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THE MOUNTAIN WAS NEVER KILIMANJARO
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.

Thembi Chagonda
16 hours ago4 min read


South Africa's Unemployment Crisis: The Cost of Inaction Is Compounding
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.

John Botha
16 hours ago2 min read


Are We Brave Enough to Remove the Barriers?
How can South African employers better support women with disabilities? This Women’s Month article examines workplace inclusion, reasonable accommodation, Employment Equity, accessible development, unconscious bias and the barriers that can restrict career progression. It explores practical ways organisations can create workplaces where women with disabilities can participate, develop and lead.

Marianne Gradwell
16 hours ago2 min read


WOMEN ARE TAKING OVER THE BOARDROOM... AND NOBODY TOLD THE MEN
How are women, Skills Development and B-BBEE changing South African business? This article explores the growth of women in leadership, black-owned businesses, youth entrepreneurship and skilled talent, and explains how Skills Development, Employment Equity and B-BBEE can help organisations build stronger leadership pipelines and prepare for the future workforce.

Cindie Muller
7 days ago5 min read


B-BBEE Empowering Youth and Elevating Women: Why Inclusive Growth Is a Business Strategy, Not Just a Compliance Requirement
How does B-BBEE support youth and women empowerment in South Africa? This article explains why inclusive growth is a business strategy, how organisations can build meaningful empowerment programmes, strengthen leadership pipelines, align with B-BBEE objectives, and create lasting transformation through skills development, mentorship, and workplace opportunities.

GBS
Jul 75 min read


Beyond 'Bossy': How South Africa's Language Shapes Women's Leadership Journey
Language bias labels women “bossy” not leaders. SA workplaces must shift words, audits, and training to empower women’s leadership.

Natalie Singer
Aug 27, 20255 min read
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