Driven by candour, clarity and professionalism, Ayanda Kanana, CEO of Land and Agricultural Development Bank has found that leadership in a time of crisis can help to accelerate change. Being a CEO is hard. Becoming a CEO of an organisation with financial woes is harder. But imagine stepping into a CEO role at the start…
DetailsAs the accounting profession in South Africa evolves with each new day that dawns, the sector also welcomes new talent into its ranks. The numerous training programs afforded by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is evidence that the industry is always churning out fresher, younger minds as the profession continues to grow. But…
DetailsSome women often give up on their dream careers, because of personal circumstances. Anneline Marias, shares her story on how she decided to not give up on her vision of becoming a chartered accountant [CA(SA)] even after an unplanned pregnancy. She also gives some free advice for budding accountants – learn to play a musical…
DetailsAlbert Einstein famously said: “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” So many of us point fingers at the rampant corruption in the public sector, while in in the private sector we don’t think about ourselves and the wrongs we’ve normalised through…
DetailsCongratulations to Dineshrie Pillay (CA)SA who is will be representing Region 11 (Africa/Saudi Arabia) at this years Toastmasters 2020 Virtual Convention. Dineshrie – who is also a Distinguished Toastmaster and Motivational Speaker – wrote a series of inspirational social media posts aimed at helping people get through lockdown. She then converted those posts into an…
DetailsFrom Alicia Keys to the legend Brenda Fassie, here is a Women’s Month playlist for you:
Good news for yoga lovers. Since it’s not possible to attend classes in person, Life Retreat Online Studio is bringing exercise classes to you. They are now live-streaming yoga, Nia dancing and meditation classes seven days a week. All you need is an Internet connection and a mat or towel. And exercise boost our immune…
DetailsEvery season is perfect for wine, but winter seems to be a particularly great time of year to open a bottle (or two). There is something about a glass of spicy red wine that warms the body and soul. While many prefer to drink red wine during the winter the sunny afternoons during weekends are…
DetailsTOPIC Session 1 -Level the CORPfield: Creating the ideal environment for the future Session 2-The future female chartered accountant -Embracing the JOURNEY OVERVIEW: There was a significant emphasis on the value that female professionals bring to their organizations and society. Our panelist were brave, and HONEST, their discussions raised the awareness to societal prejudices…
DetailsSAICA is hosting a series of 8 events over 4 weeks to celebrate Women’s Month. The series is driven by inspirational, motivated and successful women, and advances gender equality while challenging the status quo. A poll conducted at the first session revealed that 85% of respondents (280 out of 305 responses) believed that gender bias…
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