Women's Month

Women of Wonder: A tribute to Women's Month

01 August 2020 - 07:57
By TimesLIVE
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Emmie Chiyindiko, 26, is scientist who is passionate about combating the devastating effects of climate change.

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'Fearless' Charlize Theron kicks ass on and off the silver screen

Fearless Hollywood actress Charlize Theron is living proof that life sometimes does indeed imitate art.

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Dr Matshidiso Moeti leads Africa's fight against Covid-19

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Zozibini Tunzi changed the world with a sleek haircut and strong words

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How chef Chantel Dartnall is enriching the local food scene

This award-winning chef is keen to share her spotlight on the culinary world stage with others.

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Beauty with purpose: Thando Hopa uses modelling to demystify albinism

Model and activist Thando Hopa is a lawyer by profession, and uses her platform to dispel false information about ...

By Rethabile Radebe

Thuli Madonsela: SA's top corruption crusader

Thuli Madonsela's fight against corruption made her one of the most popular public figures in SA.

By Gareth Cotterell

Nomzamo Mbatha takes on Hollywood

At just 30, SA actress, presenter and activist Nomzamo Mbatha is taking the world's showbiz capital, Hollywood, by ...

By Batandwa Malingo

She lost her mother at 17, but Phuti Mahanyele defied all the odds

When you look at the achievements of business mogul Phuti Mahanyele, you would never think she had to overcome the loss ...

By Rethabile Radebe

Pearl Thusi: taking Africa to the world, one hit show at a time

An international actress, television talk show host, philanthropist, mother of two and best friend to one of Africa's ...

By Batandwa Malingo

Nicky Newton-King championed transformation after becoming JSE's first ...

Nicky Newton-King was CEO of the JSE from 2012 to 2019 - the first woman to hold this position.

By Gareth Cotterell

SA's first lady of journalism, Redi Tlhabi

A lionhearted journalist, television and radio talk show host, avid runner, activist and columnist. Those are just some ...

By Batandwa Malingo

Meet the acclaimed novelist flying SA's flag ...

For years, acclaimed author, documentarian and writer Lauren Beukes has kept South Africans enthralled, informed and ...

By Khanyisile Ngcobo

The entertainment industry is putty in Bonang ...

Many people who have watched Bonang Matheba in action, will agree that her presenting skill is seamless and gripping at ...

By Rethabile Radebe

'Wathint' abafazi, wathint' imbokodo': August 9 1956

‘Wathint' abafazi, wathint' imbokodo'. This war-cry was made famous by a group of women who knew the power of their ...

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The peerless Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka remains a vanguard of social justice

The incomparable Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is a celebrated human rights activist, lecturer and Executive Director of UN ...

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Sho Madjozi is shifting the industry, one xibelani at a time

Sho Madjozi, the pen name of 28-year-old Maya Wegerif, is the award-winning, multidisciplinary, multilingual rapper ...

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Fasiha Hassan is paving the path for youth in politics

Fasiha Hassan became the youngest ever member of the provincial legislature in 2019 at the tender age of 25 and is now ...

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The indomitable sex expert Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng

Medical doctor, sexual health expert, author, noted columnist, TV and radio personality and now UN Special Rapporteur.

By Khanyisile Ngcobo

Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng on a 'Make Education Fashionable' mission

Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, affectionately known as Kgethi to peers and 'Deputy Mother' to her students, is one of ...

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Noxolo Grootboom made anchoring in isiXhosa fashionable

Former SABC veteran news anchor Noxolo Grootboom brightened the living rooms of many South African news lovers in the ...

By Rethabile Radebe

Caster Semenya: the athlete who fought for her rights on and off the track

Caster Semenya's success on the running track made South Africans proud, and her fight against discrimination has ...

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Women of Wonder: The original Women’s March remembered

This women’s month, we are shining the spotlight on just a few of the many South African women who are stars in their ...

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