Remember National Women’s Day – 9th August 2010

Remember National Women’s Day – 9th August 2010

“When you strike a Woman, you strike a rock” – this was the rallying cry of the 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9th August 1956 to protest against apartheid’s pass law system. This day is now celebrated as National Women’s Day and celebrates...

Polygamy: A Freezing of Culture | by Mazibuko K. Jara

Some five years ago, the overwhelming majority of both rural and urban South Africans would have baulked at the idea of polygamy. However, it seems that polygamy has regained some legitimacy and currency. Together with President Zuma, celebrities such as the composer...