Winning Women
This series features women from all corners of life doing exceptional things in business and their communities.
30
JUL
2022
Connie Chiume: 45 years in it and still going strong
In 1976, she was a teacher earning R101 a month. For her relatives and close friends, this was a job she could not afford to gamble with, let alone lose.
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.
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.
02
APR
2022
Qhakaza Mohare | Equipping the youth with digital skills
After ditching politics, a career path she thought she would pursue until she was exposed to its realities in the first year of university, her passion and drive for youth development and technology in education took over, and today Qhakaza Mohare has both opened and been involved in spaces that play a pivotal role in young creatives’ lives.
05
MAR
2022
Head of KFC Sub Saharan Africa Nolo Thobajane
After more than 20 years in the quick service restaurant industry, the hardworking mother of two tells Palesa Dlamini that she feels her commitment is paying off
01
OCT
2021
Shudufhadzo Musida: Unless we empower the mind first, we will go nowhere as a country
Reigning Miss SA Shudufatso Musida has allowed herself to be vulnerable in order to bring the conversation about mental health to the fore.
04
SEP
2021
Dr Bha Ndungane-Tlakula: We need to be in a space where we can make decisions
They say knowledge is power, and that is one thing that Dr Bha Ndungane-Tlakula has embraced in her 23 years in the medical industry. The 47-year-old practitioner from Clermont in Durban is the senior medical manager at drug manufacturer Pfizer and has three degrees to her name so far. She speaks to City Press about the state of the health system and what drives her.
14
AUG
2021
Zandile Mkhwanazi: It's not okay to be the only black woman in the room
Women in South Africa are doing great things, but if they don’t support each other, they will not get the recognition they deserve, especially in male-dominated spaces.
Zandile Mkhwanazi, the founder and chairperson of technology hub GirlCode, says it is very important for women to help each other.
Zandile Mkhwanazi, the founder and chairperson of technology hub GirlCode, says it is very important for women to help each other.
24
JUL
2021
‘Tannie’ Ans Botha: ‘I’m blessed to be able to share with athletes my passion and love for what I'm doing’
Show me an octogenarian coach who has produced a world champion and world record-holder this century ... you’ll find her in Bloemfontein!
10
DEC
2020
Mamokgethi Phakeng | 'I'm cemented in the work, not in fighting for the seat'
In the final episode of the Winning Women series for this year, City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka speaks to University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng about some of the challenges she's faced since taking up the position in 2018, as well as how she's doing her best to transform the university into a space where everyone feels welcome.
25
NOV
2020
Thuli Madonsela: Overcoming ‘good people can’t be lawyers’
In this episode, City Press journalist Molebogeng Mokoka chats to former public protector Thuli Madonsela, about her advocacy for social justice, as well her suggestion that an amnesty-like process should be carried out for minor actors in corruption.
20
NOV
2020
How did Moira Tlhagale pull off the biggest coach transfer in South African football history?
Moira Tlhagale is a quantity surveyor and entrepreneur, who also happens to be Pitso Mosimane's wife.
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.
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.
13
NOV
2020
Captain, my captain: How netball gave Bongiwe Msomi the confidence to lead her nation
Bongiwe Msomi's netball career started unexpectedly when she was asked to play as a filler at the age of 16.
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.
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.
25
OCT
2020
Sibongile Ndashe - The law is homophobic and transphobic
Sibongile Ndashe is a human rights lawyer who was among those arrested in Tanzania in 2017 for allegedly 'promoting homosexuality' in the country.
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.
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.
