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Her Month — IOL’s platform for the women who shape South Africa · SA women own 40% of all registered businesses — SEDA 2024 · 42% of SA households are headed by women — Stats SA 2023 · Women in SA now outpace men in university enrolment · SA women-led SMMEs grew 18% year-on-year — SEDA 2024 · IOL GBV Desk: 0800 150 150 — 24 hours — Free — Confidential · Women make up 44% of the formal SA workforce — Stats SA 2024 · Six pillars — money, voice, health, career, home, style · Her Month — IOL’s platform for the women who shape South Africa · SA women own 40% of all registered businesses — SEDA 2024 · 42% of SA households are headed by women — Stats SA 2023 · Women in SA now outpace men in university enrolment · SA women-led SMMEs grew 18% year-on-year — SEDA 2024 · IOL GBV Desk: 0800 150 150 — 24 hours — Free — Confidential · Women make up 44% of the formal SA workforce — Stats SA 2024 · Six pillars — money, voice, health, career, home, style ·
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Financial and economic health: life and health cover, planning and insurance built for the way women actually live, and the practical business of working with money smartly.

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Women and money: The financial strain facing South Africa’s Sandwich Generation
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Women and money: The financial strain facing South Africa’s Sandwich Generation

Women supporting children and ageing parents face mounting financial pressure, caregiver burnout and health risks as rising living costs stretch household budge…

Gerry Cupido
03 Aug 2026
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Women’s Month: How to save money on makeup without giving up your beauty routine
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Women’s Month: How to save money on makeup without giving up your beauty routine

Women’s Month is a good time to rethink beauty spending, with smart shopping tips helping women enjoy cosmetics while protecting their budgets and financial goa…

Gerry Cupido · 03 Aug 2026 Read →
Women and money: 7 Affordable groceries that can help stretch your budget
Lifestyle

Women and money: 7 Affordable groceries that can help stretch your budget

With Women’s Month highlighting financial empowerment, these affordable grocery essentials can help women make smarter food choices while stretching household b…

Gerry Cupido · 03 Aug 2026 Read →
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