportive spaces and improving access to survivor services are essential to helping women fac…
Why women's unpaid labour is essential to South Africa's economy
This Women's Month, we must confront the uncomfortable truth: women's unpaid labour sustains our economy, yet their struggles remain invisible.…
Constable Mokoena: Leading the fight against gender-based violence in South Africa
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, the SAPS shines a spotlight on Constable Malearongwa Mokoena, a dedicated investigator in the Free State. Her remarkab…
Menopause, GBV at work: Why women need safer workplaces
Menopause, mental health and gender-based violence are among the personal issues affecting women at work, prompting calls for employers to create safer spaces f…
Meet Tholiwe Walaza, the single mother who raised world class sprinter Bayanda Walaza
Bayanda Walaza's mother, Tholiwe, revealed in an interview with IOL Sport that her son Bayanda had to overcome his father’s tragic death by gunshot at the age o…
Women engineers driving South Africa's infrastructure inspire next generation
Women leaders in municipal engineering are encouraging more young South Africans to pursue careers in the sector, saying the profession offers the opportunity t…
Women’s Month must move beyond praising women for surviving systems that should be transformed
This Women's Month, we must confront the uncomfortable truth: women's unpaid labour sustains our economy, yet their struggles remain invisible.…
Celebrating 70 years of the Women's March: A legacy of courage and change
Our responsibility, seventy years later, is to transform the promise of our Constitution into a lived reality by advancing economic justice, substantive equalit…
Celebrating 70 Years of Women's Courage: Advancing Economic Justice, Equality, Opportunity for All
Our responsibility, seventy years later, is to transform the promise of our Constitution into a lived reality by advancing economic justice, substantive equalit…