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The 7% Tribe event supports South African businesswomen<\/a>: <\/p>\n

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Johannesburg August 2018: South African media has joined forces in the 7% Tribe, a new initiative to empower and advance South African women.<\/p>\n

South African women are a force to be reckoned with. Just look at how the 20 000 women who marched against pass laws on 9 August 1956 helped to change the course of history; or how Advocate Thuli Madonsela, as then Public Protector, took a stand against forces far greater than herself in her quest to uphold South Africa\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n

The sad fact, however, is that \u2013 in spite of their skills, talents, grit and determination \u2013 women do not receive the support they require in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Perhaps that\u2019s why, when Steyn City first planned a Women\u2019s Day Event to salute its female residents \u2013 many of whom are corporate executives, entrepreneurs and social activists \u2013 enthusiasm for the project propelled it forward until it became a movement; specifically, the 7% Tribe. Says Tammy Menton, Group Head of Marketing and Events at Steyn City, who co-founded the movement with Janez Vermeiren and Yusuf Stevens of Cheeky Media, \u201cThe response to the concept was overwhelming. We realised this was becoming something far bigger than we could have imagined. From being a celebratory event, it has become a movement with potential to effect real change.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adds Giuseppe Plumari CEO of Steyn City Properties, \u201cWe are delighted to co-sponsor this women\u2019s event and acknowledge that women have an enormous role to play in our society and workplace.\u201d
Why the 7% Tribe? Because, according to statistics from the latest Bain & Company Report on Gender Disparity, which cites the Businesswomen\u2019s Association of South Africa\u2019s (BWASA) census on women in leadership, 22% of board directors are women, but only 7% are executive directors. This is in spite of the fact that they make up 50% of the working age population. Added to this, the growth in the percentage of female leaders has remained flat for several years. Several reasons are given for this, including a lack of support in organisations. While most corporates indicate that they understand the need for change, they implement few practical interventions to drive this change. Women \u2013 especially those at middle management level \u2013 become fatigued by the ongoing battle and all that they are forced to sacrifice in the process. The result? Although women graduates outnumber men at South African universities, you wouldn\u2019t know it to look at corporate demographics.<\/p>\n

The 7% Tribe is kicking off with outstanding support from South Africa\u2019s media, with the likes of Independent Media, and The Morning Show signing on to amplify its message: the message that it\u2019s time women were equitably represented, and receive their dues, in the workplace. In short, although government has laid the foundation for equitable workplaces through the stipulations of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, corporate South Africa is lagging behind in their implementation. The tribe plans to change this.<\/p>\n

Vermeiren agrees. \u201cIt\u2019s time that female empowerment became part of the national imperative. We are proud to be part of an initiative that has such crucial implications for dignity, growth and social regeneration.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 7% Tribe kicks off with a gala dinner (exclusive to women), hosted at Steyn City by the dynamic and inspiring leaders of the movement, on Friday 31 August 2018. Tickets sell for R2 200 each or corporate packages from R25 000 for a table of nine, hosted by one of South Africa\u2019s leading women. These packages are an ideal vehicle for organisations serious about female empowerment to show their women staffers that they are valued. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to charities supporting young women. More than a glamorous event, this is a catalyst for change: it is here that South Africans will start a conversation that will continue long after Women\u2019s Month, and which will give women the encouragement and know-how to transform their lives.<\/p>\n

This is, however, just the beginning: the 7% Tribe is set to go national, with a series of events rolling out throughout South Africa. The tribe\u2019s work will culminate in the establishment of a foundation, which will function as a vehicle to uplift education for girls and promote females in business.<\/p>\n

To purchase a ticket to the 7% Tribe\u2019s gala dinner or find out more about how to join the movement, contact www.sevenpercenttribe.com or book online with computicket https:\/\/online.computicket.com\/web\/event\/seven_percent_tribe\/1239890888\/599713066<\/p>\n

#JointheTribe
Becoming a member of the 7% Tribe entails no applications or membership fees; it simply means that you pledge to be accountable to the success of South African women in the world of business.
Here\u2019s how you can help:
\u2022 Take part in our \u2018speed dating\u2019 mentoring events as a mentor.
\u2022 Contribute to our online portal, which will offer advice, referrals and applications.
\u2022 Create content that will provide practical information about skills development, knowledge transfer and mentorship.
\u2022 Attend our workshops, where we will discuss issues such as leadership, decision making and how to create a supportive corporate environment for women.<\/p>\n

DIARY DETAILS
Date: Friday 31 August 2018
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Shed at Steyn City
Dress: Elegant<\/p>\n

Social Media
Twitter handle @7percenttribe
Instagram @7percenttribe
Facebook \/7percenttribe
Hashtag #7percenttribe<\/p>\n

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