Despite the country’s political response to violence against women and girls, school-going girls struggle with male violence in and out of school. Getty Images

Why girls continue to experience violence at South African schools

Pupils who are victimised at school tend to perform poorly academically, are regularly absent from school, suffer psychological trauma and may eventually drop out of school.
By working in roles that are typically viewed as being more appropriate for women, men can break down the notions that foster gender inequalities. Shutterstock

Why having both male and female teachers is a good idea for schools

South Africa has a low number of male teachers in the foundation phase. Why this must change.

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