Episodes
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Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela's brewing journey
In an all-new episode of Winning Women, we speak to Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela – who you may know reportedly as South Africa’s first black female brewer. City Press
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Mamongae Mahlare takes a lot to small business
Mapula Nkosi speaks to the CEO of Takealot about her plans to accelerate the industry. City Press
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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…
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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...
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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 City Press
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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. City Press
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‘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! City Press
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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...
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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. City Press
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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…
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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…
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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...
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The fashion industry is tough, but so is Lufi D
Fortunate Nkateko Khoza is a self-taught fashion designer who established a successful fashion brand, Lufi D, which expanded to include a boutique, salon and day spa. In her journey to the top, Khoza encountered multiple setbacks including last year's xenophobic attacks, which resulted in the...
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MoAfrika wa Mokgathi - An artistic journey towards social change
Poet, musician and radio host MoAfrika wa Mokgathi is an artist on a mission. 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...
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Akhona Makalima - Blowing the whistle on the lack of female representation in sports
Concerned about the lack of attention given to women in sports, Akhona Makalima, the only female referee in the Premier Soccer League, decided to take matters into her own hands and feet. In addition to hosting a radio show called Women’s Sports Buffet to highlight the strides made by women in...
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Emmah Mabye - Challenging the status quo through the spoken word
Performance poet Emmah Mabye believes that while black female representation in different spaces is essential, it's not enough if women's voices are not amplified. With this in mind, Mabye has used her poetry to shed light on some of the biggest challenges facing the South African society...
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Dr Atiya Mosam - No end to giving back
Currently in the process of capturing how healthcare workers have been dealing with the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic across provinces, public health specialist Dr Atiya Mosam seeks to find the best approach that will contribute to lower rates of infection. She's also helped start a food security...
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Dr Shaheda Omar - People first, children first!
For Dr Shaheda Omar, director of the Teddybear Foundation, working with children is the greatest opportunity of her life. 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...
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Siya Hlongwa - Transgender rights at the forefront
Siya Hlongwa is a 33-year-old transgender activist who fled her hometown of eThekwini, Durban after being abused by her uncle. 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...
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Mpho Nefuri - Activism to its literal meaning
Mpho Nefuri is a human rights lawyer and activist. 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...
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Nomfundo Dhlamini – The gift that nearly killed her
For Nomfundo Dhlamini, the journey towards realising her ancestral gift has not been easy. 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...
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Dineo Lioma’s big plans for artificial intelligence in the world of medicine
Engineer, biotech innovator and businessperson Dineo Lioma plans to use artificial intelligence in the world of medicine, which might help to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and even viruses such as Covid-19 in the future. www.news24.com · City Press