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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…

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…

It is imperative that we break the silence and change the narrative of black women who enter academic spaces

The inclusion paradox: Why the representation of women in academia is not enough

Achieving gender equality in academia requires far more than meeting quotas. From the motherhood penalty to the 'inclusion tax', structural barriers continue to push talented…

Professional worth: For women with lupus, the challenge is therefore not only managing the illness. It is managing how the illness is interpreted by other people. Photos: Supplied

Women should not have to perform wellness to be valued

South Africa celebrates women's strength, but for those with chronic illnesses like lupus, resilience can be a dangerous compliment. This article explores the hidden costs women…

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Toxic workplaces are like toxic exes: They just won’t go away

The death of 29-year-old Gcina Dhladhla at Cartrack’s Rosebank offices has pushed workplace culture back into the national conversation. Her family demands answers amidst claims…

Not enough: It seems that the regular salary is not enough for young South Africans. Many turn to side hustles to make ends meet.

Mind the toxic workplace

While people are taking mental health more seriously, the commodification of workers can turn a job into a toxic space that depletes more than it uplifts