True. Had they not “dealt with” me, I would still be at UCT — still medicated for depression and anxiety, possibly no longer here at all (suicide).
Instead, they set me free. They made me a multimillionaire, taught me that my life is far more precious than any institution, and gave me the greatest gift: the chance to choose myself. Today I work for me, on my own terms. I’m watching my first grandchild grow, living fully, and standing tall — never charged, never suspended, and unbothered — three years later.
They’re still angry about it and they work hard to stop my every move in academia. But the world is bigger.
Here is a lesson to every woman watching: when your detractors come for you, play as rough as they do, use every policy in the book, make your demands, and then choose yourself. Never die at work.
I outsmarted them, and I’m thriving.
#StillStanding
A massive congratulations to our Commercial and Marketing Director Jessica Motaung on her appointment on the @FIFAcom Men’s Stakeholder Committee. Incredible achievement for Club and more importantly country🇿🇦
Passed my first year of Master’s at Wits with straight A’s. It’s a big deal for me and my family. I’m still processing. And feeling very grateful that with multiple demands I can aspire to make my dreams come true. ♥️
#SouthAfricans🇿🇦 are coming home in large numbers, with many returning from Australia, Europe, & Canada. This is according to recruitment group, DNA Employer of Record (EOR), which has seen a 70% increase in active returns over the past year from London, Amsterdam, Toronto, Sydney etc....all booking one-way tickets back home. #SouthAfrica is experiencing a string of good news, driving optimism both socially & economically.
📍🇿🇦 received its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years.
📍The rand is stronger, as reforms are taking shape. SA is Africa's biggest & most industrialised economy.
📍The government has achieved two consecutive primary budget surpluses for the first time in 15 years, and inflation has been lowered to a 3% target.
📍The JSE has been one of the best-performing stock markets in the world, experiencing 50% growth since the start of the year.
📍“In a global economy full of uncertainty, South Africa is a stable bet,” said DNA EOR.
📍Eskom has ended load shedding across the country, with private generation also gathering pace.
📍The Government of National Unity (GNU) has also boosted investor confidence, while other governance improvements, such as being removed from the grey list, have shown significant improvements.
📍The successful #G20 Presidency has solidified 🇿🇦's place as an influential global player.
@JoburgWater we have not had water since Saturday. Your team promised to come out yesterday afternoon. Its the fourth night without water. This is ridiculous. Your ref number JWCC-40087763
Our Invenstment and Mining Conference concluded on a high note. As a province, we take pride in our achievements, and reports confirm that we are the top performers in infrastructure delivery nationwide. We lead the way, followed closely by the Western Cape. Our portfolio of projects includes state-of-the-art schools, hospitals, clinics, social development offices, and libraries – a testament to our commitment to excellence and a shining example of why Mpumalanga is fast becoming the investment capital of choice.
[ON AIR] ACROSS THE CONTINENT: Preserving Africa’s Heritage Through Storytelling
Thoriso Maloka is in conversation with Founder and MD of The African Storyteller, Thulisile (Thuli) Phiri (APR).
#POWERWeekendBreakfast
What a pleasure it was to be guest of honour and to deliver a keynote address at an event themed "Role of Women in Growing Southern Africa's Economies” in Eswatini over the weekend. I will share snippets of my talk here as soon as I get the video footage. Thank you to @TAST_SA for the work you do, ensuring that the voice of Africa & especially African women is heard. #womensmonth2025
👗@GiftSenese
#SMEConnect | Today we chat with Thuli Phiri, Founder of The African Storyteller, on how businesses – especially women-led enterprises – can unlock opportunities in Africa through local partnerships and collaborations.
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