Jeff van Rooyen is a natural born storyteller. His memoir Unshackled begins with his roots in the Johannesburg townships of Alexandra, Newclare and then Riverlea Extension, between the 1950s and 1960s. The opening is candid and hard-hitting: ‘Life in a South African township is often synonymous with violence, crime and poverty,’ he writes. ‘Many children…
DetailsLeading in 2030 As the business landscape is changing, the way you lead is also evolving, and future leaders will undoubtedly need to possess new skills and mindsets to lead effectively. Jacob Morgan, author of The Future Leader, interviewed more than 140 Top CEOs from leading companies to gain insights into the mindsets and skills…
DetailsSince 1929, the S&P 500 has been through 26 bear markets. Stocks lose on average 36%. The worst bear market resulted in a loss of 86% over three years in 1929. In contrast, bull markets increased on average by 114%. Bears and bulls Bear markets are generally defined as a drop in the markets by…
DetailsTo be fully ‘well’, there are several aspects of your life that need your focus. Establishing healthy habits will help you strengthen the pillars of wellness and increase your overall health. In this month’s spotlight we are highlighting Lehasa KM Inc Financial Consultants. Lehasa KM Inc Financial Consultants provides financial consulting services to a wide…
DetailsAs finance manager of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Gift Sikonde CA(SA) is enjoying every moment of his role − from listening to radio soccer broadcasts and having early Monday morning chats with friends who watched the game on TV to now having the perks of watching games at presidential suits and getting to…
DetailsWhy don’t you take the road less travelled this season and explore the hidden gems in our beautiful country with your loved ones? If there is anything the past few years have taught us, it’s that traveling through our beautiful country is fantastic and can be filled with adventure and unexpected surprises. You often wonder…
DetailsPwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022 revealed that 46% of organisations have experienced fraud, corruption, or other economic crimes in the last 24 months. Ryan Mer, CEO of eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee (KYP) platform provider, gives a rundown of what to look out for. Today’s CFO needs to be highly attuned…
DetailsThe United Nations estimates that the global population exceeded 8 billion people in November, with over 1,3 billion living on the African continent. Home to 17% of the world population, Africa is the world’s second-most populous and second-largest continent but remains the poorest and least-developed continent. The African region’s collective GDP stands at $2,98 trillion,…
DetailsPersevere. The ride is worth it! In this year’s Top 35-under-35 competition’s Develop category, judges were looking for an individual using their designation, skills, and training as a CA(SA) to influence and develop business. Josh Moritz (32) Head of Operations and Finance at DocFox They asked whether the model is replicable, scalable, and sustainable and…
DetailsI stand on the shoulders of giants The 2022’s Top 35-under-35 overall winner was Mathabo Makhaya CA(SA), group financial manager at Harmony Gold Mining (health) and chairperson of the Investment Committee Mineworkers Provident Fund (MWPF). Mathabo Makhaya (32) Group Financial Manager Health at Harmony Gold Mining; Chairperson of Investment Committee, Mine Workers Provident Fund When…
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