South Africa’s ethnic diversity is the fabric from which our colourful rainbow nation is woven and we are mainly tolerant of our differences. Visitors marvel at the street parades of wildly disparate clothing styles and food choices embedded into our daily culture. But a more sinister culture is clawing into this happy picture. Corruption is…
Over the last few years, the Honda CRV has moved away from the brute off-road look towards a more sophisticated and crafted vehicle that can tackle the odd off-road challenge. The latest version of the CRV is further proof of this trend. The first CRV had the spare wheel hung on the rear door that…
The latest incarnation of the legendary Golf was launched earlier this year in South Africa. The new shape is not immediately recognisable, as the new Golf is at first glance quite similar to its smaller sibling, the Polo. Upon closer inspection, you do notice the softer edges and smaller gaps between the panels. Where it…
Vanessa Olver, Business Connexion deputy CEO and group executive of its largest division Shared Services with 2,600 employees, is not only one of the country’s leading businesswomen, but was acknowledged as such when nominated as CEO magazine’s ‘South Africa’s Most Influential Woman in Business for 2013’. Her success stems from combining a strong financial acumen…
TONIA JACKSON – Mixing Art and Creativity with bottom line – accountancy offers a new approach to Life Skills Coaching. A true artist at heart, Tonia Jackson CA(SA) innovatively set to work blending together her business and aesthetic skills. Now as a personal and business coach, she has a vocation she finds incredibly fulfilling. If…
With a visit to Pumba Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, you will experience the essence of true African hospitality. Originally the farm of historical figure Piet Retief, Pumba Private Game Reserve, almost two centuries later, still plays home to famous residents – a free-roaming population of rare white lions. As well as these…
World Leisure Holidays continues to invest heavily in its suite of island hotels despite the economic slowdown. Accountant turned hospitality fanatic Johann Strydom (World Leisure Holidays MD) has kept a tight rein on the numbers at the chain of hotels to ensure these have not shrunk during the economic downturn. Its chain of hotels are…
The public sector provides trainee accountants with a diverse range of opportunities to hone their skills. There is usually minimal interest from accounting students to pursue careers as CAs(SA) in the public sector, especially in a government department. I did not plan to serve articles at National Treasury, however, my being in the public sector…
A functional, ethical and skilled South African public sector is vital for positive and lasting change. Where is the light at the end of this tunnel? When will all citizens of our beautiful country start to experience real change? These are questions I often ask myself. What then are some of the fundamental building blocks…
GRAP 24 is a great initiative but government needs to make compliance easier for overstrained public entities. The GRAP 24 standard now requires certain public entities, including many municipalities, to incorporate budget information in their annual financial statements. As the Accounting Standards Board makes clear, the thinking is to “hold entities accountable for their actual…