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Despite growing awareness globally, mental health in South Africa remains a topic often shrouded in stigma, misunderstanding, and neglect. For a country with such a diverse population, the deep-rooted misconceptions about mental illness persist, making it one of the most significant barriers to treatment and support for those in need. The stigma surrounding mental health Read More

Women continue to shape and redefine the modern workplace, yet many still face challenges that impact their health, productivity, and career progression. The Women’s Report 2024, sponsored by Stellenbosch Business School in association with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), presents crucial insights into the health and well-being of working women. This article

The financial industry has long been dominated by men, but slow and steady progress toward gender parity is evident. The Alpha Female Report 2024, published by Citywire, examines the evolving role of women in investment management. This report highlights key findings regarding gender diversity, turnover rates, fund management trends, and regional disparities. While some progress

Dealing with a mental illness can be lonely since people suffering from it are easily misunderstood or ignored. We do not take the time to acknowledge our loved one’s emotions often. Sometimes we have clouded judgment that what the person is exhibiting may be lousy behaviour or that they are being hysterical, especially for adolescents.

While South Africa is making significant progress when it comes to women occupying roles across categories within the finance and insurance sectors, there is a considerable lack of women in senior roles in these fields. This is according to recent findings in a global Deloitte study, which showed that South Africa is one of the

In the stressful and overstimulating world we live in, becoming so overwhelmed by your stress that it significantly affects your behavior — an emotional meltdown — can happen to all of us. An “emotional meltdown” isn’t exactly a medical diagnosis. “It’s used in popular discourse to describe when we are overcome emotionally, when we hit

Ashleigh Bouguenon, Head of Reproductive Health at Next Biosciences, emphasises the growing impact of infertility. Infertility rates are on the rise globally, with an estimated 15% to 20% of South African couples – up to one in five – experiencing difficulties conceiving. In SA, access to advanced reproductive health services remains limited for many, further

In recent years, women in business have been rewriting the narrative – moving from the margins to the mainstream. While the global business landscape continues to transform, a powerful driver of change is the rise of women in leadership. Across industries, and particularly within South Africa’s insurance sector, women are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and