Never give up on the dream of becoming a CA(SA) Becoming a CA(SA) was a childhood dream of mine. In high school, my favourite subjects were maths and accounting. One could say I was always comfortable with numbers. The decision to study for a degree was an easy one, and my accounting teacher always motivated…
Why I changed my career to CA(SA) I am a 45-year-old female who was born in a village called Gopane in North West. As the last born in a family of eight siblings, I grew up watching my older siblings having to provide financially to the household as soon as they started working. This made…
COVID-19 has been a catalyst for the global adoption of cashless payments, with the disruption expected to effect lasting changes in the way people spend. While consumers had already begun to embrace digital payment options prior to the pandemic, the health crisis has rapidly accelerated the adoption rate with more consumers seeking safer, contact-free payment…
Interview advice for prospective trainees There is always that one interview that sticks with you; the one that you later replay in your head to figure out what you did wrong. For me, it was an interview at a firm where each partner appointed their own trainees. This was fine, the building made a good…
Join the COVID ALERT SA community. Slow the spread of COVID-19. Stay Safe, protect loved ones, your community and all of South Africa. Let’s work together to save lives. The COVID ALERT SA app gives you the power to slow the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa and to keep yourself, your loved ones and…
Since its launch in 1999, BMW’s flagship SUV has always been the X5. However, over the years the buyer profile of SUVs has changed and buyers’ expectation of luxury has catapulted. To capitalise on this emerging market, BMW has launched a foray of X models from the run-about X1 all the way to the largest,…
As lockdown is easing, the sun is shining and it is the perfect time to visit South Africa’s iconic hotels. And where better to start exploring than a visit to a national treasure, the stunning Oyster Box Hotel? Imagine sitting on a veranda overlooking the ocean surrounded by old-world charm sipping your favourite cocktail ……
With so many variations, blends and flavour profiles, there seems to be no end to the styles of red wine. For centuries, humans have been creating red wines and experimenting with techniques to produce a vast array of wines. This is a selection you can enjoy this month. YONDER HILL NICOLA Nicola 2016 took…
‘Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.’ Paulo Coelho With spring in the air and lockdown easing, South Africans are out and about. This selection of wines is perfect for any occasion or…
Life Retreat studios started to offer yoga, Nia dancing and meditation classed through live-streaming seven days a week. All you need is an Internet connection and for only R450 a month you will have access to unlimited classes, seven days a week. The various yoga classes include vinyasa, hatha, beginners, kundalini, restorative, yin, and more.…