Imane Khelif has fought on the women’s circuit for years and there is nothing to suggest she identifies as anything other than female
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album
Supporting the inclusion and empowerment of women
It is essential that the needs of working mothers are accommodated
One of the primary concerns for today’s youth is the world they are inheriting, which often leads to ‘eco-anxiety’
Cities in general have a masculine vision. This needs to change
Those in power continue to ignore the increasing calls for change from successful sportswomen
For the first time the party has elected three women to the top seven, but two of them are in deputy positions
Martha Karua is taking centre stage in Kenya’s elections: what it means for women in politics
When human capital is more diverse and more representative, companies are more creative, more sustainable and more profitable
‘Inxeba/The Wound’ is but one of the films of the growing body of literary and visual texts which have focused on queer lived experiences in Africa.
In a music industry often ruled by men, SA’s latest popular dance genre is ushering in a new era of inclusion
The media has the power to shape perceptions, so television shows and movies can help shape a positive view of people who feel stereotyped
But there is evidence that women’s voices can no longer be ignored in the armed forces – meaning that gender is now firmly on the agenda as never before
Women are thus forced into lower-paying jobs, leading to limited economic productivity and growth of national economies
Legislation and political will are needed to set land targets that consider the needs of women
The artist deftly navigates sexist roadblocks and patriarchal potholes with Johannesburg tools: walks and weapons
After more than a decade of violent repression and undemocratic rule that emerged after the 2009 ouster of Manuel Zelaya, a new leader takes the reins of the Central American nation
Companies are beginning to realise that diverse groups such as women, working parents and LGBTQ+ employees, have been worse affected by the pandemic
We all need to unlearn the damaging patriarchal presuppositions of gender
Beauty pageants are political. Calling these women role models, talking about their natural hair, their ambition, their voice is all political. Representing a country on a global stage is also political
Projects in North West and Limpopo grow hope of surviving climate change
In deciding how the world responds to the climate crisis, policymakers rely on research that tends to be written predominantly by men in the Global North
Cleopatra Kambugu is the first Ugandan whose transition has been recognised by the state
Cultural productions give voice to what’s hidden, marginalised and often illegal
In which the Ukuzibuza team ask “Is there still room for monastic schools in a world where gender is fluid?”
Marcia Mayaba has been in the motor industry for 24 years, donning hats that include receptionist, driver, fuel attendant, dealer principal and now chief executive at Barloworld Motor Retail. She talks to Tshegofatso Mathe about her love of cars, the changes she is making in a competitive industry — and why her nervous breakdown was ‘necessary’ […]
Women leaders are lauded for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the data is often cherry-picked
Viewers will find in the series an exemplar of the exploration of forms of otherness most people have never dreamed of, as well as of divergent ways to act in unison
Yvette Raphael describes herself as a ‘professional protester, sjambok feminist and hater of trash’. Government officials would likely refer to her as ‘a rebel’. She’s fought for equality her entire life, she says. And she’s scared of no one
New research from seven countries in Africa signals the future of HIV prevention — but what can it learn from its past?
Such campaigns can draw attention to the widespread presence of the very behaviour they are trying to stamp out — and subconsciously encourage people to view it as appropriate