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FROM THE MAGAZINE
Editorial
Not Every Opportunity Deserves a Yes
Not every opportunity deserves a yes. As a founder, learning to distinguish between what looks good and what genuinely moves the business forward may be one of the most important lessons in growth.
It Is About the Fruit
She never wanted the cover. The director of Kern Attorneys built a multimillion-rand firm from a R3,000 retainer — quietly, by results. Our Recognised cover story on visibility, leadership, and the fruit that speaks for itself.
The Power List Explained
Recognition has become cheap. A ranking can be bought, a badge traded for a follow. The WorkingMama Power List 2026 was built to be the opposite: a curated record of the South African women whose work holds up to scrutiny. We explain who qualifies across leaders, founders, and community builders, how the 21 finalists are chosen, and what a place on the list really signals. Nominations are open now, with the Winner revealed in our Q4 issue and a R10 000 prize at the Pink Carpe
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