Women’s Day
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Western Cape Community Police Board calls on communities to reflect on violence against women
The Western Cape Provincial Community Police Board has called on communities to reflect on violence against women. The community policing…
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Gqeberha teen who was shot in the head, revealed her killers to her mom before her death
A 19-year-old Gqeberha teenager has died five days after she was shot in the head in her bedroom. Police said…
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Man accused of killing Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt abandons bail bid
Simxolele Zitshu, the man accused of brutally killing Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt on Women’s Day, has abandoned his application for…
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Security guard linked to murder of KZN grandmothers
A security guard has been linked to the murders of two KwaZulu-Natal grandmothers. The bodies of Monica Xulu and Zanele…
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Actress Sive Mabuya’s sweetest birthday message to her husband touches Mzansi
Popular Mzansi actress Sive Mabuya penned a heartfelt birthday message to her husband and many fans did not seem to…
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Man accused of killing Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt to apply for bail
The 31-year-old man accused of the brutal murder of Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt is expected to apply for bail on…
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Man arrested for murder of Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt in court
A 29-year-old man who was arrested for the murder of well-known Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt on Women’s Day is expected…
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Loving Cape Town father senselessly shot and killed
Tributes continue to pour in for a Cape Town father and soccer player who was gunned down earlier this week.…
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Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma: Justice system needs to be strengthened to protect GBV victims
Women and Youth Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said that the justice system needed to be strengthened to protect victims of…
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Women’s Day: One person arrested for the murder of well-known Gqeberha physiotherapist
Police have arrested one person in connection with the murder of well-known Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt in her home during…
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There will be tough consequences for GBV perpetrators, says Ramaphosa
President Ramaphosa says he has signed into three bills into law that protect women. He said there is no justifiable…
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DJ Tira celebrates his wife, Gugu Khathi
DJ Tira celebrates his wife, Gugu Khathi on Women’s Day and further advises men. The Durban-based DJ appreciates his wife…
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Explosives supplier linked to ATM and drop-in safe bombings arrested
In a “major breakthrough” recorded in Mpumalanga, a 36-year-old Mozambican national was nabbed while in possession of 58 explosives, seven…
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Gauteng Premier Lesufi: Women’s Day should be a reminder of the struggles SA women face daily
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said Women’s Day should serve as a reminder of the struggles women in South Africa continue…
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Ramaphosa: Govt to ensure women are given equal opportunities
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country has made good progress in advancing and empowering the lives of women. Hundreds of…
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40-year-old stabbed to death in home invasion on Women’s Day
As the country celebrates Women’s Day, police are on the hunt for the killers of an Eastern Cape woman who…
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Eskom suspends load shedding for Women’s Day
Eskom has announced it will suspend load shedding during the day from Wednesday due to an improvement in available generation…
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Patient dies after jumping from 6th floor window at Steve Biko Academic Hospital
The Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria said a male patient has died after he jumped from the window of…
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Anele Mdoda reveals why she did not celebrate Women’s Day
Anele Mdoda reveals she is not celebrating Women’s Day. While 9 August holds a historical significance in the country, brutal…
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DA: Dire state of monument to SA’s heroines reflects its treatment of women
On Women’s Day we celebrate the contributions of the 20,000 women who in 1956 marched on the Union Buildings in…
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Julius Malema calls on SA men to do more to fight GBV
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema has used this Women’s Day to discuss pressing issues including rape, murder, and…
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Department of Sports, Arts and Culture to host a march commemorating Women’s Day
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture in conjunction with women from various law enforcement agencies in Gauteng will host…
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Residents demand justice for woman found inside dirt bin in Old Crossroads
Old Crossroads residents are demanding justice – a week after a woman’s body was discovered in a wheelie bin. Last…
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Ramaphosa: We must celebrate achievements of SA women
As the country reflects on the rape of eight women allegedly by illegal zama zamas, president Cyril Ramaphosa said the…
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DA fund helps informal businesses run by women
Empowering women is more than annual platitudes on Women’s Day – women should be given real empowerment by assisting them…
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GBV: No justice for Roberts family
A family in Cape Town says Women’s Day, for them, is tarnished forever. They still seek justice, six years after…
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Constitution’s promise of equality still an aspiration for women in SA, says SAHRC
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said the Constitution’s promise of dignity and equality for all remains an aspiration…
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Female police officer in hiding after estranged spouse allegedly sets their home ablaze
A Johannesburg-based police officer spent Women’s Day in hiding from her estranged spouse. She spoke to the publication on the…
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Ramaphosa announces GBV and economic interventions
The ongoing issues of gender-based violence and economic inequality have featured strongly in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Women’s Day address. Ramaphosa…
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Brandfort renamed after struggle icon Winnie Mandela
A small town in the Free State that became a prison for a struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will now bear…
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Minister Nzimande concerned about lack of transformation at vice-chancellors level
Minister of higher education and training Blade Nzimande has raised concerns about gender transformation at the vice-chancellor’s level at institutions…
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President Ramaphosa announces procurement plan to promote gender equality
The president says the time to talk is over and that this is the time for action. In a virtual…
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Gender-based violence a crisis: activist
South Africa is marking Women’s Day but there’s little to celebrate for those affected by gender-based violence. The scourge has…
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Where to celebrate Women’s Day in Durban
National Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 9 August. It is the anniversary of the great women’s march of 1956.…
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Thuli Madonsela to climb Kilimanjaro in honour of Women’s Day
She is used to putting one foot in front of the other doing her mountains of work as former Public…
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Bonang Matheba and Sho Madjozi join Power FM for Women’s Day feature
The station has also invited EFF MP Naledi Chirwa and DA MP Phumzile van Damme. For the fifth edition of…
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Phindile Gwala – Women are the strongest creatures in the world #WomensDay: Pictures
Phindile Gwala – Women are the strongest creatures in the world #WomensDay: Pictures The former Muvahngo actress had a sweet…
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Pictures of Royal Zinzi celebrating #Womensday
Pictures of Royal Zinzi celebrating #Womensday. As our celebrities continue to celebrate National Women’s Day, we have just spotted model Royal…
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Things to do on #WomensDay if you are in or around Joburg
We are all celebrating our women today, as we join them celebrate National Women’s Day. This day was put aside…
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Nolo Phiri celebrates Women’s Day in style: Pictures
Nolo Phiri celebrates Women’s Day in style: Pictures. Today it is a special day for women as we help them…
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