Malibongwe festival returns with a tribute to women
Woman artists across the country are taking up space and making their mark in the music industry by raising awareness of the issues...
Women bright sparks needed in electrical and electronic engineering
As our society becomes more technology driven, the demand for skilled workers in the fields of science technology, engineering and maths (Stem) increases....
Top 10 cookbooks written by phenomenal women
The rock stars of the culinary world have tended to be men but, in the last couple of years, women chefs have started...
Why is the Aids conference still held in the Global North?
The world’s largest Aids gathering, the International Aids Society’s bi-annual International Aids conference, should never be held in Europe or the United States...
Promote agriculture so that more women are landholders and not labourers
As we take the time to celebrate and reflect on our roles, successes and dreams during this Women’s Month, we must use this...
One movie, two takes: Good luck to you, Leo Grande
It may be publicised as a sex comedy-drama, but the magic of Good Luck to You, Leo Grande lies in the movie’s fearless...
Former Man Utd star Giggs goes on trial for assault
Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs stands trial Monday on charges of attacking and coercively controlling his ex-girlfriend, in a case that has...
Second Media Launch for 5th annual BIO Africa Convention
It is with high anticipation that AfricaBio announces its upcoming second media launch of the 5th annual BIO Africa Convention in Durban. The...
Book extract: ‘A Russian on Commando’ in the Boer War
It was a period of calm, even though the British felt obliged to send us a dozen shells or so every day. Yet...
Kenyan police impunity ‘heightens risk of election violence’
Kenya’s failure to hold police accountable for allegedly killing dozens of people after the 2017 elections heightens the risk of officers abusing their...
Gender equality is good for everyone
To paraphrase the great development economist, Amartya Sen, achieving and maintaining gender equity is central to both development and freedom. The expansion of...
Cost of funerals in South Africa a grave concern
Days before the Pikes family from Hooggenoeg township in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, buried their son, they only had R200 for funeral costs.
Thirty-five-year-old Christopher’s...
Indulge in the Loading Bay’s ethical food
The Place: Loading Bay
Ideal for: Conscious indulgences. There is no sign of compromise in the flavours, smells and ambience at the Loading Bay....
Why medical research is leaving poor countries behind
Data is power. In health care, most of that power comes from research, who is studied, and which questions we ask. Globally, the...
Inform people about climate change to reduce conflict, violence with migrants in South Africa
Throughout the world, every day, the effects of climate change are felt and seen. South Africa is no different. Parts of Eastern Cape...