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These Cape Town communities offer much more than a workout
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

7 women-only health and wellness communities to join in Cape Town

Looking to enhance your wellbeing while connecting with like-minded women? Discover 7 supportive women-only communities in Cape Town that blend fitness and friendship, from…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
South African designer Fikile Sokhulu is taking her designs from the catwalk to the high street.
DESIGN IDEAS

Fikile Sokhulu takes her designs from runway to Pick n Pay Clothing

South African designer Fikile Sokhulu has launched Summer Neiture, her first Pick n Pay Clothing collection, through the retailer’s Futurewear initiative

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
High Tea Tighty returns to Claremont with a fresh vision for cakes and experiences
HIGH TEA
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High Tea Tighty returns to Claremont with a new brownie experience

After more than a decade of baking from home and supplying customers across South Africa, High Tea Tighty founder Zaheera Musa has returned to Claremont with a new store focused…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Meet the CFO helping safeguard Groot Constantia’s heritage
WOMEN

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

  • Sinazo Mkoko
4 min read
Cape Town entrepreneur and MasterChef SA finalist, Shannon Smuts, has learned that growing a business is about far more than increasing revenue
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Vicki Scheffel, founder of Cape Town-based conscious gifting agency GE:SKENK.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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.

  • Sinazo Mkoko
2 min read
Dudu’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in resilience, faith, family and purpose
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
For Kennedy, successful entrepreneurship requires focus, resilience, adaptability and the courage to act without having all the answers.
CAPE TOWN

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.…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Not sure how to celebrate Women's Day this long weekend? Cape Town has no shortage of memorable ways to mark the occasion
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

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…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Professor Thuli Madonsela will lead an inspiring conversation at Izi-Women 2026
IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA

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…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read