by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | The Governing Woman 2025
Growing up in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape, Zukiswa Mqolomba dreamed of becoming a medical doctor, inspired by her grandmother, a nurse. In matric, however, she discovered a fascination with social sciences and realised her true calling: serving society. She...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | The Governing Woman 2025
Refiloe Ntšekhe, a member of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature for the DA, is a dedicated champion for the vulnerable. Her role involves overseeing public institutions, proposing legislation, and holding executives accountable for their actions. With a Master’s...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | The Governing Woman 2025
Philile Ntuli is a committed human rights advocate, cultural preservationist, and social justice leader serving as a commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission. She holds a Master of Social Science from the University of Pretoria and a certificate in...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | The Governing Woman 2025
Lesego Louw is a fierce African feminist activist and human rights champion from Galeshewe, Northern Cape. Raised by resilient women—her maternal grandmother, a dedicated domestic worker, and her entrepreneurial paternal grandmother — Lesego learned early the values...
by Sewela Mamphiswana | Oct 11, 2025 | The Governing Woman 2025
WOMEN IN POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Danielle Nel-Sanders Professor of Public Management and Governance, School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy, College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg Danielle Nel-Sanders is a professor of...
