Linda de Beer, non-executive director and corporate governance specialist. Her unwavering commitment to governance excellence and remarkable leadership has earned Professor Linda de Beer CA(SA), non-executive director and corporate governance specialist, SAICA’s prestigious Leadership in Governance Difference Makers award. It’s not about achievements, but about impact As a seasoned professional, she has demonstrated exceptional expertise…
Roy Andersen, chief executive officer at Roy Anderson and Associates. Major-General Roy Cecil Andersen CA(SA), chief executive officer at Roy Anderson and Associates, is a South African businessman and a retired reserve general officer in the South African Army from the artillery. He matriculated from and graduated from Witwatersrand University. Soldier on to make a…
David Shapiro, chief global equity strategist at Sasfin Securities. David Shapiro CA(SA), chief global equity strategist at Sasfin Securities, has consistently worked throughout his career to improve lives and make a positive difference. His passion for social change and his ability to mobilise others makes him an exceptional recipient of the Social Impact Difference Makers…
Nolwazi Mamorare. The Finance Leader Difference Makers award is always a highly contested category, but in the end, the judges agreed on the impact this individual has despite many challenges continued to excel. Making a difference through passionate education As a true Difference Maker, Nolwazi Mamorare CA(SA), from the University of Johannesburg, is managing revenue…
Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA). Putting diversity at the forefront. Putting diversity at the forefront The winner of the Training Office Difference Makers award this year was given to the Training Office of the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA). This AGSA is running the largest SAICA-accredited auditor training scheme in the country’s public sector and is…
Mabatho Sedikela, head of audit at the Auditor-General South Africa. As head of audit at provincial Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), Mabatho Sedikela CA(SA) is a prime example of a passionate difference maker in the public sector. She is a transformational leader who leaves a mark of positive change wherever she goes. Leading by example to…
Fayruz Mohamed, national chairperson at the South African National Zakah Fund. Fayruz Mohamed CA(SA) believes that by serving others, you can contribute to making a society that is more equitable and just. Unwavering commitment, passion, and servant leadership She currently serves as a non-executive director as well as an independent audit committee member at the…
Makole Mupita, founder and executive director of Mahlako a Phahla Investments. As a CA(SA) with 24 years of experience in private equity, ESG investing, asset management, infrastructure, and development finance, Makole Mupita, co-founder and executive director of Mahlako a Phahla Investments, an investment holding company focused on investments and advisory, is a prime example of…
HONOUR AND INTEGRITY No matter how you decided to start 2023, you were probably not prepared for any of the crises that our country is facing. A colossal trust issue is facing our leaders – not only in public practice but also in private practice. As a leader, it’s essential to keep in mind that…