Dr Trudi Basson (62)

Many years ago when Dr Trudi Basson had arranged for a mascot of a bread company to visit the school where she did play therapy. She found that one little boy in grade two could not hide his excitement and...

Elizabeth Sidiropoulos (51)

Many heads of diplomatic missions in South Africa are women, as are many of our ambassadors overseas. As the chief executive for the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Elizabeth Sidiropoulos says she has a multifaceted job that is...

Dr Darlene Miller (59)

Women of colour often lead from the front when holding together these broken bits of our society. Dr Darlene Ajeet Miller is a senior lecturer at the Wits School of Governance, where she is committed not only her students but...

Antoinette Lombard (60)

“I am inspired to see how young students and women develop their inner strength and their belief in themselves when I link them to scholarly and life-enriching opportunities. Professor Antoinette Lombard is the head of the department of social work...

Mandisa Monakali (59)

It is empowering to see women survivors break away from their abusive situations and start taking charge of their lives. Mandisa Monakali is the founder and president of Ilitha Labantu, a non-profit organisation that provides free counselling, legal support, training,...