Elevating SA’s Education System: Women Take Charge
South African women face the daunting reality of being under-represented in educational leadership across the nation. Fortunately, these eight phenomenal women have been able to break down barriers, shaping a brighter future for aspiring female educators across the land.
It’s about business beyond profit with Lianne du Toit – Network Director at YPO
Lianne du Toit is the Network Director for YPO, a non-profit organisation with its head office in Texas. YPO is the global leadership community of more than 28,000 chief executives in 142 countries who are driven by the belief that the world needs better leaders.
Nokuthula Selamolela: Masterful leadership puts FoodBev SETA in strong position
Nokuthula Selamolela, the business-minded woman at the helm of the Food and Beverages Manufacturing (FoodBev) Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA), has been steadily optimising the way public resources are used to skill up the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
Government Employees Pension Fund: Securing a new economic future
Pension savings are essential to caring for the older population and reducing poverty levels in the country. But ensuring that public service employees have an income after retirement is just one of the key roles the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) plays in the South African economy.
Working towards an equal society: Tackling gender-based violence
South Africa faces alarmingly high numbers of gender-based violence – a situation that has been compounded by the lockdown regulations implemented to fight the global pandemic. Creating an equal society in which South African women are safe and included requires a holistic approach.
Municipal Innovation Maturity Index (MIMI): A multi-million Rand tech tool for growth
On 21 July, the Municipal Innovation Maturity Index (MIMI) was launched at the offices of the Human Sciences Research Council via zoom. The development of MIMI is in line with the National Development Plan’s aim to ensure a capable state and local government supported by innovation and technology.
FemTech: Enhancing Women’s Health
‘Gender’, a burning topic of discussion, has become more and more widely unpacked in debates regarding health issues and resources. With this, ‘FemTech’ has increased in popularity as it possesses the power to aid women’s health, globally.
Legal Matters – The Marvel of Maternity Leave
Falling pregnant is, for many women, one of the most joyous times of their lives. However, knowing that you will need to take up to 4 months of unpaid leave whilst you get to know your new bundle of joy can be disheartening and, of course, worrying.
Thembi Siweya, Deputy Minister in the Presidency: Passionately promoting literacy in SA
Appointed as of May 2019, Ms Siweya is the Deputy Minister in The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa, for the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. She is a prominent Member of Parliament for the ANC, making extraordinary contributions to youth activism across SA.
Mpumalanga celebrates the launch of its first state oncology centre
A truly momentous occasion in the history of public healthcare, has just occured in the province of Mpumalanga: the region’s cancer patients rejoice as they no longer have to embark on long journeys to Gauteng to receive cancer-related medical attention.