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Welcome to the Businesswomen's Association

The Businesswomen's Association is the largest and most prominent association of business and professional women in South Africa, and the voice of women in business.

Through strategic partnerships with sponsors, non-profit organisations, leading companies, business schools and international associations, it provides ongoing opportunities to advance the interests of women in business.

Members include entrepreneurs, professionals and senior decision makers.

Both men and women are welcome to join the Association.

Announcements

BWOYA Winner Announced

Businesswoman of the Year Winner 2010 – Corporate Category Ms Santie Botha, Executive Director Marketing from MTN Group who was announced at our Gala dinner on Saturday, 28 August. read more ...

Businesswoman of the Year 2010 Corporate Finalists Announced

Congratulations to our BWOYA Corporate Finalists announced at Nedbank on 28 July 2010.

NAWBO-BRC Hosts Reception in Honor of Business Women from Africa

The National Association of Women Business Owners, Baltimore Regional Chapter (NAWBO-BRC), on June 8, 2010, hosted a reception in honor of a special delegation of business women from Africa. read more ...

President's Inaugural Address

I would like to first of all thank my colleagues from the Board of the Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa (BWA) for having the confidence in me and entrusting me with this responsibility. It is a responsibility that I am not taking lightly and I undertake to do my very best. I assume this position mindful of the fact that I step into the shoes of a giant, one whom I will be constantly measured against every step I take. I take on this role confident and grateful for the fact that this is a giant on whose shoulders I stand with the conviction that she will not let me fall. read more ...

BWA South African Women in Leadership Census 2010

The Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa (the "Businesswomen’s Association" and/or BWA) is the largest association of business and professional women in the country, with 10 full-time branches across South Africa. It is committed to developing businesswomen and their businesses through research, awards, bursaries, seminars and events. It has hosted the Businesswoman of the Year Award since 1980 and is proud to have brought the Women in Corporate Leadership Census to South Africa. read more ...

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