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Dr Precious Motsepe is the wife of billionaire and mining mogul Patrice Motsepe.

She recently joined other women in celebrating achievements made by women in South Africa and beyond.

She addressed the gathering at the Sandton Convention Centre. Dr Motsepe revealed that the Motsepe Foundation had worked with atleast 8000 girls in achieving their dreams and goals.

They have channelled funds in trying to bridge the gap between men and women when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineers and Mathematics.

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Dr Motsepe told the audience that only 28 women in Sub-Saharan Africa were working in such fields which is an underrepresention.

The Motsepe Foundation has helped girls in high schools and tertiary with entrepreneurship skills, and mentorship.

 

 

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