Leadership
Career advice, leadership and professional ambition — navigating the corporate world, and the women holding power across business, politics, education, civil society and activism.
Women behind the Western Cape’s life-changing organ transplants
As Women’s Month draws to a close, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness highlights the doctors, nurses and transplant coordinators supporting orga…
Women truck drivers honoured as safety takes centre stage
Women truck drivers discussed career opportunities and safety challenges at a Western Cape Mobility Department event in Cape Town, which included practical self…
Stats SA data exposes South Africa’s workplace gender divide
Women make up almost half of South Africa’s workforce, but new data shows a divide between the industries and jobs dominated by women and those where they remai…
The duality of financial abuse against women
Economic abuse against women can include male partners refusing to contribute, exploiting their income and leaving them carrying household costs and debt.…
SA’s workplace gender divide laid bare
Women make up almost half of South Africa’s workforce, but new data shows a divide between the industries and jobs dominated by women and those where they remai…
Women in law urged to champion mentorship and access to justice
Female legal practitioners have called for greater mentorship, professional support and a stronger commitment to access to justice during a Women’s Month panel …
Chef Shannon Smuts on how profit, not revenue, drives sustainable business growth
Former MasterChef SA finalist and Pure Good Food founder Shannon Smuts shares how adopting digital systems and focusing on sustainable profit rather than just r…
Jeri Mookana on beauty, business and bringing luxury clean beauty to South Africa
Jeri Mookana’s Laud Beauty brings carefully selected independent brands to South Africa, combining conscious formulations, luxury and thoughtful beauty rituals …
Women in Science Awards 2026: Honouring Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, announces venture capital funding for female tech founders at the 2026 South African Women…
'Use your voice': Raihanna Amod urges women to take up space
Raihanna Amod sheds light on the multifaceted pressures faced by South African women and advocates for a more nuanced representation in media.…
What young women need to know before choosing a career in financial advice
Discover why financial advice is a rewarding career choice for young women and how to navigate the path to success in this often-overlooked profession.…
Balancing family and career: Fara Hamid's journey in hospitality marketing
Fara Hamid reflects on her career in hospitality marketing, the challenges of leadership and balancing family life, while encouraging women to pursue opportunit…
The ‘engineer of fashion’ giving corporate wear a stylish makeover
Nicole Hapgood-Strikland, a Garment Technologist at Imagemakers, transforms creative designs into practical, stylish garments, revealing the hidden expertise th…
The gender employment gap in South Africa: Challenges for women
Despite significant strides in education and property ownership, South African women face persistent employment challenges, with a stark gender gap in the labou…
Educated, independent – and still locked out of the labour market
Women are gaining ground in education, property and leadership, but latest labour figures show unemployment and participation gaps remain stubborn.…
Seventy years after 1956, women are still fighting for access to power
Seventy years after the Women’s March, women have made gains in education and leadership, but access to opportunity remains uneven.…
From corporate ladder to content creator: How Chané Cotton reinvented herself in her 30s
Back then, Chané Cotton pictured herself climbing the corporate ladder towards CEO status, owning a paid-off home and being married but life has carved its own …
Women helping steer SA’s automotive industry through a changing regulatory landscape
As South Africa’s automotive industry evolves, women in legal and compliance leadership are helping dealerships navigate regulation, digital transformation and …
Meet the Durban-born chef who left insurance after 20 years to chase her culinary dream
After spending nearly two decades in the insurance industry, Durban-born chef Sasha Small took a leap of faith to pursue her passion for food.…
Banyana Banyana's Antonia Maponya balances naval career with World Cup ambitions
Banyana Banyana’s Antonia Maponya successfully balances her full-time SA Navy career with professional football, using her disciplined, flexible lifestyle to pu…
Thirty years on, South African women have rewritten the rules
Three decades of data shows how changes in education, employment and family life are reshaping women’s financial lives.…
Celebrating the women behind the scenes of SAMA32
The incredible women behind the scenes of SAMA32, South Africa's premier music awards, as they ensure the event's success during Women's Month.…
From Bela-Bela to engineering leadership: Olly Ngobeni's path through SA's automotive industry
From a childhood fascination with cars in Bela-Bela to a leadership role in automotive manufacturing, Olly Ngobeni's engineering journey highlights the growing …