For a second year running, the quarterly glossy is paying tribute to exceptional and influential women.
This year’s Women of the Year portfolio features Tracey Naledi , Nomzamo Mbatha , Tobeka Lwana , Mathebe Molise , Kgothatso Montjane and Ponahalo Mojapelo .Mbatha on“I knew there would be public discourse, but I didn’t know it would be this. I have been clear about it. I wanted it to divide the audience and public. Anything that is of greatness divides people – religion, politics, sports, music and“My time in Tinseltown has been real. Nothing is fake about it or the challenges that are there.
“Just the reality of it and seeing the cover images got me emotional. Looking at a reflection of myself, but in a different way – still me, but even more beautiful. You know when you look at a reflection and think ‘Wow! this is beautiful, is it really me? Everyone deserves a chance in society... We all deserve to be seen, valued and heard. Disabled, black or whatever.
Montjane on winning a Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros, becoming first SA woman to win a French Open title since 1981: “t’s every tennis player’s dream to have such an accolade under their name. Furthermore, it is really gratifying because you have to battle long and hard for it – it’s not easy to achieve. It has been a fulfilling experience, and it is great motivation for me to keep working hard.
Ponahalo Mojapelo is shaking up the fashion industry as she graces the cover of Sowetan SMag Women of the Year.
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