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Bongeka Zuma wants to redress injustice in the health system. (Graphic: John McCann)
BLACK WOMEN

Bongeka Zuma

Student, Stanford University

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
Derogatory views: Reverend Vukile Mehana should resign from his position, the authors argue. (Felix Dlangamandla/Foto24/Gallo Images)
GENDER BIAS

Joanne Joseph

Broadcaster, Primedia

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
Janine van Wyk, Desiree Ellis and Emma Hendricks during the Banyana Banyana Arrival Press Conference at OR Tambo International Airport on December 02 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
AGRICULTURE

Mbali Nwoko

Agricultural entrepreneur and co-founder, Green Terrace

  • Kwanele Sosibo
3 min read
Wa Lone (Reuters)
ADVERTISING INDUSTRY

Sizakele Marutlulle

Founder and chief executive, Matutlulle and Co

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
US President Donald Trump (Kevin Dietsch/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
CCIS

Cathy O’Clery

Creative director, platform creative agency +100% Design South Africa

  • Kwanele Sosibo
3 min read
Sindiwe Magona writes to leave footprints. (Graphic: John McCann)
AFRICAN WRITERS

Sindiwe Magona

Writer

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
BLACK WOMEN

Lesedi Moche

Storyteller

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
Women have the strongest contact with children, says Busiswe Mahlangu. (Graphic: John McCann)
BASIC EDUCATION

Busiswe Mahlangu

Principal, Hlolisa Primary School

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
Being a woman working in the legal profession comes with pitfalls, says Amelia Rawhani. (Graphic: John McCann)
ADVOCATES FOR TRANSFORMATION

Amelia Rawhani

Advocate

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
Women are funny in general, says Celeste Ntuli. (Graphic: John McCann)
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Celeste Ntuli

Actress and comedian

  • Kwanele Sosibo
3 min read
Captain Happy Jele speaks to players during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Chippa United at Orlando Stadium on January 8 2018 in Johannesburg. (Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
BLACK WOMEN

Dr Sibu Qhogwana

Clinical psychologist

  • Kwanele Sosibo
3 min read
Thuto Thipe believes you should leave things better than how you found them. (Graphic: John McCann)
ADULT EDUCATION

Thuto Thipe

Academic, Yale University

  • Carl Collison
3 min read
BLACK WOMEN

Mpho Maboi

Broadcaster, SABC

  • Kwanele Sosibo
3 min read
Find your inner strength is ?Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa’s advice for young women. (Graphic: John McCann)
AFRICAN WOMEN

Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa

Councillor, Icasa

  • Kwanele Sosibo
4 min read
Xoliswa Tini is forging her own path in real estate. (Graphic: John McCann)
BLACK WOMEN

Xolisa Tini

Real estate entrepreneur

  • Carl Collison
2 min read