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How POPCRU's National Gender Forum is shaping gender justice in South Africa
On April 22, 2025, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) launched a two-day National Gender Forum in Johannesburg, focusing on gender justice, inclusivity, and workers' rights. The event aims to address critical issues such as gender-based violence and celebrate the achievements of gender activists
WATCH: Tbo Touch ignites debate on gender roles with controversial comments on household finances
Tbo Touch's recent comments on financial responsibilities in relationships have ignited a heated debate on gender roles, reflecting a generational divide in South Africa.
International Women's Day 2025: evaluating three decades of gender equality
As we mark 30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action, this comprehensive analysis examines global progress in gender equality, focusing on South Africa's achievements and persistent challenges. From political representation to economic empowerment, discover how far we've come and what remains to be done to achieve true equality for all women and girls. " (95%)
Donald Trump signs order barring trans athletes from women's sports
In a controversial move that has sparked both support and outrage, Donald Trump's latest executive order threatens to cut federal funding to schools allowing transgender athletes in women's sports.
US goverment workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave as programs ordered shut
In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has ordered all US federal diversity office employees to be placed on immediate paid leave, as White House press secretary confirms the shutdown of all DEIA programs. This decisive action marks the administration's first major policy implementation, affecting numerous federal departments and thousands of workers nationwide.
Nelson Mandela University leads gender transformation in academia
Despite strides in gender equality, only seven of South Africa's 26 universities are led bywomen, reflecting slow progress in addressing disparities in academic leadership.