The woman looking after South Africa’s biggest retailer – worth R175 billion

Wendy Lucas-Bull, chairperson of Shoprite Holdings, leads South Africa’s largest retailer with a market cap of R175 billion, driving significant growth and innovation
International Women’s Forum South Africa Honours Three Trailblazing Women At 2024 Hall Of Femme Awards

IWFSA has celebrated three women of courage and grace who have broken barriers and shattered glass ceilings while supporting and elevating other women along the way.
International Women’s Forum of South Africa honours three trailblazing women at 2024 Hall of Femme Awards

At the 3rd IWF Hall of Femme Awards, the South African chapter honoured Monica Geingos, Wendy Ackerman, and Dr Naledi Pandor for their impactful contributions.
Women power: IWFSA inducts Africa’s leading women into its hall of femme.

A gallery of South Africa and Africa’s powerful women leaders gathered at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch for the International Women’s Forum of South Africa’s (IWFSA) acclaimed Hall of Femme Awards.
IWFSA to honour women leaders at 2024 Hall of Femme Awards

October 31st will be a night to celebrate the power of sisterhood, networking, and hear the
stories of how the tireless commitment and relentless drive of women has advanced others as
agents of change and ethical leadership
International Women’s Forum of South Africa to honour trailblazing women at Hall of Femme Awards

President of the International Women’s Forum of South Africa (IWFSA), Nolitha Fakude, will through the Hall of Femme Awards, celebrate and honour the work done by some of the country’s women leaders.
Young Leaders Connect (YLC)-IDEAL Leadership Summit and Awards 2024 return to conclude Women’s Month

Under the theme “Empowering the Future”, the 4th annual Young Leaders Connect (YLC)-IDEAL Leadership Summit and Awards 2024 returns to conclude Women’s Month with the spotlight on gender equity and the future of leadership in South Africa.
Empowering women to empower other women

Empowering women through mentoring, leadership development, and coaching to boost female representation in leadership roles.
Governance trends for directors in 2024

Explore the intersection of business and governance in a global economy, where international trends and upcoming elections in South Africa shape directors’ perspectives on effective governance practices.
Mail and Guardian Power of Woman 2023. Charmaine Houvet, The Governing Woman

“If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that cannot be erased.” Maya Angelou A quote I coined is: “I am powered by purpose that enables me to intentionally and effortlessly pay it forward always.” Charmaine Houvet, 50, is a director at Cisco, a world leader in information technology. […]