Women leaders unite to champion equality and empowerment

THE Vaal University of Technology (VUT) came alive this week as women leaders gathered for a dialogue dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements and tackling the inequalities they continue to face across different fields.

- ANITA NKONKI [e-mail]

The event, held under the theme “Empowering Women and Being Voices of Change: What Are We Doing as Women in Leadership to Empower Other Women?” brought together voices from politics, academia, business, and community leadership.

It was attended by high-profile figures including the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi; Executive Mayor of Sedibeng District Municipality, Councillor Lerato Maloka; vice-chancellor of the Central University of Technology, Professor Pamela Dube; and VUT’s own executive leadership, alongside members of council, senate, and student representatives.

The panel discussion moderated by Maureen Rathapo featured Dr Mukondeleli Kanakana-Katumba, deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning at VUT; Professor Christa Grobler, executive dean of the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences at VUT; Letitia de Wet, chief executive of Enactus South Africa; and Nthanyiseni Dhumazi, chief financial officer at VUT.