Research by the United Nations confirms that 1 in 10 girls in Africa miss school during menstruation. In South Africa alone, 30% of young impoverished girls miss school during their menstrual cycles due to limited or no access to sanitary products....

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence (GBV) in the world. Studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between alcohol abuse, GBV and sexual risky behaviour among...

According to Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), over 2.8 million people in South Africa live with disabilities. They experience high levels of unemployment, and often remain in low-status jobs, earning less than the average remuneration. Multiple barriers...

After 10 years of global support and solidarity since its official launch by the United Nations in 2009, Nelson Mandela Day not only celebrates Nelson Mandela’s life but also aims to mobilize South Africans and the rest of the world to positively contribute...

When children as young as three are asked ‘What would you like to be when you grow up?’, getting the answer ‘A dragon’ or ‘A pony’ would be nothing out of the ordinary. Such responses, as little as they are, make it apparent that aspirations...