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#WIB with Sarah Makoko, Managing Director of EMPRUV

Entrepreneurship often begins with recognising potential where others see routine. For the Empruv owner, taking over the business in 2022

Why Women Still Have to Prove More to Lead

South Africa has made meaningful progress in advancing women into executive leadership, but the journey to the CEO’s office remains

Talent Retention: Rewarding Value or Theatre?

Work-life balance is a topical workplace theme, and for good reason. However, despite a business’s best intentions, how it plays

The Art of Saying No Without Feeling Guilty

A harmless-looking request can cause remarkable damage to a workday. One “quick favour” becomes three emails, a meeting, and a

The Career Advice Young Women Should Hear Earlier

Over the course of my career, as an engineer and now working with thousands of youth entering the workforce through

What Do I Do With My Business When I Want to Retire?

As a significant demographic of South African small and medium enterprise (SME) owners approaches retirement age, the national economy faces

Scaling: How Leaders Preserve a Consistent Customer Experience

When a business starts, culture happens naturally. The founder is close to the employees. Customers experience the founder’s personality and

Emergency Funds vs Investments: Finding The Perfect Balance

July marks National Savings Month in South Africa, and as a result, many households use it as an opportunity to

Working While Sick? Top Tips to Recover the Right Way

Have you ever considered that your work dedication could be delaying your recovery? Winter brings with it an increase in

Meet The 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Winners

This year, the Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot marks its fifth year in South Africa with the announcement of

Why Great Operators Do Not Automatically Become Great Leaders

Many organisations invest heavily in technical capability. They strengthen systems, develop expertise and equip people to perform specific roles. But

Revlon Expands Its Glimmer Shimmer Collection

Revlon introduces three new additions to its cult-favourite Glimmer Shimmer Collection, designed to deliver hydrated skin, radiant coverage and glossy

The Best and Worst Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads

Acne doesn’t always appear as red, inflamed pimples. Sometimes it shows up as tiny dark spots scattered across your nose,

How to Choose the Best Retirement Payout

It’s great when someone realises they do not want to run out of income one day. When we retire, we

Are You Actually Absorbing The Supplements You Take?

Spend any time in a pharmacy, and the supplement aisle can feel more bewildering than helpful. Shelves stacked floor to

Women’s Month 2026 is approaching, and Womenontop is opening nominations for our annual editorial series celebrating women shaping South African business.

We’re looking for women across four areas: How it works: Interviews are a written Q&A, so participants can respond in

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