by Xtraordinary Women | May 3, 2022 | Women Entrepreneurs
By Libby Peacock Eighteen years ago, Anja Fourie from the farm Driefontein in the Free State had an idea to start growing tomatoes to supplement her income. Despite many obstacles, that humble venture has flowered into a thriving small business – and created 18 jobs...
by Xtraordinary Women | Apr 21, 2022 | Women Entrepreneurs
Entries open today for the 2022 Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY & TRUELOVE We Are Searching For South Africa’s Most Enterprising Women! Santam, FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE are looking for the most impactful, resilient and inspiring female...
by Xtraordinary Women | Apr 1, 2022 | Women Entrepreneurs, Xtraordinary Woman Of The Month
Toni Carroll originally studied and started her work career as a creative designer, but her entrepreneurial spirit finally got the better of her. Always dabbling in side-hustles with the industry that fed her soul, whilst working in various corporate jobs to make...
by Xtraordinary Women | Mar 18, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurs
Women are more likely than men to choose entrepreneurship, not because they have a burning passion or the right skills, but because of a lack of better opportunities. This was confirmed by 46% female respondents in a recent survey conducted by 1st for Women Insurance...
by Xtraordinary Women | Oct 19, 2021 | Women Entrepreneurs
Cape Town, South Africa – The winners of the seventh annual Santam Women of the Future Awards in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE were announced on 15 October 2021 at an exclusive event held at Atlantic Studios and broadcast via livestream to the public. The...
by Xtraordinary Women | Sep 17, 2021 | Women Entrepreneurs
In Gauteng alone, crime has increased by 43% in 2021. These crimes include sexual offences, contact- and property-related crimes, as well as aggravated robberies. “Women are constantly under threat, and we must be able to protect ourselves,” says Leilani Basson,...