Empowering women is an imperative, says Sindi Koyana, senior executive partner at Ernst & Young. It unleashes value through capacity and capabilities that would otherwise be lying dormant, she adds. “Our government has been a trailblazer for a while — not just now with the gender balance that we see in government leadership but starting in 1994 with the accelerated growth and development it gave woman executives in state-owned organisations
“Often our time and effort is shared without reward except for the greater reward that we have been instrumental in developing someone within the company who becomes an essential member of the ‘family’ and who can be recognised for their potential in our field of expertise.”
“We live in a world that is dynamic, where people have to draw from diverse areas of expertise to succeed in their particular industry.” This, says Dr Namane Magau, of Tshelane Basadi Investors and a member of the International Women’s Forum of South Africa (IWFSA), is why mentors should not limit exposure to people in the same industry.
The face of business in South Africa is changing, with female executives breaking through the “glass ceiling” and being placed in top positions, says Tshidi Mokgabudi, Executive Director, KPMG. Progress has been made by women in the more than 10 years of South Africa’s democracy but, she believes, there is still a long way to go.
Veronica Devine is passionate about the upliftment and empowerment of people, in particular women. The CEO of Virgin Cosmetics and Jewellery Africa considers mentoring important and an investment in an individual’s future. “It gives the mentee an opportunity to select a role model of her choice, to guide her, a person who has a personal and professional interest in her succes, says Devine"
Looking back on Toyota’s 50 years in motorsport, it’s easy to see why this manufacturer continues to be at the forefront of global vehicle manufacturing. To commemorate its 50th motorsport anniversary, Toyota opted for its main celebrations to take place at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Winchester, England.
This is the story of Jabu Nyembe. Jabu was born and raised in Zola, Soweto, just as the 1960s were coming to an end. He lived an interesting life. Especially for one who died when he was only 15. Jabu was my cousin. He was also a thug. The streets gave him the name Mgedla. He always was a problem child. Before he was 10, he had quit school and he returned many times.
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Nearly two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the German capital is becoming ever more popular with young tourists who have made it Europe’s third most visited city, as much for the <i>über</i>-cool nightclubs as for the history. Defying all expectations, the city drew more foreign visitors in the first half of the year than in 2006 when Germany hosted the Soccer World Cup.
All-rounder Farveez Maharoof grabbed four wickets to propel Sri Lanka to an emphatic 119-run run victory over England in the first one-day international on Monday. Maharoof ripped through the top order after a positive start by England’s batsmen.