100 LIONESSES: Celebrating the life of a pioneering South African woman entrepreneur who revolutionized the real estate industry

April 8, 2018 Melanie Hawken

This past week saw the end of an era in South Africa as one of the country’s pioneering women entrepreneurs passed away. Pam Golding, founder and Life President of the Pam Golding Property Group, was an extraordinary example of how to beat gender stereotypes and build a global business and brand from the bottom up. She died on Tuesday at her home Wittebomen in Constantia, Cape Town. She was 89 years old.

Quote of the Day by Pam Golding

April 5, 2016 Melanie Hawken

“I have always believed that women can do anything they set their hearts on”

- Pam Golding is one of Africa's most successful women entrepreneurs and an icon of the real estate industry. She founded Pam Golding Properties in South Africa in 1976 with no start-up capital and just a single sales assistant. The company now has over 300 offices in Africa as well as international offices in the UK, Germany, France and Mauritius. It is one of South Africa’s largest independent property trading companies with 2010 turnover of US$1.7 billion. Pam is now retired from active management, but remains the Life President of the company she founded.

Entrepreneur Advice from Pam Golding: There is no secret formula to success

October 23, 2015 Melanie Hawken

There is no secret formula for entrepreneurs to follow....

“There is no secret formula to success … if you are determined, have integrity and passion, show that you care, remain honest and true to yourself and surround yourself with people that you take care to nurture it will lead to success.”

Quote of the Day

August 25, 2015 Melanie Hawken

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“I’ve lived my life by one simple motto: Do the right thing. It’s the right thing to do.”

Entrepreneur Advice from Pam Golding: Women must trust their special skill .... INTUITION

January 8, 2015 Melanie Hawken

Ladies, trust your female intuition....

“Never doubt we women have a special skill - one that we call intuition … it’s that inner voice that will be your strongest mentor.”

Pam Golding - The startup story of an inspirational woman who became the icon of the property world in Africa and beyond

September 1, 2014 Melanie Hawken

This iconic woman opened the doors to her property business in the 1970's and went on to become one of the most admired and respected female entrepreneurs in the world.

Pam Golding featured as Inspiring Woman of the Month

August 13, 2014 Melanie Hawken

InspiringWomen.co.za features Pam Golding as its Inspiring Woman of the Month.

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Pam Golding: 'I have never felt that I wasn't one of the boys'

August 13, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Source: The Independent UK | published December 9, 2009

Peter Bills interviews South Africa's doyen of the property business, Pam Golding, founder of Pam Golding Property Group.

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Wits Business School Journal features Pam Golding as one of South Africa's 30 Wonder Women

August 13, 2014 Melanie Hawken

The Wits Business School Journal features Pam Golding in its article 'South Africa's 30 Wonder Women'.

WBS Journal celebrates 30 of South Africa’s most powerful and influential women. Whether in media or mining, banking or politics, these women are forces to be reckoned with, and role models to many women.

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Entrepreneur Advice from Pam Golding: Don't be put off by the state of the economy - start your business anyway

August 13, 2014 Melanie Hawken

Don't let state of the economy put you off starting your business....

“I started the company when South Africa was going through a recession, and people said I was crazy to go on my own. But I rarely take notice of things such as recessions! I was determined to succeed and that is half the battle already won.”

Entrepreneur Advice from Pam Golding: Trust your instincts

August 13, 2014 Melanie Hawken

You should always trust your instincts...

“I also believe you should trust your instincts. I did when I started Pam Golding Properties over 30 years ago.”

Quote of the Day

August 13, 2014 Melanie Hawken

“We have a saying in our family: 'Press on regardless'. And, we did.”

Pam Golding featured in The top 10 richest South African women of 2013

July 3, 2013 Melanie Hawken

Source: The SouthAfrican.com | Article By Grant Mowatt on 3 July, 2013

The SouthAfrican.com lists the ten wealthiest women in South Africa including property mogul Pam Golding and retail leader Wendy Ackerman.

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Video: Pam Golding's Women's Day message that will inspire any female entrepreneur

August 8, 2012 Melanie Hawken

Published on Aug 8, 2012

A Women's Day message from Pam Golding, Founder and Life President of the Pam Golding Property group. Pam provides some wonderful insights and words of wisdom certain to inspire all women entrepreneurs.