Women have always been trendsetters, history-makers and serious game-changers. The glitz and glamorous world of Hollywood always seems unattainable for many and black women in particular have always taken a back seat when it comes to getting accolades for their acting skills. Year in and out, we see the best of the best in the… Read More Day 13 – Triple acting history-makers

As a budding writer myself, I always see myself asking ‘Is there a living to be earned from writing?’ In as much that is a very open-ended and relative question, I feel it’s a question most writers ask themselves and ponder about. Then comes the inspirational story of British novelist Joanne Rowling and the tides begin to… Read More Day 12 – Writing sensation J.K. Rowling

In keeping with the theme of women doing wonders in the fields of maths and science, this young and bright woman simply could not miss out on making the list. The Day 11 post for my women’s month appreciation series went to Masaku Mpho Kgatle, former varsity classmate of mine, who at her young age is already making… Read More Day 11 – 25 year old Chemistry PhD candidate Masaku Mpho Kgatle

It’s the 1st day and week of spring in the southern hemisphere and all things bright, new and fresh are all up in the air. The long, sunny days and short, not-so-cold nights are finally upon us. Gone are the days when wool jackets and vasco da gama’s were the order of the day. Gone… Read More The downside of Spring

I am passionate about Maths and Science. I am particularly passionate about the education aspects of these two subjects. With that in mind, I began the journey of looking at those women in particular who are inspirations and whose contributions are vital towards the advancements of Maths and Science in this country. Women who not… Read More Day 10 – Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng