Sex testing discriminates against black women athletes
Black women athletes have been unfairly targeted by discriminatory laws and practices implemented by athletics governing bodies. This is...
Tag: Women
Many women academics still recovering from lockdown burn-out
Higher education institutions in South Africa should look into remedying the negative consequences that the Covid-19 lockdown had on...
Zolani Mahola: many names and one purpose
Zolani Mahola is one of South Africa’s most prominent singers. She is best known for her time as the...
Sexism in online gaming: “Anybody can play”, but…
Recent research from Statista shows that, as of 2022, approximately 1.3 million South Africans make use of gaming networks...
What comes after being a trophy wife?
In this humorous South African theatre production, a former housewife deals with loss, experiences self-growth, explores the modern dating...
Climate biologist Wendy Foden’s fight against eco-anxiety
Wendy Foden is a world-renowned climate biologist, and a fighter of climate change. Foden speaks to MatieMedia about eco-anxiety, and about sustainable habits for climate change researchers.
Tackling period poverty in Stellenbosch
Period poverty is a major issue in South Africa, with over seven million people currently menstruating without dignity in...
Stellenbosch women inspired to ‘Live Life in Full Colour’
A Stellenbosch University (SU) private student organisation (PSO) recently hosted an event aimed at empowering local women to bring...
Sally Andrew: On writing fiction, and having fun
Sally Andrew is the author of the crime-mystery “Tannie Maria” book series. She spoke to Chelsea Burnell about her...
Lady Skollie, from head to tail
As an artist known for addressing societal taboos through her artwork, Laura Windvogel-Molifi, better known as Lady Skollie, is...