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Bhisho news: Bhisho women lead march against rampant abuse

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Bhisho women lead march against rampant abuse: The Eastern Cape legislature’s multi-party women’s caucus yesterday brought Bhisho to a standstill with a march from Bhisho Stadium to the Bhisho State House to express “outrage” against rampant violence against women and children. DA’s Veliswa ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Bhisho women lead march against rampant abuse

King Williams Town news: Pastor caught up in ‘sex abuse’ row -Hawks look in to matter after women report popular ‘prophet’

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Pastor caught up in ‘sex abuse’ row -Hawks look in to matter after women report popular ‘prophet’: The flamboyant “prophet” Mndayi Njengele, believed to be 44 years old, has a following in Cape Town, Keiskammahoek, King William’s Town, East London, Port Elizabeth, Mthatha and his hometown, Dutywa. He stands accused of taking advantage of scores of ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Pastor caught up in ‘sex abuse’ row -Hawks look in to matter after women report popular ‘prophet’

A collaboration between the Department of Trade & Industry, Woolworths and the IDC sees doors opening for black women entrepreneurs

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A collaboration between the Department of Trade & Industry, Woolworths and the IDC sees doors opening for black women entrepreneurs: Today, the Department of Trade & Industry (dti), Woolworths and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) officially opened the doors of K9 Pet Foods’ new 3 600 m² factory premises in the Western Cape.  This opening is testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of a team of black women who put to test the intent of the Black Industrialist Programme … [Read more...] about A collaboration between the Department of Trade & Industry, Woolworths and the IDC sees doors opening for black women entrepreneurs

Hele, Mali and Mooi invited to national women’s rugby training camp

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Three women's rugby players from the Eastern Cape - Aseza Hele, Unathi Mali and Akhona Mooi - are amongst a group of 42 players who were invited to the second national women's training camp as the squad will pick up their preparations for their UK tour in October. The three Eastern Province players will join nine players from Border making twelve representatives from the Eastern Cape. The province with the highest representation is Western Province with fourteen players. The four-day training … [Read more...] about Hele, Mali and Mooi invited to national women’s rugby training camp

Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women

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Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women: The famine in South Sudan, borne out of years of war, political instability and drought, now affects more than 100,000 people. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of people affected by this crisis, and especially pregnant women as their food supplies are cut short.   According to United Nations estimates, in addition to the 100,000 people … [Read more...] about Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women

Mthatha news: Women fight after Ben 10 buys them identical panties

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Women fight after Ben 10 buys them identical panties: Anako Faleni (18) of Nkontyweni Village, Mthatha is dating two sugar mammas in the village. He said: "I didn't think they would find out I'd bought them the same gift." He said he loves them both. The one sells magwinya, the other sells fruit. But things ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Tussle over Madiba’s gravesite: Only close family members have been able to visit Madiba’s grave, which has been closed to the public. Qunu is about 40km … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Women fight after Ben 10 buys them identical panties

Mthatha news: Xhosa king tells Dlamini-Zuma ‘women are too weak to lead’

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Xhosa king tells Dlamini-Zuma ‘women are too weak to lead’: The Sowetan reported on Wednesday Dlamini-Zuma apparently claimed her visit at Sigcawu’s Nqadu Great Place in Willowvale, near Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape, was to merely pay homage to the amaXhosa king, but it has been suggested she was there to seek ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Warning over water disaster has Amathole towns on edge: Makunga said without alternative sources, water would have to be trucked from East London or … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Xhosa king tells Dlamini-Zuma ‘women are too weak to lead’

Mthatha news: Women given bail in child abuse case

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Women given bail in child abuse case: Two Kokstad women were each granted R600 bail yesterday after appearing in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court on charges of child abuse and assault. The women, aged 35 and 36, were arrested in one of Mthatha’s popular eateries on Tuesday morning while in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Father and son rewrite the South African boxing history books: He will be up against East London's Ayanda Matiti‚ who promotes under the flagship of Xaba Promotions‚ and … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: Women given bail in child abuse case

Women Entrepreneurs – A Growing Trend

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Women Entrepreneurs – A Growing Trend: Women are becoming a driving force of entrepreneurial growth and will be an important influence in generating economic growth, jobs and new prosperity in the future. Currently, female- owned businesses still only account for 30 percent of businesses worldwide and women still face gender specific obstacles as entrepreneurs. To find solutions for specific issues or to set up or grow their business, women often will need expert advice, training or mentoring at … [Read more...] about Women Entrepreneurs – A Growing Trend

A Tiny Increase in Gender Parity in Local Government

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Women’s representation in local government increased from 39% in 2011 to 41% in the 3 August 2016 local elections, falling short of South Africa’s regional and international commitments to gender equality. According to a report released by Gender Links today, in 2016, women comprised an all-time record high of 48% of PR candidates, yet only 33% of ward candidates. This has been a recurrent theme in local government in South Africa which has a mixed electoral system at the local … [Read more...] about A Tiny Increase in Gender Parity in Local Government

The 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Fellowships: Honouring Women in Science

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The 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Fellowships: Honouring Women in Science: For the past 18 years, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (http://www.ForWomenInScience.com) programme has encouraged, promoted and honoured women scientists all over the world. More than 2,500 researchers from 112 countries have been distinguished for their extraordinary discoveries and supported at key moments in their careers. Impacting the lives of … [Read more...] about The 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Fellowships: Honouring Women in Science

PE in the news: ANCWL condemns violence against women by Uber drivers

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ANCWL condemns violence against women by Uber drivers: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag 'border' or 'garden' if you're messaging ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. NMMU operations remain suspended on Monday: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 … [Read more...] about PE in the news: ANCWL condemns violence against women by Uber drivers

Uitenhage in the news: Women empowerment: Building a nation

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Women empowerment: Building a nation: Daku, born and raised in the motor manufacturing hub of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, knows what it is like to struggle. “Everyone there worked hard. That was the culture. My mother was a teacher; my grandmother was a prison warder. I attended Roman ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Women empowerment: Building a nation

Women and Girls with Disabilities need Empowerment, not Pity, UN experts tell States

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Women and Girls with Disabilities need Empowerment, not Pity, UN experts tell States: States too often fail to uphold their obligations with regard to women and girls with disabilities, treating them or allowing them to be treated as helpless objects of pity, subjected to hostility and exclusion, instead of empowering them to enjoy their fundamental human rights and freedoms, the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has said.    “Policies for women have … [Read more...] about Women and Girls with Disabilities need Empowerment, not Pity, UN experts tell States