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Position: Dean, Faculty of Humanities, University Of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town is inviting applications for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Humanities to provide strategic and academic leadership.

‘My resignation stands’: Fort Hare VC fires back as council attempts to block his exit

University of Fort Hare Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has resigned with immediate effect, sparking a fresh public clash after rebuking Council chair Dr Siyanda…

The women helping to shape African Bank’s next chapter

As African Bank shifts into a phase of strategic consolidation and sustainable growth, five key female executives are driving the governance, transformation, and people-first…

Women need more than a seat at the table

Beyond mere representation, the Standard Bank Top Women Conference in Sandton highlighted why women in business need real decision-making power, active sponsorship, and economic…

'Invest in women to unlock billions in the economy'

Economic leaders and policymakers at the Standard Bank Top Women conference urged Africa to invest in women, highlighting that closing gender gaps could unlock hundreds of…

Pan-African: Africa's future depends upon people able to work across differences in pursuit of our common good.

The Africa we build together

During Heritage Month, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation reflects on how Pan-African collaboration, shared identity, and ethical leadership can overcome division and build a unified…

Neglect: Women tend to put the immediate needs of their family first, neglecting their own future regarding their work and old age. Photo: Eric Miller/World Bank

The Invisible Workload: How Women’s Many Roles Impact Career Advancement and How Technology Can Help

Beyond workplace bias, the invisible mental and logistical load of caregiving holds women back from senior leadership and entrepreneurial growth. Here is how technology and…

70 years after the Women’s March, the baton is still being passed

Decades after the historic 1956 Women's March, prominent South African women leaders from across generations gathered to reflect on the ongoing journey from political protest to…

From Representation to Influence: Standard Bank Top Women Conference to Explore the Next Era of Women's Economic Leadership

The Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2026 returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 8–9 September, bringing together leaders and changemakers to explore the next era of…

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Trust: The Most Valuable Thing We Give Away for Free

Explore the profound role of trust in our daily lives, from personal interactions to societal institutions. This article delves into the 'Trust Deficit', the distinction between…

Power of Women 2026 nominations are now open

The Mail & Guardian is calling for nominations for the Power of Women 2026, an initiative celebrating extraordinary women whose work, leadership, and ideas are shaping a stronger…

Does the friction around coalitions signal what’s to come in 2024 – politicians say no (Photo by Gallo Images/Papi Morake)

Legacy Foundations Impact

As South Africa's political landscape faces challenges from declining party leadership and a lack of evidence-based policy, legacy political foundations are emerging as critical…

AWCA looks to keep more women in the profession and move them into leadership

The African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) marks 24 years of advancing Black women in the profession, focusing on retaining talent, supporting career growth, and empowering…

Busi Mavuso

Leading beyond the limits of tradition

Women's Day holds deep significance for influential South African women who have shaped the country's political, business, and academic landscapes. It's a day to remember those…

Recognition: The author and her mother, Eva. Photo: Supplied

The women who hold us together

This Women's Day, we honour the remarkable women whose profound contributions often go unnoticed. From community builders to leaders, discover the individuals whose quiet…