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A group of Limpopo female surgeons performed medical procedures on children in celebration of Women's month on Monday.

Women’s month: Limpopo female surgeons lend a helping hand

Health

A group of Limpopo female surgeons and other health professionals jumped right in and volunteered to perform medical procedures on children at public hospitals in the province in celebration of Women’s month yesterday.

Montsho
August 10, 2021

Women take on leading roles in COVID-19 fight as SA celebrates Women's Day.

Women’s Day: Courageous women lead SA’s COVID-19 battle

Health

As South Africa celebrates Women's Day and marks 65 years since women marched against Apartheid pass laws, brave and strong women remain at the forefront of another crisis currently facing our society – the COVID-19 pandemic. By Kagiso Keipopele

Kagiso Keipo
August 9, 2021

Where did all the time go? Women bear the burden of lockdown

Health

With two small children, Health-e News reporter Marcia Zali had a strict routine. Then came lockdown, and her work-life balance unravelled.

Marcia Moyana
August 9, 2020

When will Women’s Day include transwomen?

Gender Based Violence, Health, News

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Day on 9 August, transwomen remain excluded even as they face the same threats and oppressions as cishet women, writes trans activist Ruby Nkosi.