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Labour Law

Are employers' responsibilities to act against GBV limited to the workplace?

Keshni Naicker, Amandla Makhongwana, and Angel Phakathi 5 hours

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

ESG

Dis-Chem and Kolisi Foundation join forces to tackle GBV in SA

30 Aug 2024

Why education is the cornerstone of female empowerment in SA

Education

Why education is the cornerstone of female empowerment in SA

Nontando Aina 20 Aug 2024

Celebrating Women’s Day: South Africa’s legacy of courage and change

Trends

Celebrating Women’s Day: South Africa’s legacy of courage and change

Issued by CONTRACT 12 Aug 2024

Q&A with Hlengiwe Mbambo, CEO of OriginalNerds: Empowering women this National Women’s Day

Women's Month

Q&A with Hlengiwe Mbambo, CEO of OriginalNerds: Empowering women this National Women’s Day

Issued by OriginalNerdsZA 8 Aug 2024

Climate Change

6 little-known facts about climate change in South Africa

Karen King 6 Jun 2024

Bumble has said the ad will be taken down. Source: X.

Advertising

Bumble apologises for celibacy ad

Karabo Ledwaba 14 May 2024

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Legislation

Judicial Matters Amendment Act signed into law

4 Apr 2024

Two Cape High Court judges had to carefully consider parts of speech to decide whether a popular Western Cape phrase violated a court order. Archive photo: Liezl Human / GroundUp

Law Practice

Judges grapple with use of “ma se p...”

Tania Broughton 29 Feb 2024

What to expect at the cinema this March

Film

What to expect at the cinema this March

Daniel Dercksen 27 Feb 2024

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Markets & Investment

#Sona2024: Geffen slams Ramaphosa's address - calls for tangible solutions

13 Feb 2024

#BestofBiz 2023: Legal

Legal

#BestofBiz 2023: Legal

19 Dec 2023

Illembe District enjoys a whopping R2.2bn boost in just 6 months

Tourism

Illembe District enjoys a whopping R2.2bn boost in just 6 months

12 Dec 2023

The ad is the only African campaign to make it onto the shortlist. Source: YouTube.

Advertising

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted at The Care Awards

21 Sep 2023

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Family Law

Govt pilots online platform for protection orders

10 Aug 2023

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Mental health

Growing demand for mental health assistance among South African youth

31 Jul 2023

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Legislation

What the new domestic violence laws mean for GBV prevention

Dakalo Singo 20 Apr 2023

Economy

South African women more at risk of becoming indebted than men

8 Mar 2023

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Employment Equity

Gender empowerment and the consequences of EEA non-compliance

Pamela Stein & Jamie Jacobs 7 Mar 2023

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PR & Communications

Weber Shandwick retains global top PR spot

21 Dec 2022

2022 Lesedi Award winner Faeeza Marshman on what drives her giving spirit

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

2022 Lesedi Award winner Faeeza Marshman on what drives her giving spirit

Sindy Peters 9 Dec 2022

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Theatre

Baxter Theatre presents He Had it Coming

28 Nov 2022

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

Health & Welfare

Avon pledges $1m in grants to NGOs working to end gender-based violence

25 Nov 2022

Johan Olivier, Partner and Siya Ngcamu, Associate at Webber Wentzel

Labour Law

What role do employers have in eradicating gender-based violence?

Johan Olivier and Siya Ngcamu 13 Oct 2022

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Legislation

National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill gazetted

3 Oct 2022

Why SA needs community-based approaches to mental healthcare

Higher Education

Why SA needs community-based approaches to mental healthcare

Issued by SACAP 20 Sep 2022

Samantha Lehoko leaps onto Mix 93.8 FM's frequency from the beginning of August

Radio & Audio

Samantha Lehoko leaps onto Mix 93.8 FM's frequency from the beginning of August

Issued by Mix 93.8 FM 27 Jul 2022

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Legislation

Last chance to have your say on domestic violence regulations

7 Jul 2022

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ESG

What about the Boys initiative to fight GBV launches

1 Jul 2022

Joko, Powa help GBV survivors gain skills through #EndDomesticSilence initiative

Education & Skills Development

Joko, Powa help GBV survivors gain skills through #EndDomesticSilence initiative

24 Jun 2022

2022 Fabulous Woman Awards finalists announced

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

2022 Fabulous Woman Awards finalists announced

21 Jun 2022

Failing to plan is planning to fail

PR & Communications

Failing to plan is planning to fail

Cara Diener 6 Apr 2022

MullenLowe speaks directly to perpetrator in powerful 'Dear Abuser' campaign

ESG

MullenLowe speaks directly to perpetrator in powerful 'Dear Abuser' campaign

Issued by Mullen Lowe South Africa 28 Mar 2022

TBWA tops world's most innovative and creative lists for 2022

Advertising

TBWA tops world's most innovative and creative lists for 2022

Issued by TBWA 17 Mar 2022

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Economy

#SOPA2022: "We're addressing the painful legacy of a divided past"

Katja Hamilton 15 Feb 2022

Financial Services

Cosatu welcomes in signing of 3 GBV bills into law

31 Jan 2022

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Legislation

New anti-GBV legislation to provide victims more protection

31 Jan 2022

The power of purple

Health & Beauty

The power of purple

Issued by OnPoint PR 10 Dec 2021

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Advertising

#DonateYourVoice campaign encourages breaking the silence on GBV

8 Dec 2021

What word rhymes with orange? We think it's courage

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

What word rhymes with orange? We think it's courage

Issued by CDA Solutions 30 Nov 2021

Women's Health

SAMA calls for more education to deal with GBV crimes

26 Nov 2021

Gender-based violence - South Africa's second pandemic

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Gender-based violence - South Africa's second pandemic

Sandri Appelgryn, Issued by MANGO-OMC 23 Nov 2021

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) dives into African Industrialisation and all-round awareness this November

Magazines

Public Sector Leaders (PSL) dives into African Industrialisation and all-round awareness this November

Issued by Topco Media 17 Nov 2021

How mining erodes the rights of women

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

How mining erodes the rights of women

Tatenda Muponde 11 Oct 2021

How businesses can take the lead in tackling GBV

ESG & Sustainability

How businesses can take the lead in tackling GBV

Malusi Zondi 1 Oct 2021