Women in Tech South Africa

🌟 Speaker Announcement 🌟 We are honoured to welcome Xoli Madlala to our Women in Tech South Africa’s JHB-meetup next week - in association with Absa Group Xoli is a leading voice in the menopause space and founder of Redefining Menopause Africa. She is also a TEDx speaker, menopause coach and policy advisor, and #author of The Perimenopausal Globetrotter. Recently named a Heroic Woman in Health 2024 by Sunday World and featured as one of The Feature Magazine's 50 Memorable Women, Xoli is on a mission to change the menopause narrative across Africa. Her message is simple but powerful: "Understanding yourself is power. Loving yourself is freedom. Forgiving yourself is peace. Being yourself is bliss." Let's celebrate Women's Day together! Join us this Thursday. Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! Get your ticket here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. Erika Reeves Busisiwe Sithole Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Vinoliah Martin Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Nicole Cader Phumeza Langa Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena Deshni Govender Xoli Madlala

🌟 Speaker Announcement 🌟 We are thrilled to announce Georgina Barrick, Head of Sales and Talent Solutions at Resourgenix, as a speaker at our Women in Tech South Africa Johannesburg meet-up, in association with Absa Group With over two decades of experience in the human capital industry, Georgina is a powerhouse in the world of staffing and talent solutions. As the Head of Sales and Talent Solutions at Resourgenix, she brings a strategic and deeply human approach to crafting customised workforce solutions for both permanent and contingent staff. Georgina Barrick also serves as an Advisory Boardmember to Women in Tech South Africa. Let's celebrate Women's Day together! Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! Get your ticket here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. Erika Reeves Busisiwe Sithole Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Vinoliah Martin Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Nicole Cader Phumeza Langa Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena Deshni Govender Xoli Madlala

Only 9 days left before our Women in Tech South Africa JHB-meetup - in association with Absa Group!!! SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Sne Dlamini (MBA) Group VP: Technology & Digital | AECI Limited Sne is an experienced IT executive with 20+ years across industries. Currently Group VP for Technology & Digital at AECI, leading enterprise-wide digital transformation and tech strategy. Former CIO at Discovery Limited Insure and Head of IT at Danone and Unilever. She has been recognized as one of SA’s Top 50 Digital Transformation Leaders (2023, 2024) and she is a 2023 CIO Awards nominee. She is passionate about agile delivery, mentorship, and using technology as a strategic business enabler. She holds a BSc Computer Science | BCom Hons Info Systems | and MBA. She is a wife, mom of 3, and an extreme sports enthusiast. We can't wait to hear from Sne as she shared her career journey and insights. Don't miss out on this amazing event! Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! Get your ticket now! Get yours here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. Erika Reeves Busisiwe Sithole Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Vinoliah Martin Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Nicole Cader Phumeza Langa Georgina Barrick Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Mamela Luthuli(MBA) Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena Deshni Govender Xoli Madlala

“A particularly powerful conversation. True leadership, she reminded us, is rooted in intention, impact, authenticity, clarity, and purpose.” ~REFILWE DIALE “What stood out to me the most was when Khensani Nyambi spoke. She made me comfortable with being passionate about a lot of things as a multifaceted individual.” ~ Chimwemwe Mwansa “What hit home for me [was the talk by Khensani]. A powerhouse” ~ Tshidi Moepi These are some of the heartwarming comments I received from my recent #personalbranding talk at the Women in Tech South Africa event. The reception I received from the audience coupled with recent #feedback from a friend, made me aware of how I seldom sit and take-in good feedback. Someone may share 9 things that I’m really good at, and I will focus on that 1 area of improvement. I will achieve what may be considered a huge milestone but already be thinking of what’s next without fully celebrating and/or acknowledging that milestone. I wonder if this is something someone else resonates with? For anyone who does resonate, I’m here to say that “it is okay to sit with that great feedback; take it in not so that you become pompous but to allow yourself a break from thinking of ‘what next’, to celebrate your wins and acknowledge your #strengths”. Acknowledging your strengths does not diminish your #humility, it makes you more self-aware and well rounded. So, thank you to everyone that had great things to share. You’ve offered me a moment to pause and take all of this in. Thank you for the invitation once again Women in Tech South Africa . It was a remarkable day! Joelle Behoor Buhle Kuse Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso

🎤 Speaker Announcement!!!!🎤 Samukelisiwe Nzimande, Junior Cyber Security Analyst at Absa Group We are proud to welcome Samukelisiwe Nzimande as a speaker at our upcoming Women in Tech South Africa JHB-meetup on the 7th of August, in association with Absa Group Samukelisiwe is a trailblazing Cybersecurity professional whose journey is a powerful testament to resilience, passion, and purpose. Despite being #visually #impaired, she has conquered the digital realm with an impressive array of certifications, including: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ Cisco CyberOps Associate, Microsoft: Python, Azure 900 & 500, AWS Cloud Practitioner and is currently pursuing her Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect certification. Samukelisiswe is joining our panel “From Margin to Mainstream", sharing her incredible story. Join us as we celebrate National Women's Day Get your ticket here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. Erika Reeves Busisiwe Sithole Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Vinoliah Martin Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Sne Dlamini (MBA) Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Nicole Cader Phumeza Langa Georgina Barrick Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Mamela Luthuli(MBA) Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Vinoliah Martin, Chief Technology Officer, PwC South Africa Technology and Innovation Centre (SATIC) Vinoliah is a Technology Executive with over 14 years of experience across financial services and the tech industry. She’s also doing her PhD focusing on something that couldn’t be more relevant right now — the workforce competencies needed to drive digital transformation, both today and in the future. She serves on the board of Women in Tech South Africa, is a regular ITWeb CIO columnist, and has been recognised globally — named one of the Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Tech, and awarded a bronze ISG Women in Digital award. We can't wait to hear her incredible insights! Don't miss out on this amazing event! Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! Get your ticket now! Get yours here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. Erika Reeves Busisiwe Sithole Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Busisiwe Sithole Vinoliah Martin Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Sne Dlamini (MBA) Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Nicole Cader Phumeza Langa Georgina Barrick Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Mamela Luthuli(MBA) Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena

🎤 Speaker Announcement!!!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Ncebakazi Tyalisi, Junior Cyber Security Specialist at Absa Group Ncebakazi has been blind for 19 years now, and is the #first #black #blind #woman in South Africa to earn CompTIA certifications. She is dedicated to breaking barriers in tech by being an advocate for disability empowerment and digital accessibility. We are thrilled to welcome Ncebakazi as a speaker at our upcoming Women in Tech South Africa JHB meet-up, in association with Absa Group! Don't miss out on this incredible event! Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! Get your ticket now! Get yours here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. Erika Reeves Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Busisiwe Sithole Vinoliah Martin Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Sne Dlamini (MBA) Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Nicole Cader Phumeza Langa Georgina Barrick Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Mamela Luthuli(MBA) Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena

🎤 Speaker Announcement!!!! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 Busisiwe Sithole, Head Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Absa Group We are thrilled to welcome Busisiwe as a speaker at our upcoming Women in Tech South Africa JHB meet-up, in association with Absa Group! Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! Tickets are selling out fast! Get yours here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Busisiwe will be joining us as a special guest speaker discussing #Generational #Diversity. We can't wait for her to share her insights! Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. Erika Reeves Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Busisiwe Sithole Vinoliah Martin Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Sne Dlamini (MBA) Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Nicole Cader Phumeza Langa Georgina Barrick Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Mamela Luthuli(MBA) Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena

💡 #Laptops4Learning In the spirit of Nelson Mandela, who believed that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," Women in Tech South Africa is launching the #Laptops4Learning campaign. Our mission is simple but powerful: Get laptops into under-resourced schools across South Africa to support digital literacy and STEM education for the youth - Contributing to our global mission of empowering 5 million women and girls in STEAM by 2030. 💡 Why This Matters Millions of South African students lack access to basic digital tools — limiting their learning opportunities, especially in the fast-evolving world of technology. A single laptop can open up a world of possibilities: coding, digital creativity, access to online learning, and a pathway into tech careers. This is more than a donation — it’s an investment in the future. 📌 How You Can Get Involved: 1️⃣ Buy a Ticket >>> https://lnkd.in/efEuYEav *Your ticket purchase goes directly toward buying new or refurbished laptops. 2️⃣ Donate a Laptop * We accept gently used laptops * Drop-off locations: [JHB , KZN, CT] * Want to donate ? Email us at [south-africa@women-in-tech.org] for next steps. 🎯 Our Target: We aim to donate 1000 laptops to 50 schools by the end of 2025 . Together, we can honour Madiba’s legacy by investing in the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders. 🌍 Let’s be the change. One laptop at a time

🎤 Speaker Announcement!!!! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Leila Fourie, Group CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), as a speaker at our upcoming Women in Tech South Africa JHB meet-up, in association with Absa Group! Date: 7th August (12:30 - 17:30) Venue: JSE Atrium Theme: Boldly Visible!!! 📍 Join us in Johannesburg Tickets are selling out fast! https://lnkd.in/d7xkWNKi Leila Fourie has been at the forefront of modernizing South Africa’s financial landscape, driving innovation and promoting global competitiveness. With a career spanning leadership roles at major financial institutions and a strong commitment to inclusion, Leila is a powerful advocate for empowering women and underrepresented voices in finance and in tech. We can’t wait to hear her insights on leadership, innovation, and building a more inclusive future. Whether you're: - Leading boardroom conversations - Navigating tech with a disability or unique challenges - Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries Then this event is for YOU! ✨ Let’s celebrate, elevate, and empower women in tech — together. Be seen. Be heard. Be boldly visible. #WomenInTech #BoldlyVisible #WomensDay2025 #TechForGood #InclusionMatters #WomenInLeadership #DiversityInTech Erika Reeves Melissa Slaymaker Hwalani Mabaso Beverly Rajha (MBA) Dr. Philile Mkhize Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa-Mucheka, PhD, CFP®, MBA, TEP Leora Hessen Busisiwe Sithole Vinoliah Martin Wilma Crosson Jo-Ann Pöhl Sne Dlamini (MBA) Farrah Engelbrecht Farieda Mayet Aveena Mothilall Nicole Cader Nicole S. Phumeza Langa Georgina Barrick Kholeka Tsotsotso (F.Inst.D) C-CIO (SA) Mamela Luthuli(MBA) Reevana Balmahoon Joelle Behoor Lehlohonolo Nolo Mokoena Yonela Makalima Tsholofelo Nkosi Je-Mé Kruger-Baartjes Refilwe Mokoena