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Elevated but accessible: The idea that food can be both simple and intentional sits at the centre of Mmule
Setati’s storytelling. Photos: Supplied

Mmule Setati’s recipe for identity, healing and community

In a world of conflicting food narratives, Mmule Setati offers clarity through ‘Feed My Tribe’, centering simplicity, intention and emotional connection in every meal

Keen eye: Bulelwa Jordan-Tati, the founder of Urban Blend Interiors, a Cape Town studio, offering design services that transform interiors into personal retreats for their clients. Photos: Urban Blend Interiors

Designing with soul: How Bulelwa Jordan-Tati shapes spaces that Feel

Bulelwa Jordan-Tati reflects on crafting meaningful spaces and shares her views on interior design trends for 2026

Women need to be empowered through economic inclusion, workplace equality and social support. Photo: File

Equality, opportunity and dignity must become realities for every woman

The strength of our democracy is measured by the dignity of its women — who need to be empowered through economic inclusion, workplace equality and social support

To a tea: Retang Phaahla, winner of the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award

Rooted and rising: Retang Phaahla on winning the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman award

A tea visionary based in heritage, she brews boldness, legacy and innovation into every cup — and the future of African enterprise

The judges for the 2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award.

Visionary business leaders on the art of being a Bold Woman  

The starting point for women in business is almost always about improving daily life or the world itself, not just about earning money

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Money Talks Podcast Episode 1 | Unlock women about money

Women empowering women: Support that lasts all year round

Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani advocate for the education of girls and women, receives help from Shiza Shahid for running the non-profit Malala Fund. (Niu Xiaolei/AFP)

Working for women

Female-led businesses have a key role to play in the social entrepreneurship space

Refilwe Lesufi, owner of Prana Consulting

Women entrepreneurs make it with WRC’s support

Refilwe Lesufi says there is an urgent need to create off-grid solutions in rural areas

Bonolo Masilo, operations supervisor at CHEP

Developing future supply chain leaders

‘It’s exciting to be making a real difference,’ says Masilo

Being a woman working in the legal profession comes with pitfalls, says Amelia Rawhani. (Graphic: John McCann)

Amelia Rawhani

Advocate

Derogatory views: Reverend Vukile Mehana should resign from his position, the authors argue. (Felix Dlangamandla/Foto24/Gallo Images)

Joanne Joseph

Broadcaster, Primedia

Kirshni Totaram, global head of institutional business at Coronation Fund Managers

The future must change for women

Women are paid less than men, so their pensions are smaller

Women do a lot of unpaid work that isn’t captured in GDP calculations.

Women’s unpaid work must be included in GDP calculations: Lessons from history

The methods used to measure gross domestic product are being criticised for excluding the unpaid work done by women

A man’s world: At a women’s panel discussion during the Africa CEO Forum in Switzerland last month

Women in Africa claim seat at table

The game is still rigged against female business leaders, so they’re rewriting the rules themselves.

Banked, but women still losing out financially

South African women are more money-savvy than they used to be with more bank accounts than men, but they still earn less than their male counterparts.

Carmen le Grange.

Boardroom blues

Greater diversity means improved corporate governance.

The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Active business women are proactive

Most women in business who are proactive strive to keep abreast of developments in the industry, both locally and abroad.

The outcome of the ANC’s long-awaited KwaZulu-Natal conference was a win for the Thuma Mina crowd. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Women defy pariah status to find work in Nigeria’s north

Madinat Aliyu is the only female car-washer in the Muslim north, where sharia law often limits the types of jobs women do.

Facebook’s Sandberg says it’s okay for women to cry at work

Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg says it’s ok for women to cry at work, share emotions and be honest about their femininity.

President Jacob Zuma.

There’s work to be done, Zuma tells women

More has to be done to empower women and encourage female-owned businesses, which are integral to growing SA’s economy, says President Jacob Zuma.