Author: Nyiko Mthembi

We need to address the elephant in the room. Women are often the biggest challenge to other women progressing or succeeding in the workplace. The “Pull Her Down Syndrome” (PHDS) is a significant issue that remains largely unspoken. You might think that this topic has been sufficiently addressed, and surely by 2024, this shouldn’t still be a problem. But it is. Is it not awkward that after six decades of celebrating women’s achievements and progress in various fields, honouring the courage and contributions of women, raising awareness about ongoing issues faced by women in South Africa, promoting gender equality, and…