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Durban journalist and sick toddler face off with group demanding proof of citizenship at Addington HospitalÂ
Phumzile Mkhungo
Despite pleading with them, they would not allow us through. No hospital security or staff intervened. We were embarrassed and scared.
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Faith Mutizira
Rape survivors are often subjected to hostile cross-examinations and long delays that make seeking justice feel like punishment.
GBVF Declared A National Disaster Ahead of G20 Women’s Shutdown
Faith Mutizira
This breakthrough follows an 18-month campaign led by Women for Change.
China injects R60m into South Africa’s HIV prevention efforts
Ina Skosana
China has announced a US$3.49 million (R60 million) partnership with South Africa to expand HIV prevention services among adolescents and young people, as well as people who inject drugs, over the next two years. These two groups are among those considered key populations – people who are at high risk
Nearly half of South Africans experience Intimate partner violence – study
Faith Mutizira
Globally 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. Researchers believe that intimate partner violence may have its roots in childhood. Â
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