Matsilele Promise CA(SA) started her career journey in 2018 at KPMG Polokwane as a trainee. She then moved on to become an associate at PwC where she completed her training contract and worked as an audit manager. Matsilele’s journey took a spicy turn when she joined Nando’s South Africa as a financial accountant. She is…
Kalene Smalberger didn’t feel she was making a meaningful impact from behind her desk in finance, and the entrepreneurial fire burning in her soul could just not be quenched. So, with her passion for health and the desire to unlock the true potential in others so they could achieve a better quality of life, in…
Reshma and Hiten Keshave’s journey is more than a mere love story; it’s a captivating saga of two souls brought together by destiny, navigating life’s twists and turns with unwavering commitment and boundless love. Their narrative defies stereotypes, celebrates differences and exemplifies the transformative power of partnership. As we delve into the intricacies of their…
Adel du Plessis, a proud CA(SA) of 22 years, gave birth to her daughter Grace at the age of 39 − one of the highlights of her life! Nine years later, she says Grace is keeping her super young and fit with her energetic personality and passion for life. In 2023 Grace started modelling and…
If you’ve ever met Khuthadzo Mbedzi, you’ll know what we mean when we say she’s a ball of energy. Last year she tied the knot with the love of her life, and she chuckles as she shares: ‘I didn’t plan against being pregnant, so I indirectly planned I suppose.’ Three months later she found she…
Neil de Kock’s mother is a retired CA(SA) and his dad studied law, so he says he was destined to study BAcc LLB. During his undergrad, he had many intriguing conversations with his mom, Elsa de Kock, where she shared interesting anecdotes from her career which were a great inspiration to him as well as…
Refilwe Matenche is the founder and president of the African Women Movement (AWM) empowering women across Africa. But on the forefront of her agenda, and closest to her heart, is her nine-year-old daughter, Khazimula Matenche. Watching her personality, skills, knowledge, and talents expand brings Refilwe immense joy, and experiencing the world through her eyes brings…
Over at the in-house studio, in what is her first-ever ASA shoot yet, Ayanda Mafuleka, FASSET CEO, seesaws gracefully back and forth between a camera crew, make-up artist, and yours truly. She’s a vision of loveliness in an A-line princess skirt and Afro puff bun − a look that’s commensurate with some of her shots…
Editorial As we step into the 30th year of democracy for South Africa we can reflect and celebrate as a nation how far we’ve come. We are a resilient nation, so let us keep our eye fixed on the future and keep moving forward. In this issue, we interview Ayanda Mafuleka, CEO of FASSET, which…