women’s day
Brand South Africa celebrates International Women’s Day
Johannesburg, Friday 08 March 2019 - International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...
Three female pioneers of South African journalism
Ruth First, Noni Jabavu and Joyce Sikhakhane-Rankin are just three examples of groundbreaking female writer-activists who made a difference in apartheid South Africa. These...
South African career women disrupt their industries
Women spoke about seeking opportunities in their pursuit of turning their dreams into realities – and encourage women to help each other.
Melissa Javan
"Crash, fix...
Teach everyone to operate in a digital world
The rise of robots, and opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, were some of the topics that were discussed at the...
Press release: Owami calls on women to empower each other
Brand South Africa and Owami Women call on South Africans to play their part in the development and empowerment of women this International Women’s...
Q and A with few of South Africa’s influential women
18 August 2016
What do Nomzamo Mbatha, Bonang Matheba, Kass Naidoo, and Farah Fortune have in common? Besides being in the limelight, they are successful...
International Women’s Day: Brand South Africa calls on all to play their part for...
Countries that expand opportunities for women and girls in education and work achieve greater prosperity and social development, writes Chichi Maponya, chair of Brand South Africa, on International Women's day.
South African women making progress
Twenty years after South Africa celebrated its first National Women's Day, women have risen to be major players in the public sector and academia.
South Africa to deliver Status of Women Report
The first Status of Women Report will be released on Women's Day, at the official celebrations in Free State. About 20 000 women are expected to attend the rally. It is one of many activities planned for Women's Month around the country.
Women’s Month looks at unity in South Africa
For the month of August, the nation will be encouraged to celebrate the role of women in South
Africa's history. Female leaders today, across sectors, will also be a focal point of the month,
which marks the Women's March against apartheid in 1956.