South Africa


Country Summary:

Board Member(s)
Staff Member (s) Naledi Masipa – Programme Associate
When registered 2011
Address 9 Derrick Avenue, Cyrildene, Johannesburg, 2198
Email and phone samanager@genderlinks.org.za
+27(0)11 029 0006/ +27(0)11 028 2410
Alliance Focal Network South African women in Dialogue (SAWID)
Government COEs 20
View the Centres of Excellence
Media COEs 15
Key partners South African women in Dialogue (SAWID)

Read more in the South Africa report. View the South Africa Facebook page.South Africa Strategy 2016 – 2020


SA: My journey as an intern – learning is continuous

SA: My journey as an intern – learning is continuous

By Siphelele Kunene, RWVL and MEL intern My journey as a Communication and MEL Intern under Renewed Women’s Voice Leadership-SA began with great excitement. I feel privileged to be part […]

November 10, 2025 Themes: Gender equality Programs: GL Services

SA: A week of learning, growth and opportunities

SA: A week of learning, growth and opportunities

By Itumeleng Maloka, RWVL and MEL intern This week marked the beginning of an exciting journey with Gender Links and Renewed Women’s Voice Leadership, and it has been both insightful […]

November 10, 2025 Themes: Gender equality | Media Programs: GL Services

SA: My journey begins, a look inside my Gender Links

SA: My journey begins, a look inside my Gender Links

By Paballo Koeli, RWVL MEL Intern Words to describe induction day: purpose, possibility, heart for people, passion. We got to understand the work and the individuals behind Gender Links and […]

November 10, 2025 Themes: Gender equality Programs: GL Services

SA: Successful George, Knysna Sunrise Summit

SA: Successful George, Knysna Sunrise Summit

The George and Knysna Sunrise Campaign Summit was successfully held at Black Water River Lodge in Knysna from 5–6 November 2025. The two-day summit brought together 21 entrepreneurs who are […]

November 10, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Gender Justice

South Africa: Gen Z disruption – too loud for W20

South Africa: Gen Z disruption – too loud for W20

By Carren Liandol They call us the Disruptive Generation, as if passion, innovation, and courage are crimes. At the Women 20 (W20) Summit in South Africa, a space meant to […]

November 7, 2025 Themes: ICT's | Youth Programs: Gender Justice

South Africa: The feminist revolution spoken in code

South Africa: The feminist revolution spoken in code

By Zintle Khobeni There was a time when speech itself was a form of rebellion. When the Xhosa people created a playful, yet strategic code called Isidubada, a language designed […]

November 7, 2025 Themes: Feminism | Gender equality Programs: Gender Justice

South Africa: Issie Marenda, a new person

South Africa: Issie Marenda, a new person

I am a 37 year old mother of a 12 year old son; raised by a single mother; married off traditionally at the age of 16 to a man 22 years […]

November 2, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship | Gender Justice

South Africa: Well equipped to run my business

South Africa: Well equipped to run my business

I am a survivor of GBV. At the beginning of my marriage, I thought everything was ok. We were more than husband and wife, we shared everything and shared everything […]

November 2, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship | Gender Justice

South Africa: Improving the way I run my business

South Africa: Improving the way I run my business

“I found the training very helpful and interesting. The most useful thing about the training was that I was taught how to save money from a business. This was a […]

November 2, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship | Gender Justice

South Africa: Gender, Rights, Just Transition era

South Africa: Gender, Rights, Just Transition era

By Bavuma Mthembukazi Resilience in communities to stand up against injustices, the exploitation of power, and inadequate service delivery has been a common thread throughout the year. Could this be […]

October 28, 2025 Themes: Climate Change | Environment Programs: Gender Justice