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Mail & Guardian
It's all about convenience and experiential retail
Brands can reinvent themselves by targeting new markets and taking note of new shopping trends
5 min |
May 16, 2025
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India, Pakistan theatre of nationalist war
The Partition's wound has been reopened as the rulers of the two countries resort to violence for their own ends
6 min |
May 16, 2025
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Beware: We are walking into the dark
When strongmen with nationalistic and populist tendencies dominate politics, we must be worried
6 min |
May 16, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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'Policies skewed against women'
UN report finds discrimination against women in land and housing programmes
3 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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On music, motherhood and making meaning
Zolani Mahola has always had range, vocally and creatively, but also as a mother, activist and mentor.
2 min |
May 09, 2025
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A model and a mother making her mark
When you think of Kgothatso Dithebe, you probably picture the beautiful model.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
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'I'm not afraid to talk about money anymore'
Nthabiseng's story is one that many South Africans will recognise.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
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Creativity via crafting and community
Jewellery designer and teacher Heidi Marais creates the opportunity for her students to express their creativity.
3 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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Education key to financial freedom
Taking steps such as budgeting and investing will help women build financial independence
4 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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She's still burning up at 60
Musical icon enters her sixth decade proving purpose, not age, defines greatness
5 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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Female architects ensure potty parity
The field was dominated by men but now women are coming to the fore with thoughtful buildings
4 min |
May 09, 2025
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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 min |
May 09, 2025
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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.
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