Women shaping entrepreneurship education
In this paper, we offer reflections and narratives from a diverse group of women in entrepreneurship education regarding the need for positive change....
08
Aug
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08
Aug
The current state of women’s entrepreneurship in South Africa
Entrepreneurship is an avenue by which women can become economically active and overcome a range of barriers that compromise their development and empowerment. Women entrepreneurs are an imperative in a country’s economic development, especially in less industrialised countries....
19
Jul
Equal pay but unequal taxes?
Achieving gender equity in tax systems is fundamental to supporting inclusive growth, which, in turn, can encourage labour force participation, enhance entrepreneurship and investment decisions, and ultimately improve the wellbeing of all citizens — men and women. ...
06
Jul
COVID-19 and women’s care responsibilities: Opportunities to transform gender relations
If South Africa does not transform the gendered norms of care and the structural barriers in the way of women’s labour force participation and employment, the feminisation of poverty will persist. Addressing this challenge is an opportunity waiting to be seized by both the state...
05
Nov
Chaos, the new normal
COVID may have come in to destroy lives, kill hope and leave a trail of destruction. But not in my business. Not in my family and certainly not in my life. It has only brought laughter, joy, quality time, memories and moments to cherish. The...
13
Aug
Interview with Dr Nompumelelo Happworth Obokoh
“Instil ubuntu — we are who we are because of others.”...
07
Aug
Interview with Shanèy Vijendranath
“If your gut tells you to do something, put your head down and do it.”...
06
Aug
Interview with Thabile Makgala
“You need to believe, believe, believe in yourself and your capabilities.”...
06
Aug
Interview with Rushana Hartnick
“Support other women and lift each other up, rather than competing against one another.”...
06
Aug
Interview with Portia Malele
“At the end of the day, a team will always outperform an individual.”...
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