Winning Women
This series features women from all corners of life doing exceptional things in business and their communities.
Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela's brewing journey
In an all-new episode of Winning Women, we speak to Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela – who you may know reportedly as South Africa’s first black female brewer.
Mamongae Mahlare takes a lot to small business
Mapula Nkosi speaks to the CEO of Takealot about her plans to accelerate the industry.
Connie Chiume: 45 years in it and still going strong
In 1976, she was a teacher earning R101 a month. For her relatives and close friends, this was a job she could not afford to gamble with, let alone lose. But when Connie Chiume saw an advert in a local newspaper, calling for musicians, singers and actors to come in…
Qhakaza Mohare | Equipping the youth with digital skills
After ditching politics, a career path she thought she would pursue until she was exposed to its realities in the first year of university, her passion and drive for youth development and technology in education took over, and today Qhakaza Mohare has both opened and been involved in spaces that…
Head of KFC Sub Saharan Africa Nolo Thobajane
After more than 20 years in the quick service restaurant industry, the hardworking mother of two tells Palesa Dlamini that she feels her commitment is paying off
Shudufhadzo Musida: Unless we empower the mind first, we will go nowhere as a country
Reigning Miss SA Shudufatso Musida has allowed herself to be vulnerable in order to bring the conversation about mental health to the fore.
Dr Bha Ndungane-Tlakula: We need to be in a space where we can make decisions
They say knowledge is power, and that is one thing that Dr Bha Ndungane-Tlakula has embraced in her 23 years in the medical industry. The 47-year-old practitioner from Clermont in Durban is the senior medical manager at drug manufacturer Pfizer and has three degrees to her name so far. She…
Zandile Mkhwanazi: It's not okay to be the only black woman in the room
Women in South Africa are doing great things, but if they don’t support each other, they will not get the recognition they deserve, especially in male-dominated spaces. Zandile Mkhwanazi, the founder and chairperson of technology hub GirlCode, says it is very important for women to help each other.
‘Tannie’ Ans Botha: ‘I’m blessed to be able to share with athletes my passion and love for what I'm doing’
Show me an octogenarian coach who has produced a world champion and world record-holder this century ... you’ll find her in Bloemfontein!
Mamokgethi Phakeng | 'I'm cemented in the work, not in fighting for the seat'
In the final episode of the Winning Women series for this year, City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka speaks to University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng about some of the challenges she's faced since taking up the position in 2018, as well as how she's doing her best to transform…
Thuli Madonsela: Overcoming ‘good people can’t be lawyers’
In this episode, City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka chats to former public protector Thuli Madonsela, about her advocacy for social justice, as well her suggestion that an amnesty-like process should be carried out for minor actors in corruption.
How did Moira Tlhagale pull off the biggest coach transfer in South African football history?
Moira Tlhagale is a quantity surveyor and entrepreneur, who also happens to be Pitso Mosimane's wife. When she's not overseeing multimillion rand projects, she's busy running her two successful companies tmtj Consulting and MT Sports. In this episode, City Press sport journalist Gomolemo Motshwane caught up with Tlhagale to chat…
Captain, my captain: How netball gave Bongiwe Msomi the confidence to lead her nation
Bongiwe Msomi's netball career started unexpectedly when she was asked to play as a filler at the age of 16. Today, the 32-year-old is the captain of the national netball team, as well as the coach and manager of the University of Johannesburg’s netball club. City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka…
Sibongile Ndashe - The law is homophobic and transphobic
Sibongile Ndashe is a human rights lawyer who was among those arrested in Tanzania in 2017 for allegedly 'promoting homosexuality' in the country. An experience that strengthened her belief that legal action is instrumental to bring about social change, Ndashe continues to advocate for the rights of women and the…
The fashion industry is tough, but so is Lufi D
Fortunate Nkateko Khoza is a self-taught fashion designer who established a successful fashion brand, Lufi D, which expanded to include a boutique, salon and day spa. In her journey to the top, Khoza encountered multiple setbacks including last year's xenophobic attacks, which resulted in the looting of her shop in…
MoAfrika wa Mokgathi - An artistic journey towards social change
Poet, musician and radio host MoAfrika wa Mokgathi is an artist on a mission. Born and bred in Mamelodi, the 32-year-old is not only involved in teaching other rising stars the traits of the creative arts industry, she's also taken an active stance against social issues, such as gender-based violence…
Akhona Makalima - Blowing the whistle on the lack of female representation in sports
Concerned about the lack of attention given to women in sports, Akhona Makalima, the only female referee in the Premier Soccer League, decided to take matters into her own hands and feet. In addition to hosting a radio show called Women’s Sports Buffet to highlight the strides made by women…
Emmah Mabye - Challenging the status quo through the spoken word
Performance poet Emmah Mabye believes that while black female representation in different spaces is essential, it's not enough if women's voices are not amplified. With this in mind, Mabye has used her poetry to shed light on some of the biggest challenges facing the South African society including, gender-based violence,…
Dr Atiya Mosam - No end to giving back
Currently in the process of capturing how healthcare workers have been dealing with the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic across provinces, public health specialist Dr Atiya Mosam seeks to find the best approach that will contribute to lower rates of infection. She's also helped start a food security initiative to assist underprivileged…
Dr Shaheda Omar - People first, children first!
For Dr Shaheda Omar, director of the Teddybear Foundation, working with children is the greatest opportunity of her life. This is why, in more than 20 years of working at the foundation, Omar has never taken a day off. She sat down with Molebogeng Mokoka to chat about the projects…