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Trailblazer: Buli Ndlovu celebrates those raising children and bottom lines – working mothers. Photo: Supplied

SPONSORED | A love letter to women raising children and bottom lines

Women have to balance their lives as both mothers and as professionals, ensuring neither is neglected, writes Buli Ndlovu

Innovative financial solutions for women: Chipo Mushwana

SPONSORED | CHIPO MUSHWANA: Spearheading financial inclusion and entrepreneurship

As Nedbank’s executive of emerging innovation and payments, she urges the next generation to embrace challenges to help them grow

The plan behind the improvisation: Jessica Nkosi. Photo: Taff Studios

SPONSORED | JESSICA NKOSI: Directing her own life

The actress and presenter has followed her plan to success

Woman of faith … and finance: Meladi Maditsi.

SPONSORED | Meladi Maditsi: Faith, family and balance

She is a finance specialist at Nedbank in the Group Financial Control unit and loves her work

Continuing the legacy: Chicken Licken CEO Chantal Sombonos-Van Tonder.

SPONSORED | Chantal Sombonos-Van Tonder: ‘All women can have it all’

The Chicken Licken leader is a role model for women who refuse to choose between family and career.

‘To raise a child with tenderness is an act of resistance’: Zolani Mahola. Photo: Gary van Wyk

SPONSORED | ZOLANI MAHOLA: On music, motherhood and making meaning

Multi-talented artist sees being a mother as an inspiration that brought her ‘closer to her truth’

SPONSORED | KGOTHATSO DITHEBE: A model and a mother making her mark

She believes that women need to do have the determination to do things for themselves

A solid foundation: Thato Moeng. Photo: Richard Townsend

SPONSORED | THATO MOENG: Game changer, third generation

The sports journalist and presenter comes from a line of resourceful women

‘Children are a contribution, not a disruption’: Sihle Hlophe.

SPONSORED | SIHLE HLOPHE: Challenging stereotypes about working mothers

The filmmaker believes motherhood need not stop a woman from reaching her career ambitions

Financial discipline: Nthabiseng Matshekga.

SPONSORED | NTHABISENG MATSHEKGA: ‘I’m not afraid to talk about money anymore’

The executive head of integrated marketing and experience at Nedbank shows that financial health, like parenting, is a process

Guardian of environmental impact: Emely van Heesch-Smith. Photo: Ricardo de Leca

SPONSORED | Emely van Heesch-Smith: Florist with a sustainable edge turns over new leaf

With over 30 years of experience in floristry, Emely van Heesch-Smith turned over a new leaf during the Covid pandemic, becoming a sustainable floral décor artist for a new age.…

Creating a safe space: Lerato Semenya.

SPONSORED | LERATO SEMENYA: Creating space to shine

The businesswoman took the brave step of leaving the corporate world and going out on her own

Heart of gold: Heidi Marais. Photo: Saleem Naidoo

SPONSORED | HEIDI MARAIS: Creativity via crafting and community

The goldsmith and jewellery designer believes in female empowerment

All star: Karla Pretorius

SPONSORED | KARLA PRETORIUS: From netball court warrior to high school girl mentor

The sport star sets store by good planning and hard work

Growing food, growing jobs: Farmers Hope’s Tebogo Nyathela.

SPONSORED | Tebogo Nyathela: A mother putting food on the country’s table

The CEO of Farmers Hope not only feeds people but ensures that sustainable farming is practiced.

The successful business all started with an origami swan made out of 680 pieces of folded paper

SPONSORED | Michelle Mokone: Mo’s Crib: Home décor products on a global stage

The successful business all started with an origami swan made out of 680 pieces of folded paper

Making room in every corner of medicine: Dr Lati Maloka. Photo: Ricardo de Leca

SPONSORED | Dr Lati Maloka: Aesthetic medicine seen through a brand-new lens

The aesthetic medical doctor blends science, beauty and wellness