“Knowledge Is Power”: Boss Babes of Mzansi Celebrates 5 Years of Empowering SA Women With New Skills

• Boss Babes of South Africa, founded by Johannesburg's Kovini Moodley, is celebrating five years of empowering women and has launched a new skills-sharing initiative
• The platform has grown from a small women's empowerment community during COVID-19 to one of SA's largest digital media platforms
• South African businesswomen are praising the platform's impact, with testimonials showing how it has helped entrepreneurs grow their brands and connect with engaged audiences

Boss Babes of South Africa is marking a major milestone as the empowerment platform celebrates five years of inspiring and motivating South African women.

Founded by Johannesburg-based Kovini Moodley in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the platform has grown into one of the country's largest organically grown digital communities with over 140,000 followers.

To celebrate this achievement and Women's Month 2025, Boss Babes has launched #ShareSisonke, a proudly South African skills-sharing initiative. The programme offers free access to professional knowledge across various areas, including health, wellness, finance, life coaching, marketing, public relations, labour law, and mental health.

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Boss Babes of Mzansi transforms lives

Moodley, who was recently named Risk Manager of the Year 2024 by the Institute of Risk Management South Africa and currently works as Strategic Lead at Deloitte Africa, brings over 18 years of experience in Risk, Audit, Consulting and Governance to her platform. From her humble beginnings in Shallcross near Durban, she explains her vision:

"Everyone has the power to contribute. Boss Babes of South Africa is for South Africans by South Africans, and knowledge is power."

The platform focuses on celebrating South African excellence by supporting locally-owned businesses and providing visibility to emerging brands that are turning passion into profit.

What started as a women's empowerment platform has evolved into a vibrant community that includes skill-sharing, mentorship opportunities, and even humour. The platform serves as a beacon of hope for people from diverse backgrounds, creating a space where expertise is shared freely across multiple industries.

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SA women praise Boss Babes' impact

Boss Babes of South Africa's success is evident through testimonials from successful businesswomen. Sue Gajathar, founder of The Vegan Chef, credits the platform with encouraging individuals to start businesses and providing them with tools, confidence, and community support. She highlights how vendors at Fourways Rustic Market have experienced significant growth after being featured.

Carmen Murray from Conscious LeadHERS describes the platform as hope activists, emphasising how powerful it is when women come together to create meaningful change. Zinhle Myeni, a Chartered Accountant and career coach, says the platform has been instrumental in amplifying her voice and connecting her with clients who value growth and authenticity.

Boss Babes celebrates Mzansi excellence

Life coach and lawyer Abigail Nadar praises founder Moodley's inspirational energy, saying she feels proud that "one of our own is shining so brightly in the world of social media." Industrial psychologist Czar Motsuenyane credits the platform with enhancing his brand reach and creating meaningful business connections through its strong network.

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Moodley, who has held senior positions at Discovery Health, Accenture South Africa, and Deloitte, attributes her passion for social justice and community upliftment to her roots. As a SAICA Brand Ambassador and mentor, she believes her ability to inspire young South African leaders is a true calling, stating:

"Beyond the titles and statuses that we hold, our legacy and ability to give back are most important."

The #ShareSisonke initiative represents the platform's commitment to providing tangible, community-driven empowerment while maintaining its focus on proudly South African content and authentic storytelling.

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Source: Briefly News