At Pizza Hut, we are inspired by Guguglethu’s journey. She joined the LeadHERship program while seeking opportunities to empower herself and create a brighter future. Coming from a disadvantaged background, Guguglethu has learned to believe in her abilities and step into leadership roles. Today, she works in Industrial Relations Administration and is determined to grow…
We at Pizza Hut are inspired by Snete, a dedicated LeadHERship graduate who started her journey with a short course in photography and content creation. Through LeadHERship, she developed independence, responsibility, and invaluable networking skills. We are proud of her growth and the bright future ahead. Snete, keep striving and dreaming big—your potential is limitless.…
At Pizza Hut, we believe in empowering women and unlocking potential. Tshegofatso, a LeadHERship graduate, was unemployed after earning her diploma in photography. Thanks to the LeadHERship initiative, she gained confidence and found her voice, meeting inspiring people along the way. We are incredibly proud of her journey and excited to see her future unfold.…
Today, we are proud to introduce and share Jecqueline’s journey through the Pizza Hut LeadHERship Initiative. For Jacqueline and many others, this program has been more than work experience; it has been a catalyst for reclaiming their self-esteem, instilling a sense of worth, and empowering them to realise that there are possibilities out there. At…
When Karabo first joined Pizza Hut’s LeadHERship initiative, she was unemployed with a big dream to become a chef. Thanks to this empowering program, she’s now on the path to qualifying as a chef and turning her passion into a career. At first, she was scared, but seeing others thrive gave her the courage to…
Press Release March, 2025 Pizza Hut Head Office Breaking Barriers: The LeadHERship Initiative Drives Change for Young Women in South Africa Pizza Hut’s LeadHERship initiative recently hosted an engaging EmpowerHER session for the participants in its latest Cohort, Cohort 3. The session focused on the importance of cultivating a growth mindset and the power of…
Powerful Conversations with Incredible Young Women Eight powerhouse young women came together at the end of November last year to share, learn and inspire a group of Pizza Hut LeadHERship program participants at the program’s ‘Empower Her’ event. Led by Rirhandzu Manganye, Head of Brand Marketing for Pizza Hut Turkey, Germany and South Africa, the…
Social TV March 31, 2023 Sourced Content Original Article Pizza Hut gives young South African women a slice of the pie Gabisile Radebe, Leanne Emery Hunter, Ewan Davenport and Lindwe Mabesa An initiative to address youth unemployment and gender inequality in South Africa has placed 109 women in non-profit organizations. Pizza Hut has partnered with…
Impact SA March 15, 2023 Chris Buchanan Original Article Pizza Hut gives young women a slice of the pie Pizza Hut has partnered with the Youth Employment Service (YES) to launch LeadHERship, an initiative to address youth unemployment and gender inequality in South Africa. The program targets women aged between 18 and 24, where almost two-thirds of individuals…
Media Update March 14, 2023 Peter Mokoko Original Article Pizza Hut partners with YES to launch LeadHERship programme Pizza Hut has announced its partnership with the Youth Employment Service (YES) to launch LeadHERship. The LeadHERshp is an initiative that aims to address youth unemployment and gender inequality in South Africa. The programme targets women aged…
