by Hester Du Bruyn | Jul 10, 2023 | News from SACBW
Dr. Annique Theron was born on the eve of the Great Depression and grew up on Mooikloof farm near Potgietersrus, where she lost her family while still young. The traumatic event spurred her to move to Pretoria where she studied and met her future husband. She wanted... 
by Hester Du Bruyn | Jul 3, 2023 | Articles, Legacy of 35 years, News from SACBW
Kotie Botha was the co-founder of the South African Council for Business Women (SACBW) and was part of a formidable business team with her daughter, Theresa van der Merwe. They owned “House of Chic”, a glamorous fashion house, in Alberton City. The business offered... 
by Hester Du Bruyn | Jun 29, 2023 | Articles, Legacy of 35 years, News from SACBW
Erna Pretorius’s parents owned a general dealership in Hennenman in the Free State, so she was exposed to entrepreneurship from an early age. Her father always attributed his business success to her mother. When Erna was in grade 1, she already had to assist to count... 
by Hanlie Delport | Mar 4, 2023 | News from SACBW, Uncategorized
The South African Council for Business Women (SACBW) believes that every women has the ability to be successful. Although not all of us see ourselves as entrepreneurs, many women have been forced to start their own business to supplement their income or to make ends... 
by SACBW | Dec 9, 2022 | News from SACBW
Remember to pause, breathe, reflect and repeat. It is time for us all to take a break. The SACBW national office will close on 15 December and will re-open on the 9th of January 2023. Peace be with you all until we meet again. We also share the words of our 2022... 
by SACBW | Oct 24, 2022 | BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
We had our Business Woman of the Year Awards Gala function on 22 October 2022 in Mossel Bay. We are proud to announce that the winner of our Community Warrior Woman Category for 2022 is Sunet Anderson. Sunet, thank you for your determination and love for your... 
by SACBW | Oct 24, 2022 | BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
We are so proud to announce our Business Woman of the Year 2022 Winner – Dinette Snyman Wessels of SACBW Mossel Bay. She is the owner of D Studio in Mossel Bay and has an amazing story of determination, hard work, and inspiration. Dinette Snyman Wessels may you... 
by SACBW | Oct 12, 2022 | Leadership, News from SACBW
Hester was born in Potchefstroom as the eldest of five children and grew up mainly in Bloemfontein. She is a widow (since 2001) and has three children and seven grandchildren. “I studied at the University of the Free State and I am a qualified librarian. I... 
by SACBW | Sep 27, 2022 | BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
The SACBW is proud to announce Santie Korf Creative Photography as our fourth sponsor for our Business Woman of the Year Competition 2022. Santie Korf is sponsoring a Corporate Headshot Session IN STUDIO valued at R1000! What’s included in this amazing prize? 30... 
by SACBW | Sep 27, 2022 | Articles, BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
Who is Santie Korf Our Fourth Sponsor in our BWOY 2022 Competition – She is a Photographer & Creative | Entrepreneur | Storyteller | Explorer | Wine Snob | Wife & Mom to a 4-paw girl I CREATE exceptional imagery that you can use to CONNECT with your... 
by SACBW | Sep 22, 2022 | Articles, News from SACBW
Inspire and empower – Dr Ziva takes the lead! There is a joke doing the rounds that to get something done, just give it to the busiest person in the room! This is definitely true of Dr Ziva Spangenberg. Local Business Leader in Mossel Bay. Apart from running one of... 
by SACBW | Aug 10, 2022 | Articles, Leadership, News from SACBW
KNOW (Y)OUR LEADERS: TSHWANE We introduce Cheyna Ross, our local business leader in Tshwane. Cheyna Ross is the founder of She’s Cheyna, which is an event and wedding planning business established in 2017. Their gifting leg, She’s Cheyna Bespoke Gifting, was born... 
by SACBW | Jun 30, 2022 | News from SACBW
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IS BETTER THAN DELAYED PERFECTION – Mark Twain We had above-average results and I am really happy with the feedback we got on the recent national survey. The responses received indicated an overall confidence level of 90% in the SACBW as... 
by SACBW | Jun 28, 2022 | BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
The SACBW is proud to announce Stegmanns Incorporated as our third sponsor for our Business Woman of the Year Competition 2022. Stegmann’s is sponsoring an unbelievable prize to the value of more than R12000! This prize gives you peace of mind that you are, from... 
by SACBW | Jun 28, 2022 | BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
Who is Stegmanns Incorporated? Established in 1890, Stegmanns Incorporated is a well-respected legal partner which offers expedient legal solutions and superior levels of client service, meeting the dynamic requirements and challenges of South African corporates,... 
by SACBW | Jun 23, 2022 | Articles, BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
The SACBW is happy to announce another stunning prize sponsored by BusinessDNA and Dr Amanda Hamilton-Attwell for our 2022 winner of the Business Woman of the Year Award. As our Recognition Awards focus on acknowledging the sometimes difficult journey women have to... 
by SACBW | Jun 23, 2022 | Articles, BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
Who is Dr Amanda Hamilton-Attwell? The SACBW is happy to announce another stunning prize sponsored by BusinessDNA and Dr Amanda Hamilton-Attwell for our 2022 winner of the Business Woman of the Year Award. As our Recognition Awards focus on acknowledging the... 
by SACBW | Jun 20, 2022 | Articles, BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
FundTech Consulting has been confirmed as a sponsor of this year’s Business Woman of the Year Competition. The winner will receive a three-hour strategic alignment consultation to the value of R2550 with Dr Von Below. A FAVOUR TURNS INTO A BUSINESS When Dr... 
by SACBW | Jun 20, 2022 | Articles, BWRA 2022, News from SACBW
Who is Dr. Santie von Below? The SACBW is excited to announce that Dr Santie von Below has been confirmed as a sponsor for this years’ Business Woman of the Year Competition. Let’s have a look at her career and achievements... 
by Anja van Beek | Feb 28, 2022 | News from SACBW
Confidence – 5 tips to increase your belief and trust – In Yourself As an entrepreneur, I’m certain that we can all relate to the emotional roller coaster of ups and downs. One day you are so excited that you have started your business. You are on purpose... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Nov 23, 2021 | Articles, News from SACBW, Self Care
Rediscover Change, Choice and Happiness. Learn to Dance with Life We all experience life uniquely. Everyone reacts differently to change. When we are faced with making choices, different things influence diverse people to make distinctive decisions. What makes you... 
by Martha Venter | Aug 19, 2021 | News from SACBW
Never too late for a new beginning; Previous generations started thinking of retirement, travelling and being grandparents after their 60th birthdays but these days you see many women over 60 still exercising, looking better than ever and in good physical shape. ... 
by Maryke Delport | Aug 16, 2021 | Members, News from SACBW
Hindsight and Experience are powerful tools Life is not a destination; it is a journey! This is the motto of Louisa Von Moltke, member of the Centurion branch of the SA Council for Business Women and a well-known Centurion resident. Louisa grew up in Centurion and... 
by Maryke Delport | Jun 28, 2021 | Members, News from SACBW
ALIDA – DANCING THROUGH LIFE Alida Gerber-Lategan was born and raised in Pretoria, Gauteng and is currently a practicing attorney and Partner of the firm Du Plessis Phukubye Smith Attorneys at their office in George. She is a Commercial Law attorney and also... 
by Dr Amanda Hamilton-Attwell | Jun 22, 2021 | News from SACBW
The fact that women are under-represented in boardrooms, is not fresh news. The question is “Why is this still the case?” Literature provides three interesting reasons for the absence of women in the boardroom. 1. Second generation gender bias The new generation of... 
by Odette Hartzenberg | May 11, 2021 | Articles, News from SACBW
SACBW partners with GrowSA GrowSA is a free e-publication distributed monthly to members of business chambers and owners of small and medium sized businesses. The publication brings positive news and promotes opportunities for the businesses in South Africa so that... 
by SACBW | Mar 11, 2021 | News from SACBW
Rebuilding your employees’ skills Your employees are the most valuable asset of the business and you need to look after them as they are in many cases the primary contact with your clients. Businesses across the globe are trying to recover from the havoc brought on by... 
by Odette Hartzenberg | Mar 9, 2021 | News from SACBW
#WIB-Q&A With Melinda Stark Owner Of Heads On Beds... 
by SACBW | Nov 1, 2020 | Articles, News from SACBW
SACBW President for 2020/2021 elected History was made on Friday, 23 October, when Hester du Bruyn, National Leader of the SA Council for Business Women in 2020, became the first past President to be elected again after 6 years. Her appointment was announced at the... 
by SACBW | Aug 31, 2020 | Articles, Members, News from SACBW
Tell us what you need for your business With many women currently restructuring their businesses and taking decisions that will have long term effects on their businesses, we realised that there is a need for us to fully understand what you are going through. With... 
by SACBW | Jun 25, 2020 | News from SACBW
The supplementary budget speech by Tito Mboweni Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, tabled a supplementary budget adjustments on Wednesday, 24 June 2020. This speech that ripped through the financial community, which created a negative reaction on the stock market.... 
by SACBW | Jun 20, 2020 | Articles, Business, News from SACBW
As from today, South Africans may visit hair salons, beauty salons, spas and even get a new tattoo… But there are still some restrictions. As part of the South African government’s strategy to mitigate and manage the COVID-19 outbreak among business... 
by SACBW | May 25, 2020 | Articles, Business, News from SACBW
The George Business Chamber is hosting a series of podcasts during this time to discuss how to reset the economic landscape and Dr Dennis Farrell interviewed Hester du Bruyn, National Leader of the SA Council for Business Women, on how the pandemic has influenced... by SACBW | May 11, 2020 | Articles, Leadership, News from SACBW
Live the life you love, love the life the live! Our new National Leader Hester du Bruyn recently took office as National Leader of the South African Council for Businesswomen (SACBW). After the resignation of Elise Coetser, who decided to focus her attention on her... 
by SACBW | May 8, 2020 | News from SACBW
Our gift for Mother’s Day 2020 to you, a wife, a mother, a businesswoman, an entrepreneur and pioneer! A gift you can use multiple times. English Our gift for Mother’s Day 2020 to you, a wife, a mother, a businesswoman, an entrepreneur and pioneer! The bliss... 