An opportunity to celebrate being bold and bright
MY job allows me to add value to my clients’ businesses and help them to achieve their strategies and goals by improving their governance, risk and control environments.
Being a woman in South Africa is exciting, but it also comes with its challenges. We have seen an increasing trend of women in leadership and management positions, but we also have high rates of violence and crimes against women.
Women’s Day or Women’s Month means an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions women have made to society, business, government and other sectors and industries. It is also an opportunity to develop and support other women in your circle of influence and celebrate yourself.
Women in South Africa are bold, bright, intelligent and contribute to every sec-
My definition of success is inner contentment, joy and happiness — being able to achieve my professional and personal goals
tor of the economy.
My definition of success is inner contentment, joy and happiness — being able to achieve my professional and personal goals.
One woman who has made a great impact on my life is my mom. She has taught me the importance of caring and helping others and treating all people equally. She has encouraged me to pursue my dreams.
My belief about feminism is that we are all equal. Both men and women have challenges in life and have obstacles to overcome.
The greatest lessons I have learnt from a woman include to support other women, always seek to improve yourself, and know your strengths and weaknesses.
Women in media are positively influencing print, radio, TV and social media. They have an important role to play in influencing young people and society with messages of encouragement and ensuring that real issues are reported.
Women who are strong have inner faith and wisdom.
Mall is a director in the advisory risk consulting division of KPMG and KwaZulu-Natal head of the Business Women’s Association