WorkingMama Magazine announces 20 finalists for inaugural Power List 2026

The winner will be revealed at The Pink Carpet, V&A Waterfront, on 28 November

WorkingMama® Magazine has named 20 women as finalists for its inaugural Power List 2026. The magazine’s editorial team chose them from 71 nominations, recognising women who are leading, building and making their mark. The winner will be announced at The Pink Carpet awards ceremony at InUwell, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, on the evening of Saturday 28 November 2026.

Key facts

Organisation: WorkingMama® Magazine, founded and edited by Elize Fisher

Finalists: 20, selected from 71 nominations by the WorkingMama® editorial team

Ceremony: The Pink Carpet, evening of Saturday 28 November 2026

Venue: InUwell, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Where to buy: In print at any Exclusive Books store nationwide (to order); digital edition on Magzter

“We created the Power List because South Africa’s working mothers are building businesses, leading teams and holding communities together, often without being recognised for it. These 20 finalists show what that leadership looks like. I’m proud that our first Power List puts their names and their stories in the spotlight,” says Elize Fisher, founder and editor of WorkingMama® Magazine.

The finalists

In alphabetical order by surname: Shanon Adams, Maritha Broschk, Kay Cheytanov, Bonita

Denton, Christine Jacobs, Marilize Jacobs, Don Kashama, Shanawaaz Leeman, Dr Sarona

Lengana, Candice Maritz, Dr Chanell Marthinussen, Sarina Mpharalala, Melanie Payne, Asanda

Penny, Kisha Reader-Bain, Kimberley Richardson, Daylene Segall, Shirley da Silva, Haroldene

Tshienda and Laylee Wyngaard.

The Pink Carpet

Each finalist will be recognised on stage during the evening. The V&A Waterfront is also home to the Exclusive Books store that hosted the magazine’s in-store launch.

Interviews with the finalists and with Elize Fisher can be arranged through the media contact below.

About WorkingMama® Magazine

Now in its third year, WorkingMama® Magazine is a quarterly South African title for working mothers and

career-driven women, covering business, entrepreneurship, career and motherhood. Founded and edited by

Elize Fisher, it is available in print