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Is resilience enough for women to advance at work? This Women’s Month reflection argues that career progression requires more than individual grit. It explores mentorship versus sponsorship, workplace opportunity, confidence, development, leadership support and the practical actions colleagues and managers can take to help women grow and progress in South African workplaces.

What can climbing Kilimanjaro teach us about women, leadership and success? This Women’s Month reflection explores confidence, mentorship, Ubuntu, personal development and the unseen barriers women overcome in business and life, while asking how leaders can make the path easier for the women coming after them.

Why is unemployment so high in South Africa, and what does it mean for business? South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, while expanded unemployment reached 43.8%. This article examines the economic cost of unemployment, barriers to job creation, effects on consumer demand and investment, and why employment growth needs to become a central economic policy priority.

35% of top talent won't apply to your company—because of gender barriers you haven’t addressed. Here’s how to fix it, fast.