Girl Talk
Mind the Gender Gap
2 days ago
Have you ever jumped on the Gautrain and wondered why the ticket feels like it's eating your wallet? Especially during the holiday rush, when "Mind the Gap" becomes more than just a safety reminder—it's a glimpse into the wider gap we're navigating: the gender wealth gap in South Africa. Forking out R3,595 for a Gautrain…
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Beyond the Crown
2 weeks ago
Oh, beauty pageants, those glittering spectacles of glamour that have strutted through the decades, often getting side-eye for celebrating a pretty narrow slice of beauty - all sparkle, no substance, right? Wrong! It's time to toss that old script out the window because pageants like Miss South Africa are flipping the narrative, mixing beauty with…
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Breaking Codes and Stereotypes
3 weeks ago
"During my second year, I heard about the shortages of black females in tech, and it was always a wow factor when people heard what I was studying. I suppose it was surprising at the time to have any interest, being black and female," Nozipho, a 28-year-old Information Security Specialist, shares her empowering journey within…