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In this episode of Womanity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Dr. Adeléne Esterhuizen , an obstetrician and gynaecologist. Dr. Esterhuizen shares her 16-year path to specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, revealing the grit, resilience, and self-belief required to navigate one of the most demanding fields in medicine. A self-described nature lover with roots in the bushveld and a backgroun...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr. Francisca van der Schyff — one of South Africa’s few abdominal organ transplant surgeons, working out of Wits University’s Donald Gordon Medical Centre. A true pioneer in her field, Dr. van der Schyff performs life-saving kidney and liver transplants for both children and adults. She also serves as the President of t...

This week on W omanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Associate Professor Mathabatha Evodia Setati , Co-Director of the African Microbiome Institute and a leading researcher at the South African Grape and Wine Research Institute at Stellenbosch University. Professor Setati opens a window into the invisible universe of microbes—organisms we can’t see, but which shape nearly...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Dr Elsabé Wessels who is the Deputy Director of the School of Psycho-Social Education, in the Faculty of Education at the Mafikeng Campus of North-West University. Dr. Elsabé Wessels is an educator, academic, and advocate for holistic early childhood education. The conversation opens with a deep dive into the School of P...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Natalie Africa , a leading advocate for women’s economic empowerment and is Interim Director, Economic Opportunity, Africa Team, Gates Foundation . The conversation offers listeners a deep dive into how economic transformation on the African continent can be accelerated through inclusive financial systems, agricultural i...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , we explore the fascinating world of oceanography with Dr. Tammy Morris , a physical oceanographer with extensive in-field experience in the Southwest Indian and South Atlantic Oceans. She serves as the Ocean and Polar Coordinator at the SAEON Egagasini Node and is a member of several international oceanographic committees, including the Argo Steering Team a...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka sits down with marine scientist Dr. Lara Atkinson from the South African Environmental Observational Network ( SAEON ), Egagasini Node. She shares her journey into marine science, her role in deep-sea exploration, and her mission to promote ocean conservation and capacity-building in Africa. The Path to Marine Science Dr. Atkinson r...

In this special episode of Womanity for International Women’s Day , Judge Jacqueline Henriques , alongside Prof. Beatrice Opeolu and Dr. Lara Atkinson , emphasize education, leadership, policy change, and advocacy as essential tools for creating a more equitable future. Their powerful insights remind us that progress requires collective action, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justic...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka sits down with Professor Beatrice Opeolu , a pioneering scientist in environmental toxicology whose work is shaping the future of environmental research and policy. From a reluctant student in a newly introduced field to becoming the first African woman to lead a global environmental toxicology organization – Society of Enviro...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Dr. Luz-Helena Hanauer , who was part of the 2025 African Women In Dialogue Secretariat, a powerful movement that unites women from across the continent to amplify their voices and drive meaningful change. As she shares her experience with AfWID, Dr. Hanauer takes us behind the scenes of the 2025 African Women in Dialogue c...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Parliamentarian Ms Sanny Ndhlovu , Chairperson of the Joint Standing Committee on Financial Management of Parliament , Chairperson of the Select Committee on Finance , representing the A frican National Congress . Ms Ndhlovu shares insights from her extensive career in governance, financial oversight, and political leadersh...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka is in conversation with Dr. Ilze van der Merwe , a counselling psychologist based in Cape Town, South Africa. As the head of a multidisciplinary private practice, Dr. van der Merwe works across psychological, therapeutic, and forensic fields, specializing in family mediation, parent coordination, and mental health interventions. Our...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka is in conversation with Dr. Bridget O’Neill Kruger , a clinical psychologist and Earth medicine practitioner based in Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. O’Neill Kruger shares her unique perspective on holistic healing, integrating psychology, Earth medicine, and somatic practices to support personal transformation. She has established a ph...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Professor Elizabeth Asiedu , a globally recognized economics professor from Howard University , and founder of the Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists (AAAWE). With her extraordinary career trajectory, Professor Asiedu shares her experiences as a trailblazer in the traditionally male-dominated field o...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Dr. Malvina Bartmanski , a clinical psychologist in private practice who brings a holistic approach to understanding the mind-body connection. With expertise spanning psychodynamic and somatic therapies, Dr. Bartmanski shares her professional and personal journey, shedding light on the transformative power of psychology in...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Dr. Annette Antwi-Anyimadu , a specialist psychiatrist in private practice at The Couch in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr. Antwi-Anyimadu offers insights into the intricate connection between mental and physical health, reflecting on the World Health Organization’s holistic definition of health as “a state of complete...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to by Ms. Masefako Clarah Dikgale , Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Small Business Development in the South African Parliament , representing the African National Congress. Ms Dikgale unpacks the critical role of portfolio committees in parliament as constitutional entities tasked with legislating, monitoring, and ov...

Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, join us for our new year broadcast with a compilation of voices from female leaders in politics, the judiciary and medicine talking about aspects of their journeys. Our first guest in this feature is South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube , who shares her passion and vision for transforming education in South Africa, impacting the lives of 13...

Welcome to Womanity Women in Unity, for our special compilation of select programs over the last year. We hope to inspire you through the words of three remarkable female leaders who have succeeded in their respective fields. Our first guest in this feature is Maryana Iskander , the Chief Executive Officer of the Wikimedia Foundation, the global nonprofit that supports Wikipedia , one of the most...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to by Ms. Carol Mokgadi Phiri , Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure in the South African Parliament, representing the African National Congress . Ms. Phiri shares her insights into the transformative role of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in shaping South Africa’s future...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Dr Lwanga Elizabeth Nanziri , Director of the Africa Centre for Development Finance at the Stellenbosch Business School , Stellenbosch University . Dr. Nanziri , a renowned economist, holds a doctorate from the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town and advanced degrees in Economic Policy and Planning from Maker...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Meagan Chauke-Adonis, who is a Member of Parliament representing the African National Congress (ANC). She serves on the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities ; Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation ; and Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. Mrs....

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Julia Gillard , the 27th Prime Minister of Australia and the first woman to hold this office. Her groundbreaking tenure (2010–2013) paved the way for a deeper dialogue on women’s leadership, gender equality, and the role of education and politics in societal transformation. Currently, she serves as the inaugural Chair of...

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity , Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy , Samantha Graham-Maré . In a candid and inspiring conversation, Deputy Minister Graham-Maré shares highlights from her first four months in office, including launching the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan, which is a bold initiative that not only advance...

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Wendy Alexander who represents the Democratic Alliance party in parliament and serves on the Standing Committee of Finance , which overseas the National Treasury and statutory entities. In 2024 more than 60 countries held national elections, representing approximately 50% of the global population. Ms Alexander highlights the im...