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Womanity - Women in Unity
by Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka Producer
“Womanity – Women in Unity” is a weekly gender based programme produced by Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka
Episodes
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Emeritus Professor Jill Adler, Mathematics Education – University of the Witwatersrand
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Emeritus Professor Jill Adler from Wits University, an internationally acclaimed mathematics education scholar whose career has been shaped by teaching, research, activism and a deep commitment to social justice. From studying mathematics...
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Dr Melody Sun – Ophthalmologist and Refractive Surgeon – Grow
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Melody Sun, a general ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon in private practice. Dr Sun’s career brings together medicine, technology and the precision of delicate surgery, driven by a deep interest in the human body, a commitment to...
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Judge Khosi Hadebe – High Court KwaZulu-Natal Division – Courage
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Judge Khosi Hadebe from the KwaZulu-Natal High Court. Judge Hadebe’s legal career spans decades, tracing a path of perseverance and public service that began in 1979 as a court clerk and interpreter before progressing to prosecutor, legal...
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Judge Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane – Supreme Court Of Appeal – Confidence
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Judge Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane from the Supreme Court of Appeal. Judge Fayeeza Kathree-Setiloane’s career mirrors South Africa’s own journey of transformation. From growing up under apartheid and becoming involved in student and workers’...
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Judge Sandiswa Mfenyana – North West Division of the High Court – In Service
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Judge Sandiswa (Mickey) Mfenyana from the North West Division of the High Court. For Judge Sandiswa Mfenyana, the journey into law began unexpectedly at just 12 years old, when her father, an English teacher, took her to watch The…
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Professor Linda Du Plessis – Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning at North-West University – Shaping the Future
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Linda du Plessis, Vice Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning at North-West University. She reflects on the enormous responsibility of preparing students not simply to earn degrees, but to become the…
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Dr Olivia Matshabane: Neuroethicist – Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University – Pioneer
This episode of Womanity celebrates Africa’s Women’s Day, which is commemorated annually on 31 July. This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Olivia Matshabane is a Neuroethicist and the Principal Investigator of the Africa Neuroethics Research Group in the SAMRC/SU Genomics...
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Professor Pumla Dineo Gqola: African Feminist Imaginations – Centre for Women and Gender Studies at Nelson Mandela University – Feminism and Community Power
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Pumla Dineo Gqola, an award-winning author, literary and cultural scholar, and the NRF SARChI Chair in African Feminist Imaginations at Nelson Mandela University. This conversation explores the power of imagination, the…
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Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim: Pro Vice-Chancellor for Health Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal; President of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS); Co-founder CAPRISA – Pioneer
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, one of the world’s foremost infectious disease epidemiologists, whose pioneering work has transformed HIV prevention for women and shaped global public health. She is the Co-founder and Associate...
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Dr Nontobeko Ntombela: Wits School of Arts, Wits University – Trust Your Inner Voice
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Nontobeko Ntombela, curator, scholar, educator, champion of African Art and Co-Deputy Head of the Wits School of Arts at Wits University. A Journey Shaped by Curiosity Dr Ntombela reflects on her unexpected path into the art world,...
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Dr Refiloe Lepere: Wits School of Education, Wits University – Multiplicity
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Refiloe Lepere, an award-winning gender scholar, storyteller, performer, community-accountable theatre maker, and lecturer at the Wits School of Education. Dr. Lepere uses storytelling and performance to explore Black feminist...
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CEO Raubex Group: Felicia Msiza – Leading with Integrity
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Felicia Msiza, CEO of the Raubex Group, a JSE-listed company, to explore aspects of her leadership journey, the impact of infrastructure development on communities, and her passion for empowering future generations. From Governance Expert...
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Professor Sharlene Khan – School of the Arts – WITS University – Use Your Gifts
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Prof. Sharlene Khan, an acclaimed South African visual artist, writer, researcher and Associate Professor from the Wits School of the Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand. Through a deeply personal and inspiring conversation, Prof....
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Professor Sophie Von Der Heyden – Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Sophie Von Der Heyden from the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University and the Von Der Heyden Laboratory. She is a leading marine molecular ecologist, renowned for her pioneering work in aquatic biodiversity,...
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Professor Mashiko Setshedi – Head of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Mashiko Setshedi, Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital, she is a leading gastroenterologist, educator, and researcher shaping the future of healthcare in South Africa and...
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Prof Stephanie Cawood – former Director of the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies, University of the Free State – Mandelaism
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Stephanie Cawood, an interdisciplinary scholar and former Director of the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies at the University of the Free State. This conversation journeys into the intersections of African identity, feminism,...
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Professor Tracy-Lynn Field: Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Earth Justice and Stewardship, University of Witwatersrand
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Tracy-Lynn Field, who is a leading environmental law scholar and the Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Earth Justice and Stewardship held by the University of the Witwatersrand, with over two decades of experience in climate…
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Associate Professor Jane Battersby: Department of Environmental and Geographical Science, University of Cape Town– Food Security
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Prof Jane Battersby from the Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences at the University of Cape Town, whose pioneering work bridges geography, food security, urban development, and social justice. Drawing from decades of...
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Prof Lee-Ann Modley: Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg – Limitless Possibility
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Prof Lee-Ann Sadè Modley, from the Department of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies at the University of Johannesburg. With a background spanning zoology, environmental management, sustainability, and community...
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Dr Thea Schoeman – HOD: Geography, Environmental Management & Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg – Always On
This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Thea Schoeman, Head of Department of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies at the University of Johannesburg. Dr Schoeman shares a powerful origin story rooted in intention. As a young student, she made a conscious...
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Dr Niké Wesch – Urban and Regional Planning at North West University – Climate Change
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Niké Wesch, Senior Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning at North-West University. She shares her journey, research, and vision for building more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban environments. Her work sits at the...
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South African Ambassador – Ruby Marks – Tenacity
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with South African Ambassador Robina (Ruby) Marks, who has served as Ambassador to Thailand, Sri Lanka (with accreditation to Nepal, Maldives, and Bangladesh) and Benin. Her story is multifaceted. She shows how circumstances (political and...
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Professor Bernadine Benson: SAPS, College of Law, UNISA – Faith
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Professor Bernadine Benson about her professional journey, spanning nearly two decades in policing and a transformative transition into academia. Her story is one of resilience, identity, and continuous evolution, shaped by hardship…
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Dr. Rosalind Skelton – MD: South African Astronomical Observatory – Eat the Elephant
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Rosalind Skelton, who is the Managing Director of the South African Astronomical Observatory, and closes out our series on This is the final episode in our series on women in Astronomy. Dr. Skelton’s story begins with a deep-rooted...
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Prof. Catherine Cress – Astronomy – UNISA – Don’t Underestimate Yourself
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Catherine Cress who is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Her work spans the vast, invisible structures of the universe. Understanding how things work From the outset, Prof Cress reframes...
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Dr. Kenda Knowles – Astrophysicist – SARAO & Rhodes University – Empowered Connections
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with astrophysicist Dr. Kenda Knowles, Senior Research Fellow at Rhodes University and researcher at the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory. She shares the story of how curiosity, resilience, and collaboration can open pathways to...
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Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa – Vice Chancellor & Principal – University of Mpumalanga – Integrity
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa – Vice Chancellor and Principal at the University of Mpumalanga. A distinguished feminist scholar, academic leader, and advocate for social justice, Professor Meyiwa shares insights into her remarkable career…
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Dr. Sarah Pedretti – UCT Lung Institute – Limitless
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Sarah Pedretti, Principal Scientific Officer at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute. Dr Pedretti traces her academic path from France and Switzerland to South Africa, highlighting how international collaboration, mentorship…
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Dr. Sebastiana Kalula – Specialist Physician in Geriatric Medicine, UCT – Invest in your healthspan
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Sebastiana Kalula, emeritus associate professor, specialist physician in geriatric medicine, Director of the Albertina and Walter Sisulu Institute of Ageing in Africa, and Co-Director of the International Longevity Centre South Africa...
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Dr Kaylin Du Plessis – Exotic Vet: Pretoria Zoo – Limitless
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Kaylin du Plessis, a veterinarian at the Pretoria Zoo whose work combines exotic animal medicine, complex surgery, conservation, and compassion. From the outset, Dr du Plessis reveals that her journey into veterinary science was…
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Dr Claudia Cardoso – Animal Production Veterinarian: University of Pretoria – Remain Curious
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Dr Claudia Cardoso from the University of Pretoria. Dr Claudia Cardoso’s interest in veterinary science was ignited when she was 10 years old, watching a local veterinarian diagnose and treat her sick dog, an ordinary consultation that…
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Dr Rosemary Dallas – Veterinarian: Alphen Veterinary Hospital – Be Your Best
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Dr Rosemary Dallas, a veterinarian in private practice who owns Alphen Veterinary Hospital in Constantia. She shares her journey into a career that embraces her multifaceted interests. Dr Rosemary Dallas traces her path into veterinary...
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Dr Asive Luningo – Veterinarian, University of Pretoria – You Count
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Dr Asive Luningo, a veterinarian and lecturer in veterinary toxicology at the University of Pretoria, whose journey into animal health is rooted in rural life, cultural tradition, and an unwavering commitment to community wellbeing.…
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2026: A Prosperous Year
Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, for our special compilation of select programs to inspire the new year. In this episode, we hear from successful women in engineering, wine research and diplomacy. First, Professor Sara Grobbelaar from the Department of Industrial Engineering, in the Faculty of...
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2026 Happy New Year – Nothing is Impossible
Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, for our special compilation of select programs to open the new year. We hope to inspire you through the words of three remarkable women who have succeeded in their respective fields. Our first guest in this feature is Dr Sarah Babb, who is an adjunct faculty...
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Reflections From 2025: Women Leading The Future
Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, for our special compilation of select programs over the last year. We hope to inspire you through the words of three pioneering female leaders who have succeeded in their respective fields. Our first guest in this feature is Professor Darelle van Gruenen, who...
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Dr Nonhlanhla Vilakazi – Department of Zoology, University of Johannesburg – Unearthing the past for the future
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Dr Nonhlanhla Vilakazi who specialises in palaeo-herpetology and heritage management in the Zoology Department at the University of Johannesburg. Her work uncovers stories from fossils that contribute to new ways of seeing ourselves and…
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Dr Azwifaneli Nemushungwa – Department of Economics, University of Venda – Determination
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Dr Azwifaneli Nemushungwa, an economist from the Department of Economics at the University of Venda. We delve into her personal and professional journey, her passion for education, and her commitment to empowering generations of women. A...
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Ambassador of Sweden to South Africa – Anna Karin Eneström – Courage and Possibility
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to the Ambassador of Sweden to South Africa, Anna Karin Eneström. With a distinguished diplomatic career spanning three decades, Ambassador Eneström has served in some of the world’s most influential global governance spaces, including the...
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Crista Cullen – Gold Olympian, Businesswoman & Conservationist – Co-creation
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Crista Cullen, Olympic gold-medal field hockey player, businesswoman, conservation innovator, and proud daughter of both Kenya and the United Kingdom. Crista’s story is one of dual identities, grit, reinvention, and a deep commitment to...
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Professor Darelle Van Greunen – Information Technology – Nelson Mandela University – Create Opportunity
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Darelle Van Greunen Director of the Centre for Community Technologies (CCT) at Nelson Mandela University, this year’s recipient of the Science Diplomacy for Africa Award. We explore how the CCT drives…
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Dr Lauren Moss – Counselling Psychologist – Own Your Story
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Lauren Moss, a counselling psychologist in private practice, who closes our Mental Health Awareness series by taking us through the realities, science, and lived human story of trauma. Dr Moss shares how her own...
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Dr Lori Eddy – Counselling Psychologist – Thrive
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Lori Eddy, a counselling psychologist in private practice, as part of Womanity’s commemoration of World Mental Health Day. Our discussion journeys into the heart of what it means to be human, to hurt, to heal…
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Dr Colinda Linde – Clinical Psychologist – Create Options
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Colinda Linde, a clinical psychologist who is celebrating 33 years in practice. This conversation commemorates World Mental Health Day, and Dr Linde shares some of the unique challenges facing women today. Dr....
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Dr Giada Del Fabbro, a Forensic & Clinical Psychologist – Your Voice is Your Power
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Giada Del Fabbro, a forensic and clinical psychologist whose career explores the intersection between human emotion, mental health, and the law. This conversation forms part of Womanity’s tribute to World Mental...
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Dr Prinitha Pillay – Radiation Oncologist – Healing with Humanity and Innovation
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Prinitha Pillay, a radiation oncologist whose career bridges frontline humanitarian work and cutting-edge cancer care. From her years with Doctors Without Borders in conflict zones to pioneering patient-centred...
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Dr. Ronwyn van Eeden is a Medical Oncologist – Persevere
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Ronwyn van Eeden, a leading South African oncologist whose medical journey has been defined by passion, perseverance, and purpose. From childhood dreams of becoming a doctor to specialising in oncology, a field…
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Dr. Chrisna Steyn – Plant Sciences – University of the Free State – Resilience
In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Chrisna Steyn, lecturer and researcher in plant sciences at the University of the Free State, South Africa. Dr Steyn’s pioneering research focuses on soil-borne pathogens such as rust and sclerotinia, with a...
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Vice President of Zambia – Mutale Nalumango striving for social justice, unity and equality
This Heritage Month we replay Vice President Nalumango’s conversation to celebrate women’s leadership and Africa’s rich cultural diversity, reminding us that education, unity, and empowerment are the foundations of our shared future in the continent. This week on Womanity-Women in Unity Dr.…
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Simoné Kruger – Gold Paralympic & World Para-Athletics Champion – Do Your Best
This week on Womanity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Simoné Kruger, South Africa’s golden discus thrower, world record holder, 2025 Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability and 2025 Junior Spors Star of the year. At just 20 years old, Simoné has already etched her name into the history…
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