Mail & Guardian - May 09, 2025
Mail & Guardian - May 09, 2025
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Mail & Guardian 09 May 2025
Celebrating South Africa's female guardians
This special edition of the Mail & Guardian, in partnership with Nedbank, is dedicated to the women whose daily efforts sustain families, strengthen communities and support the economy: female guardians.
1 min
'All women can have it all'
In a world where success too often comes at the cost of personal sacrifice, Chantal Sombonos-Van Tonder stands as a formidable outlier — a woman who’s not just balancing but redefining what it means to be a mother, entrepreneur and business leader in today’s South Africa.
2 mins
A mother putting food on the country's table
The entrepreneur and CEO of Farmers Hope, Tebogo Nyathela, is creating jobs and upskilling workers through sustainable farming practices on her farm in Kgomokgomo, North West.
3 mins
Dr Zondi converts on rugby fields
Phathokuhle Zondi broke her first barrier when she took up a post as medical officer for the Blue Bulls
6 mins
Florist with a sustainable edge turns over new leaf
With over 30 years of experience in floristry, Emely van Heesch-Smith turned over a new leaf during the Covid pandemic, becoming a sustainable floral décor artist for a new age.
3 mins
Aesthetic medicine seen through a brand-new lens
Through sheer tenacity, Dr Lati Maloka is shaping the future for black medical aesthetic practitioners in South Africa.
3 mins
Writing helped save drug addict
Now a wellness coach and author, Tendani Mulaudzi helps others heal from addiction and trauma using storytelling and personal support
4 mins
Faith, family and balance
Grounded by her faith in God and supported by her immediate family, Meladi Maditsi has flourished in her position as a finance specialist at Nedbank.
3 mins
Mo's Crib: Home décor products on a global stage
As the co-founder of Mo's Crib home décor, Michelle Mokone is promoting her proudly South African products on the global stage.
3 mins
Newborns still dying needlessly
Budget cuts, staff shortages and socio-economic barriers continue to undermine efforts to improve neonatal care and reduce infant mortality
4 mins
Creativity via crafting and community
Jewellery designer and teacher Heidi Marais creates the opportunity for her students to express their creativity.
3 mins
Creating space to shine
Leader and speaker Lerato Semenya is adamant that being authentically you is an act of rebellion in a world that demands conformity.
3 mins
SA's loos not flushed with success
Using seawater and recycled water to flush toilets could save millions of litres of potable water daily
4 mins
Butternut coffee a bold new brew
When Free State entrepreneur Chantelle de Bruyn’s grandfather had to give up coffee for health reasons, she brewed a new business idea and invented a global first — organic “coffee” made from the humble butternut.
3 mins
Challenging stereotypes about working mothers
In an economy driven by deadlines and bottom lines, it’s easy to overlook the invisible labour of motherhood.
2 mins
From netball court warrior to high school girl mentor
Former Proteas team vice-captain Karla Pretorius is taking a break from playing netball professionally.
2 mins
'Policies skewed against women'
UN report finds discrimination against women in land and housing programmes
3 mins
Directing her own life
Jessica Nkosi, the award-winning actress and TV presenter, known for her roles in Isibaya, Ayeye and The Queen, knows how to improvise. But make no mistake, behind every performance and every parenting decision, there's a plan.
3 mins
Game changer, third generation
Before she ever stepped into a studio or sat behind a desk, sports journalist and presenter Thato Moeng inherited a legacy stitched into every part of her life.
2 mins
Education key to financial freedom
Taking steps such as budgeting and investing will help women build financial independence
4 mins
'I'm not afraid to talk about money anymore'
Nthabiseng's story is one that many South Africans will recognise.
3 mins
Spearheading financial inclusion and entrepreneurship
In her role at Nedbank, Chipo Mushwana works actively to tackle the gender pay gap, access to funding and underrepresentation in leadership roles.
2 mins
Female architects ensure potty parity
The field was dominated by men but now women are coming to the fore with thoughtful buildings
4 mins
Transformation Fund aims to work with, for black women
It advocates for SMMEs owned by women, addresses problems they have with financing and targets sectors where women are concentrated
2 mins
A love letter to women raising children and the bottom lines
Women have to balance their lives as both mothers and as professionals, ensuring neither is neglected, writes Buli Ndlovu
3 mins
Count your blessings, she said
Blood's Inner Rhyme offers a meditation on homecoming, resilience and the quiet, comic rituals of rural life and family
5 mins
She's still burning up at 60
Musical icon enters her sixth decade proving purpose, not age, defines greatness
5 mins
A model and a mother making her mark
When you think of Kgothatso Dithebe, you probably picture the beautiful model.
3 mins
On music, motherhood and making meaning
Zolani Mahola has always had range, vocally and creatively, but also as a mother, activist and mentor.
2 mins
Black style with grace and grit
At this year's Met Gala in New York, fashion transcended spectacle, becoming a soulful tribute to memory and cultural legacy
3 mins
Mail & Guardian Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Mail And Guardian media limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
The Mail & Guardian is a South African weekly newspaper, published by M&G Media in Johannesburg, South Africa. It focuses on political analysis, investigative reporting, Southern African news, local arts, music and popular culture.
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