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Mabeskraal
A muddy, magical day in Mabeskraal 📔🤎 I don’t think I was prepared for what it would feel like to stand in front of 1,500 Grade 10-12 learners… and to do it in the presence of two of our Deputy Ministers 🤭 From 8 surrounding schools, learners came eager to explore their options and career paths beyond school. I handed out the very first hard copies of my financial literacy e-book… like what? 🥹Something that started as a vision is now in the hands of young people about to
Gizelle Venske
Apr 171 min read


Women in Accountancy in Africa (WiAiA) International Women’s Day Dialogue with SAICA
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d stand next to the CEO of SAICA… let alone hear her call me by name. 2021 Gizelle, failing Accounting, doubting herself, hitting rock bottom, would be in disbelief. And now I get to stand in a room full of brilliant women, having real conversations about unlocking women’s voices in business globally. It feels surreal. This is what happens when you don’t give up.God never wastes a bad season.“Everything will work together for good…” is
Gizelle Venske
Mar 311 min read


Race to Gender Equality
Ending off an impactful weekend with the Race to Gender Equality alongside the Motsepe Foundation, Caster Semenya and Miss South Africa Qhawekazi Mazaleni 🏃♀️ Real change requires more than conversation, it requires action 🔥 #RaceToGenderEquality #InternationalWomensMonth #GEWAL
Gizelle Venske
Mar 181 min read


JSE Closing Bell Ringing Ceremony for Gender Equality
An incredible moment ringing the bell to close the Market at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, yesterday afternoon 🔔 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of GEWAL with the Motsepe Foundation- an initiative focused on Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership. Congratulations to Chairman Patrice Motsepe and Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe on a decade of significant impact 💫 Honoured to stand in the presence of brilliant leaders: -Leila Fourie Group CEO JSE -El Kope CFO CellC -Taskeen
Gizelle Venske
Mar 181 min read


SAICA ASA Magazine
Your qualification is a foundation, not a limit💫 Feeling so grateful to be featured in the March edition of SAICA's Accountancy SA Magazine, this International Women’s Month. It ’s been such a privilege to share a bit of my journey and shifting the professional narrative- using our qualifications as a foundation to explore opportunities beyond the traditional corporate path. A foundation to create impact. And a reminder that women can be more than one thing 💫 What does succ
Gizelle Venske
Mar 181 min read


University of Pretoria (TUKS)
Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Merit Award Event A full-circle moment speaking alongside the Vice-Chancellor at the University of Pretoria to the top-achieving matriculants, selected for the Vice-Chancellor’s Discretionary Merit Award, after being a recipient myself back in 2017. Proud to celebrate 10 years of this prestigious award. 🎓✨ My biggest lesson from the past decade? You don’t have to be the smartest or the loudest- just willing. Willing to learn. Willing to try. W
Gizelle Venske
Feb 91 min read


Miss South Africa 2025
Being part of Miss South Africa 2025 has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life and making it into the Top 5 is an honour I will carry with deep gratitude and pride. This journey challenged me in ways I never imagined; mentally, emotionally, and purposefully. It pushed me to show up as my most authentic self, to lead with courage and to use my voice with intention. Beyond the glamour, Miss South Africa is about impact, resilience and service, and I am incr
Gizelle Venske
Dec 29, 20251 min read
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