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The acquittal of televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused has shocked everyone. Photo: Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images

Omotoso’s acquittal points to weaknesses in the police and justice system

How many more women have to experience sexual violence before we can see a fundamental change?

Calvin Cloete has prior convictions for malicious damage to property and assault. (Photo supplied)

27s gang member sentenced to life for rape, murder of ex-girlfriend on 21st birthday

Calvin Cloete hacked Carmen Gouws to death with an axe and stomped on her back with such force that he left shoe imprints

EmpowaMen Summit 2024: Redefining masculinity and fostering positive change

It’s about diving deep into the tough conversations that are needed for real change to take place

No boy is born an abuser: GBV can be eradicated before it starts

More than 300 000 men have learnt how to be good men, fathers, mentors, and role models through Father A Nation’s programmes

The age of podcasters as thought leaders is upon us

Self-styled podcasting celebrities – usually male – more and more frequently stray into journalism’s lane, but writer Khanya Mtshali probes the pitfalls of this using the…

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An open letter to my Springbok

From an old acquaintance* with benefits

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Men carry the burden of society’s expectation of masculinity

We all need to unlearn the damaging patriarchal presuppositions of gender

Who do South Africans think does the raping in this country — the level of rape that one sees in active conflict zones? The scale of rape that it gets to be called by what it is — a femicide?

The threat of rape helps keep the vulnerable in line

Using an ever-present danger works to benefit men — no matter their education, profession, class or outward social behaviour

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From ‘academic boys’ to ‘sex-jaros’: What it means to be a black boy in a South African township

Toxic masculinities help drive everything from HIV infection rates to gender-based violence. But before we ask, what does it mean to be a ‘man’ in South Africa, should we wonder…

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We need to ask awkward questions about our schools

Ignore the language used in brochures and on open days and be vigilant about the details

Although two thirds of job losses were experienced by women, two thirds of the recipients of the R350 Covid-19 grant were men (John McCan/M&G)

Nigeria’s poisonous patriarchy

Many in Nigeria believe that familial and even societal honor depends on women’s complicity, purity, and silence

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Our children are killers and we need to change this

They learnt violence at home and in society which is marred by inequality and poverty

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Schools must take the long walk of reform

Many private and former Model C schools may look good, but they are rotten to the core

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The other side of #MeToo

Women and others are coming forward to say #MeToo. Men in general are silent, knowing they, too, could rightly be the next accused.