Stories of women

Featured stories. Updated all season.

From entrepreneurs to artists, professionals to changemakers — the women shaping South Africa's future, in their own words. New stories added throughout the Tribute To Women campaign.

Entrepreneur

Lerato M.

Built a township beauty brand from one kitchen table to three retail counters in 18 months.

Community leader

Nomvula K.

Runs a sanitary dignity drive that has reached more than 4 000 girls across two provinces.

Artist

Thandiwe B.

Stage performer turned producer — championing women composers across South African live music.

Professional

Dr Asanda S.

Financial advisor focused on first-generation wealth in women-led households.

Change maker

Refilwe T.

Founded a co-op connecting rural women growers to urban restaurants and weekly markets.

Entrepreneur

Khanyi P.

Fashion designer dressing women for boardrooms, weddings and Sunday best — locally cut.

Win with Tribute To Women

Register and stand a chance to win.

Every community member registered for Tribute To Women 2026 is automatically entered. Prizes drawn across the campaign — from festival weekend right through to Women's Month finale.

VIP festival experiences

Front-row access, hospitality, and meet-and-greets at Tribute To Women 2026.

Assupol gift packs

Curated wellness and family-protection bundles from Assupol.

Festival merchandise

Limited-edition Tribute To Women collectibles.

Partner prizes

Featured giveaways from Tribute partner brands across the campaign.

Marketplace vouchers

Spend with women-owned businesses on the Women's Marketplace.