Womanity - Women in Unity

In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Colinda Linde , a clinical psychologist who is celebrating 33 years in practice. This conversation commemorates World Mental Health Day, and Dr Linde shares some of the unique challenges facing women today. Dr. Linde kicks off the discussion with shocking statistics from the South African context, revealing that...

In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka   speaks with Dr. Giada Del Fabbro , a forensic and clinical psychologist whose career explores the intersection between human emotion, mental health, and the law. This conversation forms part of Womanity’s tribute to World Mental Health Day , highlighting the vital message that “there is no health without mental health Dr. Del...

In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Prinitha Pillay , a radiation oncologist whose career bridges frontline humanitarian work and cutting-edge cancer care. From her years with Doctors Without Borders in conflict zones to pioneering patient-centred oncology in South Africa, Dr. Pillay’s journey reflects courage, compassion, and conviction. She shar...

In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka   speaks with Dr. Ronwyn van Eeden , a leading South African oncologist whose medical journey has been defined by passion, perseverance, and purpose. From childhood dreams of becoming a doctor to specialising in oncology, a field she believes “chooses you”, Dr. van Eeden reflects on the formative experiences that shaped her car...

In this episode of Womanity-Women in Unity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka   speaks with Dr Chrisna Steyn , lecturer and researcher in plant sciences at the University of the Free State , South Africa. Dr Steyn’s pioneering research focuses on soil-borne pathogens such as rust and sclerotinia , with a particular emphasis on breeding disease-resistant soybean cultivars; this work plays a vital role in...

This Heritage Month we replay Vice President Nalumango’s conversation to celebrate women’s leadership and Africa’s rich cultural diversity, reminding us that education, unity, and empowerment are the foundations of our shared future in the continent. This week on Womanity-Women in Unity Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to the  Vice President of the Republic of Zambia  –  Mutale Nalumango , who is al...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks to Simoné Kruger , South Africa’s golden discus thrower, world record holder, 2025 Sportswoman of the Year with a Disability and 2025 Junior Spors Star of the year . At just 20 years old, Simoné has already etched her name into the history books with gold medal victories at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and the 2024 World Para Athletics Champ...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Dr Sarah Babb , she is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science, and co-founder and MD of Stimm . Dr. Babb’s passion for leading change through complexity began during South Africa’s democratic transition, where her involvement in student politics ignited a passion for justice, equa...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Judge Nobulawo Martha Mbhele , the Deputy Judge President of the Free State Division of the High Court. Judge Mbhele’s path to the judiciary was shaped by deeply personal encounters with injustice: the trauma of apartheid police raids during her childhood and the rape and  murder of her cousin, a victim of gender-based violence. These...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Judge Colleen Collis , permanent judge of the Gauteng Division of the High Court. Judge Collis takes us on a powerful journey through her life, from her early childhood in apartheid-era Boksburg to her ascent to the High Court bench, revealing how personal experiences of injustice ignited her pursuit of law and her passion for creating...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Judge Esther Steyn , permanent judge of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court , acting judge of the Electoral Court , and acting judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal. Judge Steyn’s legal journey began with a Department of Justice scholarship straight out of school. A path inspired by a deeply personal childhood experience of wit...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Professor Priscilla Baker from the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Western Cape . She holds the South African Research Chair for Analytical Systems and Processes for Priority and Emerging Contaminants (ASPPEC) and is co-director of multiple prestigious research platforms including SensorL...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Professor Adre Minnaar-Ontong, a leading molecular plant breeder and the Head of the Department of Plant Sciences a t the University of the Free State . With over 16 years of experience in sustainable agriculture and crop science, Professor Minnaar-Ontong shares how her journey into plant breeding was sparked by an unexpected aptitude...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Dr. Helen Nabwera , a paediatrician, physician-scientist, and global health leader whose work bridges clinical care, community empowerment, and pioneering research in maternal and child health. Currently based at Aga Khan University , Nairobi, Kenya, she works in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, the Centre of Excellence...

This week on Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with D r Precious Sedumedi , a clinical psychologist whose work has traversed public health, the correctional services, the police services and now private practice. Dr Sedumedi shares her journey from aspiring psychiatrist to psychologist, a path shaped not just by academic shifts, but by a spiritual awakening and personal healing. One of...

This week on  Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Dr June Fabian , Director of Clinical Research at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre , whose journey from pharmacist to nephrologist and researcher exemplifies determination, passion, and a fierce commitment to advancing kidney health across Africa. From Pharmacy to Medicine Dr. Fabian reflects on the obstacles she overcame, from finan...

This week on  Womanity ,  Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka  speaks with Dr. Susan Akinyi Otieno , a geneticist and plant breeder at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) .  As the head of the potato breeding program Dr. Otieno brings over two decades of experience as a pioneer in clean potato seed production and a passionate advocate for food security, sustainable agriculture,...

This week on Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Mosadi Mahoko, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon breaking both medical and societal boundaries. As the first Black female plastic surgeon to qualify from Stellenbosch University , and a recipient of the prestigious Jack Penn Medal for the top national exam results in plastic surgery, Dr. Mahoko exemplifies excellence, resilience,...

This week on Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Nomali Ngobese from the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at Northwest University , an agricultural botanist specializing in crop physiology, agronomy, and sustainable food systems. She shares her journey and drive for social impact into South Africa’s agricultural sector. Prof. Ngobese’s research includes opti...

This week on Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Despina Demopoulos , a leading paediatric intensivist and Head of Paediatrics and the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Dr. Demopoulos shared insights into her career, personal experiences, and vision for paediatric healthcare in South Africa. Her extensive career has included major hospitals in Sou...

This week on Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Jennifer Veitch a physical oceanographer at the South African Environmental Observational Network ( SAEON ) who heads up the SOMISANA (A Sustainable Ocean Modelling Initiative: a South African Approach) Initiative. This conversation spans the scientific, societal, and personal dimensions of oceanography: exploring the crucial role of...

In this episode of Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Candice Royal , a paediatrician and allergy specialist , who shares her compelling journey through medicine, motherhood, and meaning. Dr. Royal reflects on her early desire to become a paediatrician, a dream seeded in childhood and fulfilled through hard work, resilience, and a deep commitment to helping children thrive. She de...

In this episode of   Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Prof. Alisha Wade – Director, Research in Metabolism and Endocrinology at the University of the Witwatersrand and a Reader and Clinician Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine in the School of Clinical Medicine at the same institution. Prof. Wade discusses her unique path in medicine, the critical gaps in women’s...

In this episode of Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Sara Grobbelaar from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Industrial Engineering . She is also a research associate at the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology ( CREST ). Professor Grobbelaar has an unmistakable sense of purpose and shares her multi-faceted journey through the world of engineering—...

In this episode of Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Lesley Wood , an acclaimed researcher and educator from North-West University in South Africa. Professor Wood is a pioneer of Participatory Action Learning and Action Research ( PALAR )—a methodology that challenges hierarchical academic traditions and champions a more inclusive, collaborative, and justice-oriented approa...