Gender Barriers & Enablers in Higher Education: Prof...

This week we talk to Prof Cina van Zyl, former Chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, Transport, Tourism and Logistics Management at the University of South Africa. We discuss some of the barriers and enablers to women’s scholar ...

2016 Women in Science Awards: Prof Ngila and...

This week we talk to two pioneering University of Johannesburg researchers, who were recently honoured at the 2016 Women in Science Awards - Professor Catherine Ngila and Professor Esther Akinlabi. We discuss changes in the demographic composition of ...

UNISA Women’s Forum Chairperson Dr. Marinkie Madiope

This week we talk to the University of South Africa (UNISA) Women’s Forum Chairperson Dr. Marinkie Madiope. We discuss the merits and flexibility of distance learning institutions as well as the use of e-learning tools to educate and empower indivi ...

Ambassador Sheila Sisulu – Chancellor of Walter Sisulu...

This week we talk to Ambassador Sheila Sisulu - Chancellor of Walter Sisulu University. Our conversation acknowledges the significance of education for women to empower themselves, but emphasises the importance of appropriate infrastructure to enable ...

Professor Sonya Smith & Dr. Shirley Motaung

This week we talk to Professor Sonya T. Smith Howard University - Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Shirley Motaung Assistant Dean Research & Innovation Tshwane University of Technology, who actively encourage women to pursue subjects within the Sci ...

Prof. Beatrys Lacquet Deputy Vice-Chancellor: University of Witwatersrand

This week’s programme features Professor Beatrys Lacquet The Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Information, Knowledge and Infrastructure Management at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa and Professor of electrical and electronic engineering. Our c ...

Principal Zoleka Lebelo and Head of Department Thandi...

This week we are joined by Mrs Zoleka Lebelo, Principal of Alexander High School and Mrs Thandi Magwaza, Head of Life Orientation Department at Kwabhekilanga High School. Our conversation considers the roles of different stakeholders in high school e ...

Prof Cherly De La Rey, Vice-Chancellor and Principal...

This week’s programme features Prof Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria to discuss the game changing nature of university education for self development and societal benefit. This conversation touches on ge ...

Ms Marthe Muller and Dr. Zanele Ndaba

This week’s programme features Ms Marthe Muller, Chief Operations Officer for South African Women In Dialogue and Dr. Zanele Ndaba from WITS Business School. Our conversation considers paid and unpaid labour contributions of women towards productiv ...

Director for Employment Equity the Department Labour: Ntsoaki...

This week’s programme features Ms Ntsoaki Mamashela, Director for Employment Equity the Department Labour, South Africa and Prof. Deirdre Byrne, Head of the Institute for Gender Studies at University of South Africa. Our conversation focuses on wom ...