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Meet the CFO helping safeguard Groot Constantia’s heritage

Amanda February on leadership, legacy and Groot Constantia’s future

Groot Constantia CFO Amanda February reflects on nearly two decades at the historic estate, financial stewardship and the importance of supporting women in leadership

Cape Town entrepreneur and MasterChef SA finalist, Shannon Smuts, has learned that growing a business is about far more than increasing revenue

Celebrating women: How Shannon Smuts turned her food business into a growing enterprise

Discover how Shannon Smuts, a Cape Town chef and entrepreneur, transformed her passion into a thriving food business by leveraging technology and financial insights for…

 Vicki Scheffel, founder of Cape Town-based conscious gifting agency GE:SKENK.

Celebrating women: How Vicki Scheffel is rethinking corporate gifting in Cape Town

Discover how Vicki Scheffel is revolutionising corporate gifting in Cape Town, turning a branding exercise into a powerful tool for social change and local business empowerment.

The exhibition opens up space for blissful girlhood to roam free

Explore the Pretty Serious exhibition in Cape Town celebrating women's beauty and femininity

Experience the Pretty Serious exhibition in Cape Town, celebrating women's beauty and femininity through captivating local art. Don't miss this unique showcase until August 29!

Dudu’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in resilience, faith, family and purpose

Celebrating women: Duduzile Phampha on turning life’s detours into new opportunities

Duduzile Phampha, founder of Work of Love Creations, shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of resilience and…

For Kennedy, successful entrepreneurship requires focus, resilience, adaptability and the courage to act without having all the answers.

Women entrepreneurs: Jackie Kennedy on turning her passion into a business

Discover how Jackie Kennedy turned her fascination with human behaviour into LeadMe Academy, a business dedicated to empowering leaders through innovative coaching strategies.…

Not sure how to celebrate Women's Day this long weekend? Cape Town has no shortage of memorable ways to mark the occasion

7 ways to celebrate Women's Day in Cape Town this long weekend

Discover how to celebrate Women's Day this long weekend in Cape Town! From serene mornings beneath Table Mountain to glamorous high teas and inspiring performances, explore seven…

For its African debut, the project has been reimagined through a uniquely local lens.

Internationally acclaimed Bold Beauty Project comes to Cape Town

Experience the transformative power of art at the Bold Beauty Project's African debut in Cape Town, where the stories of women living with disabilities are celebrated through…

Professor Thuli Madonsela will lead an inspiring conversation at Izi-Women 2026

Experience empowerment and celebration this Women's Day at Iziko Museums in Cape Town

Join Iziko Museums in Cape Town for Izi-Women 2026, a transformative Women's Day celebration that promises yoga, inspiring dialogues, and live music. Don't miss this unique…

Venues across the CBD and surrounding areas are putting together curated specials to make the day feel intentional

Celebrate Mother's Day in Cape Town: Top dining experiences to treat your mom

Discover the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day in Cape Town with curated dining experiences that go beyond just booking a table. From elegant high teas to relaxed brunches,…

Rethabile Nkhahle, adult librarian, Professor Gertrude Fester and Nadia Ismail, principal librarian, who organised the "Author's Talk".

Professor Gertrude Fester's memoir: Honouring the resilience of women in the anti-apartheid struggle

Explore the powerful journey of Professor Gertrude Fester, a South African political detainee who endured 104 days of solitary confinement. Her memoir, 'Prison V2957/88', sheds…

Hosted by Solera by Mothercity Liquor, the inaugural Cask & Company evening brought together a room full of women to explore five curated whiskies, each paired with chocolate.

Not just for the boys: Women reclaim whisky in Cape Town

Experience a groundbreaking whisky tasting event in Cape Town, where women take the spotlight and redefine the whisky culture. Join us as we explore curated whiskies paired with…

Taryn Little-Viglino will star in her autobiographical play titled, WHO AM I?

Experience Taryn Little-Viglino's transformative journey in 'WHO AM I?

Taryn Little-Viglino, a performing artist and registered counsellor, shares her inspiring journey in the autobiographical play 'WHO AM I?', exploring themes of healing and…

Robin S performs at Grand West at a previous Soul Sisters concert

Judy Boucher and Robin S to perform at Soul Sisters 2025 concert

Join legendary artists Judy Boucher and Robin S for a spectacular night at the Soul Sisters 2025 concert at GrandWest on Saturday, September 27. Experience timeless hits and…

Hundreds of members from different organisations took part in the commemorative march in honour of the late Uyinene Mrwetyana towards parliament last year.

Join the march for change: Honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana at Parliament

Join the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation this Saturday for a powerful march to Parliament, honouring Uyinene and advocating against Gender-Based Violence. Together, we can empower…

Visionary Christine Jacobs led 'Our Stories Through Every Season,' a devotional book sharing women’s honest reflections written over two months.

Our Stories Through Every Season — A book of real-life journeys

From a simple journaling exercise to a profound collection of women's stories, 'Our Stories Through Every Season' invites readers to explore themes of loss, healing, and joy, led…

Artist Robin Pieters will host the annual women's month show, Empower her Resilience on Saturday, August 9.

Join Robin Pieters for women's month show

Join artist Robin Pieters at the Grand Arena on August 9 for Empower Her Resilience, an inspiring women's month show featuring musical performances and uplifting stories that…

It was a glamorous, girly affair at The Pink Table, hosted by Brutal Fruit at Cavalli Wine Estate last Wednesday.

The Pink Table goes to Paris

Bonang Matheba announces global movement celebrating women coming together.

Zaariah Leonard and Tharwah Thomas from Manenberg, who helped create the bench, enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Safe space bench unveiled on Table Mountain

BRAVERock Girls from Manenberg are creating safe spaces and fostering sisterhood through the unveiling of a vibrant mosaic bench.

Waterfront CEO David Green welcomes skipper Kirsten Neuschäfer as she arrives at the Waterfront. She sailed her boat, Minnehaha, home from Europe, after she participated in the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race in 2022. She became the first woman ever to win the around-the-globe race.

First woman winner of world sail race welcomed home

Skipper Kirsten Neuschäfer was greeted by cheers, ululation and the voices of the Isibane se Afrika choir as she arrived at the V&A Waterfront on her sail yacht Minnehaha on…