Women Empowerment
Podcasts

Here we feature podcasts of several members of our firm discussing the importance of women's empowerment.

Empowering Women in Law: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

At CDH, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in the legal profession and remain committed to driving progress. Through mentorship, leadership programs, and initiatives that foster inclusion, we support and empower women to excel, lead, and shape the future of law.

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Accelerate Action in the legal industry through mentorship and leadership – Part 3
26 Mar 2025

Accelerate Action in the legal industry through mentorship and leadership – Part 3

As we draw to the close of International Women’s Day Month, we invite you to listen to Part 3 of our CDH Women Empowerment Podcast Series — Accelerating Change in the Legal Industry Through Mentorship & Leadership.

Dispute Resolution51:03 Minutes
Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector – Part 2
14 Mar 2025

Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector – Part 2

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we gathered a powerhouse panel of women in law to discuss the evolving role of women in the African legal sector.

Firm News35:05 Minutes
Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector - Episode 1
7 Mar 2025

Accelerate Action – The state of gender equality in the African legal sector - Episode 1

The legal industry in Africa is changing, but progress toward gender equality remains a work in progress. Women are taking on leadership roles, challenging biases, and driving change—but barriers still exist. How can we accelerate action to create a truly inclusive and diverse legal sector?

Firm News26:17 Minutes
Podcast | How can tax policy formulation help address issues affecting African women directly?
5 Dec 2024

Podcast | How can tax policy formulation help address issues affecting African women directly?

In the latest episode of our CDH Conversations Empowerment Podcast Series, Lena and Alex, explore how tax policies can address economic and social challenges affecting African women.

Tax & Exchange Control13:31 Minutes
Estate Planning for women-owned businesses
27 Sep 2024

Estate Planning for women-owned businesses

Join Trusts & Estates practice Director, Emily West as she sits down with Practice Head, Gretchen Barkhuizen-Barbosa to discuss a critical yet often overlooked topic: Estate Planning for Women-Owned Businesses in South Africa.

Trusts & Estates Law
Listen to Jerome Brink and Puleng Mothabeng as they discuss mentorship and sponsorship
19 Sep 2024

Listen to Jerome Brink and Puleng Mothabeng as they discuss mentorship and sponsorship

In this insightful interview, Puleng Mothabeng, Associate in our Tax & Exchange Control practice, sits down with Director, Jerome Brink to discuss the evolving gender dynamics within tax careers in South Africa.

Tax & Exchange Control20:11 Minutes
A story of inspiration and the ripple effect of kindness
6 Sep 2024

A story of inspiration and the ripple effect of kindness

Nomlayo Mabhena-Mlilo, a Director in the Dispute Resolution practice, discusses with Kuda Chimedza, Senior Associate in the Banking, Finance & Projects, how kindness and compassion can shape a legal profession.

Dispute Resolution17:42 Minutes
Strategies to combat workplace harassment and promote an equal and safe working
12 Aug 2024

Strategies to combat workplace harassment and promote an equal and safe working

CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.

Employment Law29:07 Minutes
Legal protections for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace
12 Aug 2024

Legal protections for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace

CDH is excited to bring another episode in our CDH Conversations Women's Empowerment series as part of commemorating Women's Month this year.

Employment Law12:45 Minutes
Empowering women in tax as a catalyst for change
8 Aug 2024

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.

Tax & Exchange Control26:28 Minutes
Women in Tech Law: Navigating the industry and developing trends
2 Aug 2024

Women in Tech Law: Navigating the industry and developing trends

In this episode of CDH conversations, Director Tayyibah Suliman and Candidate Attorney, Zachary Kokosioulis discuss the role of women within the technology law space, and also discuss emerging trends and corporate practices of the technology sector at large.

Technology & Communications21:30 Minutes
Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 3
19 Jul 2024

Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 3

In this episode these inspirational women speak on fostering mentorship and advocacy and share their proudest moment, career highlights as well as balancing work and life.

Firm News18:09 Minutes