http://www.citypress.co.za This series features women from all corners of life doing exceptional things in business and their communities. Society & Culture en Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:16:14 +0200 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:34:51 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.2.0 City Press no Monthly feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1822/logo_5486_20250910_202450_1400.jpeg http://www.citypress.co.za This series features women from all corners of life doing exceptional things in business and their communities. City Press episodic City Press web@citypress.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1326647 https://iono.fm/e/1326647 City Press]]> Society & Culture Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:11:00 +0200 0 0 Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela's brewing journey 0 0 City Press full 21:58 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1298537 https://iono.fm/e/1298537 City Press]]> Society & Culture Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:58:00 +0200 0 0 Mamongae Mahlare takes a lot to small business 0 0 City Press full 29:39 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1210787 https://iono.fm/e/1210787
But when Connie Chiume saw an advert in a local newspaper, calling for musicians, singers and actors to come in for auditions, she could not let the opportunity pass her by. City Press]]> Society & Culture Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:52:00 +0200 0 0 Connie Chiume: 45 years in it and still going strong 0 0 City Press full 23:31 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1204820 https://iono.fm/e/1204820 City Press]]> Society & Culture Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:43:00 +0200 0 0 Qhakaza Mohare | Equipping the youth with digital skills 0 0 City Press full 21:37 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1162680 https://iono.fm/e/1162680 City Press]]> Society & Culture Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:25:00 +0200 0 0 Head of KFC Sub Saharan Africa Nolo Thobajane 0 0 City Press full 22:14 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1107610 https://iono.fm/e/1107610 City Press]]> Society & Culture Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:20:00 +0200 0 0 Shudufhadzo Musida: Unless we empower the mind first, we will go nowhere as a country 0 0 City Press full 17:19 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1095790 https://iono.fm/e/1095790 City Press]]> Society & Culture Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:26:00 +0200 0 0 Dr Bha Ndungane-Tlakula: We need to be in a space where we can make decisions 0 0 City Press full 16:10 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1086142 https://iono.fm/e/1086142
Zandile Mkhwanazi, the founder and chairperson of technology hub GirlCode, says it is very important for women to help each other. City Press]]> Society & Culture Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:30:00 +0200 0 0 Zandile Mkhwanazi: It's not okay to be the only black woman in the room 0 0 City Press full 13:22 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/1077124 https://iono.fm/e/1077124 City Press]]> Society & Culture Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:03:00 +0200 0 0 ‘Tannie’ Ans Botha: ‘I’m blessed to be able to share with athletes my passion and love for what I'm doing’ 0 0 City Press full 14:59 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/969283 https://iono.fm/e/969283 City Press]]> Society & Culture Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:18:00 +0200 0 0 Mamokgethi Phakeng | 'I'm cemented in the work, not in fighting for the seat' 0 0 City Press full 14:07 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/961768 https://iono.fm/e/961768 City Press]]> Society & Culture Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:24:00 +0200 0 0 Thuli Madonsela: Overcoming ‘good people can’t be lawyers’ 0 0 City Press full 10:18 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/959193 https://iono.fm/e/959193
When she's not overseeing multimillion rand projects, she's busy running her two successful companies tmtj Consulting and MT Sports.

In this episode, City Press sport journalist Gomolemo Motshwane caught up with Tlhagale to chat about her career and how she's creating a legacy for her goal-orientated family. City Press]]> Society & Culture Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:47:00 +0200 0 0 How did Moira Tlhagale pull off the biggest coach transfer in South African football history? 0 0 City Press full 11:21 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/955485 https://iono.fm/e/955485
Today, the 32-year-old is the captain of the national netball team, as well as the coach and manager of the University of Johannesburg’s netball club.

City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka caught up with Msomi to talk about her journey, which didn't receive much support from her family in the beginning, as well as the Bongi Msomi Netball Project, which aims to provide skills to young girls seeking to break into the sport. City Press]]> Society & Culture Fri, 13 Nov 2020 08:30:00 +0200 0 0 Captain, my captain: How netball gave Bongiwe Msomi the confidence to lead her nation 0 0 City Press full 11:05 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/945437 https://iono.fm/e/945437
An experience that strengthened her belief that legal action is instrumental to bring about social change, Ndashe continues to advocate for the rights of women and the LGBTQIA+ community through an organisation called the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa, which she is a director.

Ndashe also believes that while the continent has made strides in recognising the rights of marginalised groups, there is still a long way to go before what is on paper can match what is happening in reality.

City Press spoke to her about a project she's recently embarked on, which involves expanding her human rights advocacy through law, to francophone Africa and beyond. City Press]]> Society & Culture Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:31:00 +0200 0 0 Sibongile Ndashe - The law is homophobic and transphobic 0 0 City Press full 10:03 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/936625 https://iono.fm/e/936625
In her journey to the top, Khoza encountered multiple setbacks including last year's xenophobic attacks, which resulted in the looting of her shop in Maboneng, and most recently, the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown.

Despite this, Khoza continues to forge ahead, working towards her name being counted among the best in the fashion and beauty industry.

City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka spoke to her about climbing the ladder and staying relevant in this ever-changing and competitive industry. City Press]]> Society & Culture Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:21:00 +0200 0 0 The fashion industry is tough, but so is Lufi D 0 0 City Press full 7:09 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/932585 https://iono.fm/e/932585
Born and bred in Mamelodi, the 32-year-old is not only involved in teaching other rising stars the traits of the creative arts industry, she's also taken an active stance against social issues, such as gender-based violence and racism, through her poetry.

She sat down with City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka to talk this, as well as the importance of cherishing culture beyond Heritage month. City Press]]> Society & Culture Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:02:00 +0200 0 0 MoAfrika wa Mokgathi - An artistic journey towards social change 0 0 City Press full 11:40 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/929323 https://iono.fm/e/929323
In addition to hosting a radio show called Women’s Sports Buffet to highlight the strides made by women in various sporting codes, Makalima also mentors other young women interested in pursuing refereeing as a career.

She sat down with City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka to talk about how she initiated the change she wanted to see happen. City Press]]> Society & Culture Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:04:00 +0200 0 0 Akhona Makalima - Blowing the whistle on the lack of female representation in sports 0 0 City Press full 11:54 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/924529 https://iono.fm/e/924529
With this in mind, Mabye has used her poetry to shed light on some of the biggest challenges facing the South African society including, gender-based violence, racism, patriarchy and neglect.

The 34-year-old, who's also a full-time tax consultant sat down with City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka to talk about two of her biggest goals; igniting souls and helping other young poets learn the traits of the industry. City Press]]> Society & Culture Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:13:00 +0200 0 0 Emmah Mabye - Challenging the status quo through the spoken word 0 0 City Press full 13:46 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/922342 https://iono.fm/e/922342
She's also helped start a food security initiative to assist underprivileged families access food during this time.

She spoke to Molebogeng Mokoka about her undying spirit to lend a hand to those who need it most. City Press]]> Society & Culture Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:38:00 +0200 0 0 Dr Atiya Mosam - No end to giving back 0 0 City Press full 11:29 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/919154 https://iono.fm/e/919154
This is why, in more than 20 years of working at the foundation, Omar has never taken a day off.

She sat down with Molebogeng Mokoka to chat about the projects she's initiated during the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown to ensure that children's rights continue to be protected. City Press]]> Society & Culture Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:25:00 +0200 0 0 Dr Shaheda Omar - People first, children first! 0 0 City Press full 11:49 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/915317 https://iono.fm/e/915317
After spending more than 10 years searching for a place of belonging, Hlongwa has now established a platform where she brings issues affecting marginalised communities in the spotlight

She sat down with Molebogeng Mokoka to speak about how the lessons she learnt from her journey shaped her to be Winning Woman she is today City Press]]> Society & Culture Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:36:00 +0200 0 0 Siya Hlongwa - Transgender rights at the forefront 0 0 City Press full 13:38 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/907938 https://iono.fm/e/907938
At the beginning of the lockdown, she embarked on fitness challenge to bring awareness to gender-based violence and hate crime

On the business side, Nefuri believes in doing "everything and anything to secure an income, as long as it's a clean deal".

She sat down with Molebogeng Mokoka to chat about her mission to change lives for the better, for as long as her strength allowed. City Press]]> Society & Culture Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:45:00 +0200 0 0 Mpho Nefuri - Activism to its literal meaning 0 0 City Press full 19:30 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/904843 https://iono.fm/e/904843
Despite this, Dhlamini is a now a traditional healer who is also climbing the corporate ladder in communications.

She sat down with City Press journalists Molebogeng Mokoka and Palesa Dlamini to reflect on how her gift molded her to become the Winning Woman she is today. City Press]]> Society & Culture Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:01:00 +0200 0 0 Nomfundo Dhlamini – The gift that nearly killed her 0 0 City Press full 13:25 Winning Women https://iono.fm/e/910108 https://iono.fm/e/910108 www.news24.com · City Press]]> Society & Culture Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0200 0 0 Dineo Lioma’s big plans for artificial intelligence in the world of medicine 0 0 City Press full 20:24 Winning Women