South Africa: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

In a thought-provoking examination of transformation and merit in professional settings, Nomlayo Mabhena Mlilo explores how previously disadvantaged groups, particularly women, often perceive their achievements solely through the lens of transformation initiatives rather than recognizing their own merit. The piece challenges the notion that transformation objectives and merit are mutually exclusive, addressing the psychological impact of affirmative action policies on beneficiaries' self-perception.

Working in the oil and gas sector has taught attorney Amore Carstens Petersen that technical excellence is only one part of leadership in a commercially complex, technically demanding, and historically...

An AI expert in legal technology examines her discomfort with the title and explores a concerning pattern emerging in the adoption of GenAI tools. The analysis reveals troubling disparities across race and gender lines in how legal professionals are engaging with artificial intelligence technologies.

In this powerful final episode, Amanda Gxwala sits down with our Group CEO, Victor Sekese, under the inspiring theme "The Future is Equal."

Amanda sits down with Dr. Thembinkosi Twalo, Chief Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council. With a rich background in education, gender equality, and public policy, Dr. Twalo shares insights from his journey through academia and leadership roles—including his time at the Commission for Gender Equality and Magalies Water.

"We're still decades away from closing the gender gap in leadership." Our Board Chairperson and Director, Agnes Dire, joined Nontobeko Gumede of ‪@BusinessDayTelevision‬ 's Woman Means Business...