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BUSINESS NEWS - Do you remember when Zozibini Tunzi, the current Miss Universe, said “take up space” in her winning speech? She was encouraging women to make their mark in a world where they’re often asked to be small, even subtly.
This kind of taking up space is crucially important for anyone who is disenfranchised or who wants to authentically make their mark on the world. It means speaking out about important issues, standing up for what’s right and building confidence in environments where your impact and ideas are needed.
But, for many South Africans, the idea of taking up space is two-fold. On one hand, it’s about the ideas I’ve just mentioned. On the other hand, people seem to think this means going to University, getting certified and representing themselves in traditional ways only.