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…
DetailsMabatho 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…
DetailsFayruz 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…
DetailsMakole 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…
DetailsHONOUR 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…
DetailsStuart van der Veen, Partner at Platform Investments. The Future Focused award recognises courageous and unconventional SAICA members who think in novel ways with the ability to reassess conventional business, thereby shaping the future. Most importantly, they have the skills and expertise required to bring about desired change in the world. Stuart van der Veen…
DetailsErick Liebenberg, managing director at The Core Group. ‘Since the first day of my articles, I realised that the standard debits on the left and credits on the right would not be enough to keep this ADHD brain occupied. I have since sought ways to do things differently,’ says Erick Liebenberg CA(SA), founder, owner, and…
DetailsJeff van Rooyen, Chairman at Uranus Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Jeff van Rooyen, chairman at Uranus Investment Holdings, has been a sole practitioner for seven years, a partner with Deloitte for nine, and CEO of FSCA (before FSB) for five. He founded Uranus Investments 17 years ago. A lifetime of making a difference He also…
DetailsProfessor Amanda Dempsey, senior director at the UJ School of Accounting. At the end of December 2023 Professor Amanda Dempsey, senior director at the UJ School of Accounting, will be retiring after a long and impactful academic career. ‘I can truly say I have achieved many wonderful professional milestones and have made a significant impact…
DetailsThere seems to be an ill-conceived belief that placing a company in business rescue should be delayed for as long as possible. Some quarters may believe that you should never use business rescue as it will result in the business losing customers and supplier support. The 2023 Deloitte South Africa Restructuring Survey1 indicated that early…
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