The WomenIN (WiN) Festival is proud to announce Her Excellency Bridget Motsepe-Radebe, Chairman & Founder of Mmakau Mining and Ambassador for Economic Development at the Pan-African Parliament, as the official keynote speaker for the highly anticipated WomenIN Festival 2025, taking place from 13–14 November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Renowned for her bold leadership, advocacy for gender and economic equality, and trailblazing legacy in the mining sector, H.E. Motsepe-Radebe has consistently broken barriers and redefined power and influence on the continent. Her presence at this year’s festival is set to ignite conversations, inspire generations, and elevate the mission of WomenIN — to connect, empower, and celebrate women across industries and borders.
“Having H.E. Bridget Motsepe-Radebe headline this year’s WomenIN Festival is a full-circle moment for so many of us,” says Naz Fredericks Maharaj, Director of the WomenIN Portfolio. “She is a living symbol of what it means to lead with both courage and conviction. Her voice reflects the essence of this year’s theme — Limitless. No Labels. No Limits. No Apologies. We are honoured to welcome her to the stage, and even more excited for what her message will unlock in every woman attending this year’s festival.”
The WomenIN Festival brings together women leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers from diverse sectors including mining, energy, mobility, finance, fashion, media, and the green economy. With a curated program of thought-provoking dialogues, fireside chats, capacity-building sessions, live activations, and power networking, the festival is a movement — not just a moment.
This keynote announcement marks the first of many exciting speaker and program reveals as the WomenIN team rolls out its boldest edition yet.
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