Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, among other distinguished speakers, encouraged the cultivation of ethical leadership at SAICAs Difference Makers Conference. A landmark event aimed at fostering a catalytic culture of positive change beyond the numbers, SAICA’s inaugural Difference Makers Conference was held at Sun City from 13 to 14 September 2024 under the theme ‘Making Waves, Empowering…
DetailsAt Shoprite, one of Africa’s largest retailers, Phuti Senyatsi isn’t just another accountant, he’s redefining what it means to succeed in corporate finance. His journey is not about simply climbing the career ladder, but about rewriting the playbook for what a chartered accountant can achieve. Phuti’s story proves that breaking the mould and driving change…
DetailsImre Nagy is using his position as CEO of the Regulatory Board of Auditors to build credibility in the accounting profession. Years ago, Imre told his wife that he would one day work for the IRBA. That goal was realised in 2013, when he was appointed director of inspections. Eight years later, in 2021, the…
DetailsMeet Christiaan, an innovator who turns financial expertise into business opportunities Christiaan van den Berg, co-founder and co-CEO of JOBJACK, leveraged his solid foundation in numbers and finance as a Chartered Accountant to identify and seize opportunities in the recruitment industry. JOBJACK, the tech solution he co-created, revolutionises entry-level hiring with smart algorithms that streamline…
DetailsEditorial This month SAICA’s beautiful CEO Patricia Stock, graces the cover of Accountancy SA magazine in her gorgeous heritage attire. Sitting in on her interview and hearing her speak about her past journey and future dreams and aspirations for SAICA, one is just once again reassured that the profession is in very good hands. I…
DetailsEditorial There is such beauty and strength in diversity. Just imagine what a terribly boring world it would be if everyone were ‘the same’. There’s literally nothing left for the imagination or to breed innovation and creativity. Coincidently, this month our brand team participated in a personality assessment, and it was an enlightening exercise and…
DetailsGlobal technology brand HONOR has made remarkable progress in South Africa in recent years. Focused on innovation within the local smartphone market, the brand’s dedication has been rewarded with substantial results. Consumer, operator, and retail partner trust has driven over 600% sales growth by the end of 2023, establishing HONOR as the fastest-growing smartphone brand…
DetailsAs we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, this is a time to reflect on the pivotal role male allies can play in amplifying women’s voices in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles. True gender parity requires the active participation and support of male colleagues and leaders in every organisation for it to be truly…
DetailsMeet Sinikiwe, a CA(SA), guiding aspiring young people to enter the CA profession. Sinikiwe Ngcobo, CA(SA), leverages over a decade of experience in corporate South Africa to shape impactful careers in finance. Having completed her articles at one of South Africa’s top banks and her studies at the University of Johannesburg through the Thuthuka Bursary…
DetailsSTOs have emerged as a prominent tool in the financial landscape, particularly in the field of blockchain-based projects. It is a method of fundraising that involves the issuance and sale of security tokens, which represent ownership or investment interests in a tangible asset or a company. It is the same as equities in traditional financial…
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