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Womanity - Women in Unity

"Womanity - Women in Unity" is a weekly programme produced by Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka. This gender-based programme campaigns for progress and development amongst women in Africa, and aims to celebrate prominent and ordinary African women’s milestone achievements in their ongoing struggle for liberation, self-emancipation, equality, human rights, democracy and socio-economic class division

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    Dr. Annette Antwi-Anyimadu – Specialist Psychiatrist – Mind Matters

    This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Dr. Annette Antwi-Anyimadu, a specialist psychiatrist in private practice at The Couch in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu offers insights into the intricate connection between mental and physical health, reflecting on the World Health Organization’s holistic definition of health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being." Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu differentiates between the fields of psychiatry and psychology, explaining psychiatry's focus on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions through a medical lens and psychology's emphasis on behavioral studies and talk therapy. She highlights a range of psychiatric conditions she encounters, from mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder to geriatric conditions and notes the complex interplay between genetics and environment on mental health ailments. This episode delves deeply into the societal stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among men, and the harmful consequences of unprocessed emotions, such as physical assaults on partners. Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu also explores gendered differences in susceptibility to mental health conditions, noting how biological and social influences, as well as hormonal and structural brain differences, play a role. Women have a higher propensity to develop mood and anxiety disorders, such as depression and bipolar mood disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. For women seeking to prioritize their mental health, Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu shares three practical strategies: 1. Embark on a journey of self-discovery to understand personal triggers, motivations, and emotions. 2. Engage in regular exercise and self-care, recognizing that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Physical activity releases brain chemicals that reduce anxiety and depression while serving as a physical outlet for frustrations. 3. Seek professional help when needed—mental health treatment is available and essential for healing and maintenance. The conversation also touches on systemic challenges, where people with mental health concerns may be stigmatised by their communities or perhaps their issues are dismissed by their families and not considered socially acceptable, and as a result they don’t receive appropriate treatment and support. Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu reflects on some of the reasons that she chose to pursue psychiatry as a specialisation, highlighting patients’ transformations when they receive the correct treatment. Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu describes some pressures of medical training and raising young children at the same time, and emphasised the importance of her support structures as enablers. She also shares some lived experiences, such as being a young Black female doctor navigating societal stereotypes of what a doctor should look like, recounting how after conducting a full consultation and at the verge of diagnosis the patient asked when the doctor would see them, or on another occasion when a white male colleague entered the consulting room the patient assumed he was the doctor. Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu is extremely passionate about her field and helping people.  She leaves listeners with a powerful reminder, that our value is inherent and cannot be measured by external validation or pro...

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    Parliamentarian & Chairperson Portfolio Committee: Small Business Development – Masefako Clarah Dikgale – Job Creation

    This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to by Ms. Masefako Clarah Dikgale, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development in the South African Parliament, representing the African National Congress. Ms Dikgale unpacks the critical role of portfolio committees in parliament as constitutional entities tasked with legislating, monitoring, and overseeing executive activities to drive national development goals. One of the mandates of the Department of Small Business is to create 11 million jobs by 2030. The government has committed to placing small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) and cooperatives at the heart of economic growth and job creation. With approximately 3 million entrepreneurs supporting 13.4 million jobs in South Africa, the potential for growth is immense. Ms Dikgale highlights transformative initiatives like the ratification of the amended Small Enterprise Bill, which combats unfair practices and strengthens the economic inclusion of small businesses. Another initiative is the creation of a one stop shop to give SMMEs access to finance and business support through amalgamation of the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and the Cooperative Banks Development Agency (CBDA) to form the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA). As a champion for inclusivity, Ms. Dikgale underscores the prioritization of businesses owned by women, youth, persons with disabilities, and those in rural and township areas. She shares her belief in the power of education, both as a pillar in her own career development and as a tool for empowering women and youth in her community. Through free training programs and resources, the department has supported women in achieving financial independence. Ms Dikgale’s entry into politics stemmed from her dissatisfaction with political campaigners’ empty promises to develop her village, which led her to taking action and orchestrating meaningful developments in her village that serve the people. We also discuss the African National Congress's (ANC) policies supporting gender equality, including its 50:50 representation, and the collaborative efforts of the Multi Party Women’s Caucus in Parliament, where women across party lines unite to advance gender equality, uphold human rights and dignity. Tune in for more.

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    2025, New Beginnings: No Limits

    Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, join us for our new year broadcast with a compilation of voices from female leaders in politics, the judiciary and medicine talking about aspects of their journeys. Our first guest in this feature is South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, who shares her passion and vision for transforming education in South Africa, impacting the lives of 13,500,000 learners. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing in a typical South African household, raised by her grandmother, Minister Gwarube reflects on her grandmother’s influence as a trailblazing feminist whose relentless pursuit of quality education shaped her life. Many South Africans straddle multiple worlds, such as living in a village and schooling or working in a city. Our next guest, High Court Judge Jacqueline Henriques demonstrates how law and policy can be used to drive change that supports and protects the rights of women. She highlights some of the recent amendments to domestic violence legislation, such as stricter bails imposed on persons charged with domestic violence offences and harsher now prescribed for offences related to gender-based violence. The Act has expanded its definition of what constitutes domestic violence, encompassing physical abuse, spiritual abuse, economic abuse, controlling behaviour, harassment, intimidation, elder abuse, and related person abuse to name a few. The Act now also requires the community to play an active role in stopping the scourge of domestic violence it is mandatory for the public to report incidences or reasonable suspicions of domestic violence, and also criminalises the failure of a person to report such abuse. Closing today’s programme is orthopaedic spine surgeon Dr Lusanda Bomela (women account for just 5% of all orthopaedic surgeons in South Africa). Dr Bomela shares how her interest in the spine, coupled to the fact that few women take up this area of specialisation motivated her to pursue her studies in this field. One of her hopes is that she sets an example to encourage other women to take up orthopaedics and specifically spine as a specialisation.  Medicine can be a demanding career choice, but this profession does not preclude women from having a family life. Dr Bomela notes how having the right support structure in place enables her to be a spine surgeon, mother, wife, mentor and teacher. She reflects that it is not possible to be everything to everybody all the time but with a team ethos and good communication everything is doable. Dr Bomela is passionate about learning and has a deep desire to share education with others, which is part of her maternal philosophy, she believes that if we have a skill it must be passed on or used to better someone else. We have a responsibility to empower the next generation by imparting what we know to them, both in terms of skills and enlightenment. She tells us how her grandmother used to walk her mother to school 20km away for the sake of education, and years later part of her grandmother’s legacy was establishing a school 500m from her house, so no children in the village had an excuse not to be educated. Happy New Year from Womanity wishing you peace and prosperity in 2025.

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    Reflections From 2024: Women Leading Forwards

    Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, for our special compilation of select programs over the last year. We hope to inspire you through the words of three remarkable female leaders who have succeeded in their respective fields. Our first guest in this feature is Maryana Iskander, the Chief Executive Officer of the Wikimedia Foundation, the global nonprofit that supports Wikipedia, one of the most visited sites in the world with 15 billion visits every month. Content has an impact on people’s perspectives, yet globally less than 10% of news stories featured women as a central focus. Ms Iskander shares some of the initiatives that Wikipedia applies to increase the contribution of women’s stories on Wikipedia. She shares her views on how to improve the throughput rate of women into leadership roles, and how intrinsic drivers help fuel success. Moving from one CEO to another, our next guest is Val Nichas, the CEO of the Spur Corporation, who shares some of her journey as a woman working in the corporate world and some of the experiences that shaped her. She talks about leading with vision and intent.  The Spur Corporation operates 10 brands in the casual dining sector, as well as virtual kitchen brands, and physically has over 700 restaurants across the group in 13 countries. Our final guest in today’s feature is Julia Gillard who is best known for serving as the 27th Prime Minister of Australia, and notably being the first, and so far, only woman to have held this role. Ms Gillard shares her journey navigating the challenges of being a trailblazer in high-profile leadership. She reflects on the double-edged nature of her historic appointment, where her gender was both a novelty and a target. She candidly discusses the intensifying gendered attacks she faced, offering invaluable advice to aspiring women leaders on how to confront sexism and misogyny, build networks of allies, and remain focused on their vision for change. We hope this compilation encourages you to lead from wherever you are. Warm wishes for the festive season from Womanity.

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    Parliamentarian & Chairperson Portfolio Committee: Public Works and Infrastructure – Ms Carol Mokgadi Phiri – Integration

    This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to by Ms. Carol Mokgadi Phiri, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure in the South African Parliament, representing the African National Congress. Ms. Phiri shares her insights into the transformative role of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in shaping South Africa’s future through job creation, durable infrastructure development, and innovative projects that benefit all citizens. This point was highlighted in President Ramaphosa’s speech at the opening of parliament, “In the next five years, working together, drawing on our collective capabilities, we will forge a new inclusive growth path for South Africa by pursuing a massive investment in infrastructure. Significant projects are underway around the country in areas such as transport, roads, water, energy and human settlements. We will massively increase the scale of investment in infrastructure through a more holistic and integrated approach, positioning Infrastructure South Africa as the central institution of coordination and planning.” Ms Phiri discusses the department's collaborative approach with various entities and other governmental departments, as well as initiatives aimed at creating awareness and exposing young learners to opportunities within the construction and infrastructure sectors. Special emphasis is placed on empowering women to excel in traditionally male-dominated industries by fostering support networks and creating spaces for women to succeed. On the latter point she remarks that women must support and assist other women in their respective industries. Ms. Phiri reflects on her political journey, from being appointed mayor of Musina at the young age of 26, to leading critical national committees. In this role she narrates the story of the premier leaving an important present for her – books on policies and rules for the job at hand – and whilst he supported her, he did not spoon feed her, she rose the responsibility of the position and took ownership and accountability for her role. She underscores the importance of leadership, discipline, decisiveness, and mentorship in navigating the challenges of politics. As a woman in leadership, she shares personal experiences of overcoming societal prejudices, standing up to disrespect as soon as it arises, and developing resilience to thrive in the face of adversity. Ms Phiri has an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of South Africans through infrastructure projects, her dedication to community upliftment, and her belief in going beyond limits to achieve personal and professional growth. Every time you make your target stretch further – we have no limits. Tune in for more.

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    Dr Lwanga Elizabeth Nanziri – Director of the Africa Centre for Development Finance – Stellenbosch Business School

    This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Dr Lwanga Elizabeth Nanziri, Director of the Africa Centre for Development Finance at the Stellenbosch Business School, Stellenbosch University. Dr. Nanziri, a renowned economist, holds a doctorate from the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town and advanced degrees in Economic Policy and Planning from Makerere University in Uganda. Dr. Nanziri unpacks the critical role of development finance in addressing Africa’s socio-economic challenges. Unlike traditional finance, development finance focuses on funding high-risk, low-revenue projects—such as infrastructure (roads, hospitals, schools) , small businesses, and agribusiness. She explains how development finance complements government and private sector efforts by reducing investment risks in projects that are essential for improving the quality of life in African communities. One of the projects she was involved in at the World Bank was the Think Africa Partnership, which was established to ensure that Africa does not lag behind. We explore innovative financing models emerging across Africa, such as project finance frameworks that lower barriers to entry for initiatives with long lead times. Dr. Nanziri highlights the work of the Africa Centre for Development Finance, including capacity-building efforts to equip policy advisors and leaders with the tools to drive sustainable growth in the region. The conversation also focuses on women’s economic empowerment, a recurring theme in development finance. Dr. Nanziri emphasizes the economic consequences of unequal access to financial resources for women and offers insights into how tailored development finance initiatives can dismantle barriers, foster entrepreneurship, and promote gender equality. Dr. Nanziri shares some of her lived experiences and how her success has been guided by setting new targets, applying discipline to achieve these goals (no matter what), being humble and having a willingness to learn. Tune in for more.

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    Member of Parliament – Meagan Chauke-Adonis (ANC) – Empowered

    This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Meagan Chauke-Adonis, who is a Member of Parliament representing the African National Congress (ANC). She serves on the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; and Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. Mrs. Chauke-Adonis shares her compelling journey into politics and activism, highlighting the transformative life experiences that shaped her purpose and drive to advocate for a more inclusive society. At just 23, Mrs. Chauke-Adonis was diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, which led to blindness. This life-changing event pushed her to reevaluate her purpose and ignited her passion for advocacy. She discusses how she channelled this challenge into an opportunity to create meaningful change, particularly for persons with disabilities and marginalized groups. Her focus is clear: dismantling barriers of discrimination and exclusion to build a future where equity and inclusion are the norm. Mrs. Chauke-Adonis shares her passion for technology and innovation, which propelled her into the entrepreneurial space. As a 2021 Global Young Innovator, she developed solutions to enhance accessibility, including applications that enable real-time document editing and interaction. Her ambition extends to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that transformative technologies are affordable and accessible, especially for women and persons with disabilities. As a member of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Mrs. Chauke-Adonis explores the department’s mandate to enable South Africa’s digital transformation. She highlights how digital technologies can be leveraged to advance accessibility and inclusion, allowing persons with disabilities to live independently and empowering people with access to information and opportunities. Beyond her political and technological pursuits, Mrs. Chauke-Adonis advocates for greater representation of persons with disabilities in leadership roles. She aims to destigmatize disability, emphasizing that with an enabling environment, people with disabilities can thrive, lead, and contribute to national development. Her mentor’s powerful words resonate: “Disability is not about physical attributes; it’s about how society disables you from opportunities, your environment, and your rights.” She passionately asserts that disability is a human rights issue. From the 3rd of November to 3rd December (International Day of Persons with Disabilities), South Africa celebrates National Disability Rights Awareness Month. This is a period for people to be cognisant of lifting impediments and improving the quality of life of people with disabilities for a more equitable society. Tune in for more.

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    Former Prime Minister of Australia – Julia Gillard – Actioning Change

    This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Julia Gillard, the 27th Prime Minister of Australia and the first woman to hold this office. Her groundbreaking tenure (2010–2013) paved the way for a deeper dialogue on women’s leadership, gender equality, and the role of education and politics in societal transformation. Currently, she serves as the inaugural Chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, Chair of the Wellcome Trust, and Patron of CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education), among other significant roles. In this engaging episode, Ms Gillard shares her journey navigating the challenges of being a trailblazer in high-profile leadership. She reflects on the double-edged nature of her historic appointment, where her gender was both a novelty and a target. She candidly discusses the intensifying gendered attacks she faced, offering invaluable advice to aspiring women leaders on how to confront sexism and misogyny, build networks of allies, and remain focused on their vision for change. Drawing from her book, Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons, co-authored with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Ms Gillard delves into global patterns of gender bias in leadership and practical strategies for women to overcome these barriers. With insights from women leaders like Jacinda Ardern and Erna Solberg, the books shares lessons for women who are either in or are embarking their leadership journey. In 2012, Ms Gillard delivered a powerful speech on misogyny, Not Now, Not Ever… and reflecting on changes since then she highlights how some societal attitudes towards women leaders are evolving, particularly within traditional media, while acknowledging the persistent hostility on social media platforms. She underscores the importance of engaging men and boys in the gender equality movement, advocating for inclusivity to achieve lasting change. This episode also sheds light on Ms Gillard’s advocacy for education as a powerful tool for societal transformation. As Patron of CAMFED, she shares inspiring stories of how educating girls creates ripple effects that uplift entire communities. She emphasizes the critical role of law enforcement, community support structures, and sustained education in addressing gender-based violence and fostering equality. Through her work with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, Ms Gillard is advancing research to accelerate progress toward gender equality in politics, business, and beyond. She shares practical advice for women in leadership, from preparing for inevitable gendered attacks to leveraging clarity of purpose and mentorship to stay the course. As an optimist, Ms Gillard firmly believes in the collective power of individuals to create a fairer, more inclusive world. Tune in to this inspiring episode to hear her vision for a gender-equal future and her unwavering commitment to empowering women through education, leadership, and action. Tune in for more…

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