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Dr Prudence Makhura, Director of the Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Education at the University of Pretoria.
INNOVATION AND TECH

Women in science need a fairer route from research to innovation

South Africa has made progress in recognising women in science, but representation alone is not enough, says the writer.

  • Dr Prudence Makhura
6 min read
Women’s Month should be about more than urging women to fit inherited leadership models. This opinion piece argues for leadership rooted in accountability, human dignity, meaningful representation and ubuntu — while making space for women to help reshape the institutions in which decisions are made.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Why leadership models, not women, need to change

Women’s Month should be about more than urging women to fit inherited leadership models. This opinion piece argues for leadership rooted in accountability, human dignity,…

  • Dr Judith Terblanche
5 min read
Despite women holding 38% of board positions in South Africa's JSE Top 40 companies, only 8% are CEOs. This stark contrast raises critical questions about the barriers women face in leadership. What needs to change?
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

South Africa’s leadership pipeline is still failing women

Despite women holding 38% of board positions in South Africa's JSE Top 40 companies, only 8% are CEOs. This stark contrast raises critical questions about the barriers women face…

  • Dr Shahiem Patel
5 min read
Explore why 62% of cybersecurity roles in South Africa remain unfilled and how we can inspire more girls to pursue these vital careers.
CAREER

The careers many South African girls never get the chance to choose

Explore why 62% of cybersecurity roles in South Africa remain unfilled and how we can inspire more girls to pursue these vital careers.

  • Julie Noizeux Inder
5 min read
From the streets of Diepkloof to wearing the colours of Banyana Banyana, Michê Minnies has built her career on resilience, faith and an unwavering belief in herself.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

How faith, family and township roots shaped Banyana Banyana’s Michê Minnies

How football star Michê Minnies used her faith, family, and township roots to shatter stereotypes and inspire young women across Mzansi.

  • Lutho Pasiya
3 min read