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The April/May issue of FORBES WOMAN AFRICA is a must-read packed with the tumultuous news events unfolding in South Africa, and the stories of feisty female entrepreneurs braving the odds to survive in any business climate. Our cover star, Judy Dlamini, reveals her path to creating a successful business empire, learning from failure and what power really means. News from the health sector: exploring Africa's controversial surrogacy factory and the human organ industry. Then, songstress Dorothy Masuka speaks her mind about Africa's music business. And, how local fashion is trending now... All this and more in FORBES WOMAN AFRICA, out now!

The Poverty And Fear Of Living Off Handouts

There are 17 million South Africans dependent on social grants doled out by the Department of Social Development. For most, it’s their sole means of survival month to month.

2 mins

Vulnerable, Neglected And Dead

In February, the deaths of over 100 psychiatric patients grabbed headlines in South africa. are efforts being taken to ensure this does not happen, again?

3 mins

Gloom, Growth And The New World Order

Global prospects with international economist Dambisa Moyo in Cape Town.

3 mins

Farewell, Gentle Giant

South african struggle stalwart ahmed kathrada, known for his humour, humility and humanity, was given a hero’s send-off. But Jacob Zuma, though absent, loomed large.

4 mins

The Kind Soul With Iron Resolve

Ahmed Kathrada was one of the great worker bees of south Africa’s struggle against apartheid in the 1950s and early 1960s; at Liliesleaf farm, in the middle class Johannesburg suburb of rivonia that was used as a hideout for the underground movement, Kathrada, wrote, worked and photocopied pamphlets tirelessly.

3 mins

A to Zuma

A hero’s funeral, a controversial cabinet reshuffle and the country diminished to junk status. The events unfolded in quick succession for South Africa. Question is: what’s next?

5 mins

Doctor. Entrepreneur. All-rounder

As a medical student, Judy Dlamini was bitten by police dogs and arrested. As a doctor, she was robbed at gunpoint. As a businesswoman, she acquired an MBA in her 40s and a doctorate in her 50s. Her life has been quite eventful so far, and whilst growing a successful business portfolio, she has just authored a book on equality.

10+ mins

Beating The Expiry Date Of A Human Egg

The answer to the ever-ticking biological clock is the woman who can freeze her eggs – and serve as her own future egg donor.

2 mins

Never Thought It Was Possible

The tale of a same-sex couple who managed to find a surrogate, and how they defied the odds to father South Africa’s first triplets born with both their DNA.

3 mins

Daughters Of The Soweto Soil

Lesego Seloane and Dinah Kgeledi are in the business of creating dreamy gardens for homes and green lungs in public spaces. They are more than willing to get their hands dirty.

4 mins

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Forbes Woman Africa Magazine Description:

Forbes Woman Africa is a pan-African publication that navigates the world of business for women, with features on the latest trends in the corporate sector and how its architecture speaks to women. In line with this, we feature the wealthy, powerful, influential and those women in business whose impact is felt long after they have come and gone.