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Empowering women in tax as a catalyst for change

Listen in, as Howmera Parak and Puleng Mothabeng explore how increasing women's representation can drive encourage more women to pursue a career in tax and offer practical advice to young women aspiring to enter the profession.

8 Aug 2024 26:28 Minutes Podcast
Empowering women in tax as a catalyst for change

Empowering women in tax as a catalyst for change

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Empowering women in tax as a catalyst for change

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Tax & Exchange Control Director, Howmera Parak and Senior Associate, Puleng Mothabeng engage in a dynamic conversation about the current state of women's representation in the legal and tax professions in South Africa. Puleng shares her journey, highlighting the barriers she has encountered and her vision for the future. Howmera discusses her experiences, the progress made over the years, and the initiatives in place to support women in the tax field.

Together, they explore how increasing women's representation can drive encourage more women to pursue a career in tax and offer practical advice to young women aspiring to enter the profession. 

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