TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence

Hear the voice of Sharon Munien (49), a GBV survivor who suffered abuse for 16 years. She is the author of Twenty-five Years of Freedom and is the founder of an NPO. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence

Hear the voice of Kinnah Khubeka (28), a transgender woman who experienced GBV at the hands of her husband but is now thriving after leaving that behind. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence

Hear the voice of Jes Foord (30), who, from her own traumatic experience early in her life, is now known for her work helping rape survivors move on with their lives. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.

TRIGGER WARNING: Content related to gender-based violence

Hear the voice of Bianca Vosloo (30), who rose from a life of addiction and sex work to become director of the Angels Reintegration Centre for Ladies, an NPO helping female addicts. #HearHerVoice #ItCanBe

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this recording are those of the speaker alone and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Standard Bank.

On Friday, 26 November, 4 phenomenal women met up on Twitter Spaces and discussed their thoughts around a complex issue: the link between financial dependence and gender-based violence. Is money used to silence women? In solidarity with #16DaysOfActivism, let’s talk about it.

TRIGGER WARNING: Subject matter relating to gender-based violence

DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of Standard Bank.

Host: Poet, playwright and director Napo Masheane

Guests: Financial advisor Dineo Tsamela, Mara Glennie (Tears Foundation) and Romantha Botha (Dope Black CIC)

Gender-based violence is perpetrated by men, but it often feels like its victims, women, are left to pick up the pieces. That’s why on Friday, 3 December, we handed the Space over to a panel of men on Twitter to discuss how they and men, in general, could take responsibility in creating a safer society for South Africa’s women and children. 

TRIGGER WARNING: Subject matter relating to gender-based violence

DISCLAIMER: The views in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views of Standard Bank.

Founder and CEO of Rockets, Sean Barber, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about diversifying a business, including how to diversify 'within brand', the difference between a chain and a brand, and the product lifecycle.

Founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Aisha Pandor, speaks to Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, about what business introspection involves, dealing with rejection, overcoming financial illiteracy and having a growth mindset

Producer and Broadcast Journalist, Rofhiwa Madzena, speaks to South Africa’s Brow Queen, Unaiza Suliman, sharing her advice on customer acquisition, and creating and growing a successful franchise business.

In Part 2 of the Borrowing For Your Needs podcast series focusing on home loans, Jaco and Lwando discuss the importance of ensuring that you find ways to secure an interest rate that is affordable through taking care of their credit score or putting down a deposit and how you can protect themselves from the volatility of interest rates. #ItCanBe #BeWalletwise