Around the world, women continue to face structural barriers in accessing justice systems that are often expensive, complex, slow and, at times, retraumatising

For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into a declaration by world leaders at their annual summit, this year being hosted in Johannesburg in November. In June, the Y20 submitted a communique […]

While regarded as a bold step, questions remained about whether judges and magistrates will embrace its implementation

Studies show a lack of gender-sensitive policies, a ‘band of brothers’ mentality and workplace bullying

The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary

Labour federations said the digital economy could lead to further marginalisation of workers and called for platform accountability and job protection

The evidence leader in the sexual harassment tribunal suggests Mbenenge’s accuser seemed to be distancing herself via the tone of her responses to his texts

Gender-based violence specialist Lisa Vetten tells a tribunal the complainant used ‘different strategies to communicate reluctance and unwillingness’

The Y20 summit revealed disparities in youth-driven calls for climate justice, inclusive growth and sovereignty between the Global South and North

Experts say sexual harassment remains pervasive in South Africa’s legal system, especially among candidate attorneys and court secretaries

At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice

An independent, rigorous process for investigating complaints of abuse of power of a sexual nature must be set up to provide guidance for tribunal investigations

The outspoken foreign minister will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February

Proponents claim that gender bonds represent a powerful tool for addressing gender inequality and unlocking Africa’s economic potential

The pressures and challenges brought about by evolving markets, changing regulations and the introduction of innovative solutions have greatly shifted the agility and diversification requirements of portfolios

In the years ahead, Emerging Market economic growth, buoyed by healthier demographics and rising per capita GDP, will continue to outstrip developed markets

Ensuring a socially secure future for these miners is not just a financial imperative but a social responsibility that organisations like the Mineworkers Provident Fund (MWPF)

The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa has adopted a new corporate identity based on the team collective for the benefit of all

Infrastructure and clean energy investments offer a unique opportunity for retirement funds to achieve stable, long-term returns while contributing to South Africa’s socio-economic development

In South Africa, mining has been under pressure, with some of the challenges faced to increase volumes or mining output being structural in nature