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…
Revolutionise the way you embark on adventures and embrace the freedom and convenience of a rooftop cargo carrier, and simply just focus on the joy of the journey ahead! Whether you drive a compact hatchback or a large SUV, packing space always seems to be at a premium when you’re preparing for your departure, even…
Traditionally, when thinking about the general or typical function of an accountant, one would think of the people in the finance department within a company or the person who does your financial record keeping and tax, or of auditors, the treasurer of a club or association. Today, these ostensibly ‘simple’ roles has become quite evolved…
Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) have become increasingly common for multinational, listed and unlisted companies operating in South Africa as a way to attract, retain and reward their employees. ESOPs can also be effective mechanisms to drive companies’ broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) strategies and to align stakeholder and employee values. Accounting for these complex…
For accountants looking to grow their businesses or those advising their clients on a growth journey, there are many considerations when it comes to securing funding. Too often, entrepreneurs rush into seeking funding, despite not really understanding what funders are looking for. This approach can result in an overwhelming feeling of unpreparedness and disappointment for…
This feature is about four tech founders who lead companies that exemplify the principles of design thinking, particularly its focus on empathy. By putting themselves in the shoes of people who encounter a range of challenges in South Africa, they demonstrate a commitment to asking ‘What’s the human need behind it?’ and exemplify a mindset…
A crisis could be a real or impending danger that has the potential to be life-threatening to human beings or an organisation. A crisis could range from adverse weather conditions to public disturbance, riots, disease outbreaks, hacking of critical data of an entity, or an event that has the potential to erode corporate brand identity.…
Flex your accounting muscle to add value and boost the growth and success of your entrepreneur clients. Kevin Phillips CA(SA)CEO of IDU Gro Entrepreneurs and small businesses are so important – creating jobs and contributing to the GDP. As accountants, we should consider how we can provide our entrepreneur clients with a truly valuable service…
Having to start building a network when I left the corporate world was initially quite daunting for me, but over the years I developed my networking skills. Here are a few tips that helped me to build a big and powerful network. Ronel Jooste CA(SA) Director at FinanciallyFiTLife and author, speaker and radio talk show…