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A 2024 study at a South African university found female staff are concerned about their future in the workplace because of their gender. Photo: File

Pace of gender equality at tertiary education institutions painfully slow

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

4 min read
Graphic: John McCann

Misogyny is in a smirk, a meme or in violence

Hatred of women persists, influencing them to internalise inferiority. Resistance is to challenge patriarchal norms and curated femininities

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
A 2016 survey found that more than 91,000 girls between the ages of 12 and 17 were married, divorced or cohabiting with men. Photo: File

A new generation of girls is fighting forced marriage in South Africa

Although we have progressive legislation, entrenched patriarchal norms and economic hardship continue to leave girls vulnerable

8 min read
Nomsa Mazwai and Rapsody in studio. Photos: Courtesy of Nomsa Mazwai

Nomisupasta and Rapsody: The collab that took 13 years

When Rapsody finally came to South Africa to record her latest album, something deeply meaningful and long-awaited took shape.

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Industry players have misunderstood women consumers.

Entertainment companies look for  female audience in all the wrong places

Industry players have misunderstood women consumers, leading to declining sales and audience engagement, pushing them to offerings in the East

6 min read