My first year working in Corporate South Africa as a black woman was a journey of both triumphs and challenges, a year that reshaped my perspective on the corporate world and my own identity.
Entering a predominantly white corporate environment, I carried a mixture of excitement and apprehension. It was…
Today is a turning point in my life. The boxes from the University of Pretoria and the University of Cape Town are in front of me. Each one holds the key to a future I’ve imagined. As a girl in her last year of high school, this choice is…
In the fast-paced world of business, I’m seeing a movement that is changing the way people work together and think about change. We Black women don’t just work together; we also have a strong bond that helps us grow and change. During this effort, we’ve found that helping each…
As a black person, I carry a weight that has been passed down from generation to generation. This weight is called the “black tax.” A long history of racial unfairness and economic inequality has taught me that it is my job to support my extended family and community financially….
Debt has been a steady shadow over my early adult life, but it has finally cleared. After years of hard work and sacrifice, I’m standing tall and shining with happiness and pride because I’ve hit a long-awaited goal: the day I finished paying off my student loans. This moment,…
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is a town where people live slowly, like the river that flows through it. I was born and raised in this simple place, which was filled with the love of a close-knit community and the bright colours of nature’s…
I am delighted to share my story with fellow women, hoping it will inspire someone out there. I am 36 years old and a mother of three handsome boys. Although I am not married, I am currently co-parenting with their father.
I was born and raised in Botswana by a…
Step into the world of a captivating dialogue as Mologadi Kekana sits down for an exclusive interview with Phumelela Malaza. In this engaging conversation, she uncovers insightful perspectives and delve into the extraordinary journey of Phumelela’s leadership experiences.
As a leader and activist in the fight against gender-based violence, how…
