Over five years Michael Lucas, a PhD student in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Wits, has developed a metallised coating that can be added to surfaces in hospitals to make them capable of self-sanitising. Lucas explains that most hospital surfaces are made of stainless steel and plastic and are sites of contamination. By adding…
DetailsOn the right career path Evodia Malebo has always been driven to deliver more than what is expected of her. Dedicated and hardworking, she is also not one to shy away from a challenge, which is possibly why she jumped at the opportunity of becoming an Associate General Accountant AGA(SA). Having worked for the Auditor-General…
DetailsAchieving mental wellbeing during Covid-19 As part of Saica’s Leadership in a time of crisis webinar series, clinical psychologist Navlika Ratangee spoke about how to achieve mental wellbeing during the Covid-19 crisis. You can still watch this webcast for free here. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) understands that the outbreak of Covid-19…
DetailsProfessional body membership: a progressive way to propel your career to new heights Author: Karin Jacobson Around the world, professional bodies exist with the mandate of representing, promoting and enhancing their respective profession. As the voice for South Africa’s chartered accountants [CAs(SA)], it is the role of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)…
DetailsEthics and internal financial controls adding value to the public sector The public sector in South Africa is faced with a huge challenge: a limited pool of financially qualified people. The other concern is ensuring that employees are ethically inclined. To resolve these challenges, National Treasury is rolling out Accounting Technician training programmes to upskill those…
DetailsEver hear the phrase “Trying to solve for one problem, creates another” Working from home to reduce COVID 19 infection rate has created another – AN ENDLESS WORKING DAY! With the unwinding of Lockdown, most people will still be advised to work from home. Having to sit for more than 8 hours a day in…
DetailsCOVID-19 crisis points to the need for robust succession plans Institute of Directors in Southern Africa 28 April 2020 Scene of Public indoor with barrier tape .Closing building during coronavirus COVID-19 epidemic concept Although it’s recommended in King IV, succession planning is often neglected because it’s an uncomfortable subject. The COVID-19 crisis should act…
DetailsWill the COVID-19 crisis close the wage gap? Internationally, there is a growing trend to reduce executive pay in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. South Africa is following the trend, with several private sector companies voluntarily announcing reductions and donations in executive pay, among them Woolworths, EOH, FirstRand, Vodacom and Sibanye. The South African…
DetailsThe economic impact of COVID-19 SAICA hosted a webinar on 6 April 2020 where Chief Economist for Investec Bank Limited South Africa, Annabel Bishop, spoke about the effects of Sub-investment grade Status and the Coronavirus on our country’s already struggling economy. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is offering a Leadership in a…
DetailsTurning crisis into opportunity During lockdown, you may not be able to work in your business, but investor and entrepreneur, York Zucchi, shares expert tips on how you can work on your business Johannesburg, 23 April 2020 – If there’s anyone who knows how tough running your own business is, it’s entrepreneur and investor, York…
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