Five Female Owned Media Companies in SA

Just like in most industries, the media space has mostly been occupied by males. Unfortunately, in the new age era, there’s still those who are likely to be taken aback after learning of a female executive comfortably seated at the decision making tables.

The narrative around quality and competent female leaders is one that has always been frowned upon, because it is a sad and known reality that, most women pull one another down. However, women living in the new age era are slowly crawling out from this toxic and depilating entanglement. Women led programmes or seminars are constantly being held across the country. And as Eurythmics would sing ‘Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves!’.

Take a scroll down the Top 5 females that are taking up space within the realm of the media industry in South Africa.

1. Basetsana Kumalo

Bassie’s contribution to the media industry needs remains utterly inspirational. Women, and even men regard her as a lighthouse for making business moves in the industry. She co-owns Tswelopele Productions which is responsible for shows like Date My Family and My Perfect Wedding.

2. Carol Bouwer

Carol is mostly described as a low key game changer because she moves in silence but makes gigantic moves in business. Her production company, Carol Bouwer Productions has lended its services to many lucrative projects, including the government sector.

3. Nontobeko Sibisi

The bubbly and highly creative Nonto has dipped into the business of showbiz with an innovative media company called, Ok Sho Media.

4. Connie Ferguson– Ferguson Films

The actress and producer, has never displayed lazy tendencies. The media mogul who started off her career as n actress came for everything and she’s winning. Her television and film company, Ferguson Films which she co-owns with her husband Shona is behind some of the biggest local productions in the country like The Queen Mzansi.

5. Minnie Dlamini – Beautiful Day Productions

Throughout her early years in the entertainment industry, Minnie has always mentioned that producing her own content was her ultimate goal. She made this dream come true when she launched her production company, Beautiful Day Productions with her first major production being her 3 part wedding documentary currently on Showmax.