by Women's Health | Oct 25, 2022 | Relationships
When we think of abusive texts, we’re often presented with images of men sending threatening messages regarding violence or overt control. But as we’ve seen with documentaries like The Tinder Swindler and Bad Vegan, abusive texts can start sweetly enough...
by Michelle October | Mar 15, 2022 | Life
There’s no easy way to say this: being a woman in South Africa is a risky business. From being catcalled in the streets to being manhandled in clubs and bars to being ogled at the gym, there aren’t many safe spaces. Home and work are difficult to navigate for many...
by Women's Health | Apr 14, 2020 | Life
The National Lockdown has had a huge impact on the number of reported domestic violence cases in South Africa. Back in 2018, a report by the UNDOC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) found that almost six out of 10 women intentionally killed are murdered by an...
by Women's Health | Jun 3, 2019 | Life
Whether you’re sweating it out on the treadmill, doing some squats on the mat or trying to follow along in a dance cardio class, the gym can be a vulnerable environment. But for some people, the gym brings a whole other form of feeling uncomfortable. Creeps In...
by Women's Health | Dec 8, 2017 | Life
By Anonymous; Photograph by Freepik “I didn’t think they would believe a young coloured girl over a senior white manager…” As a junior manager I was working late one night when the general manager came past my desk. He noted that I had had a birthday...
