Adel du Plessis, a proud CA(SA) of 22 years, gave birth to her daughter Grace at the age of 39 − one of the highlights of her life! Nine years later, she says Grace is keeping her super young and fit with her energetic personality and passion for life. In 2023 Grace started modelling and…
DetailsIf you’ve ever met Khuthadzo Mbedzi, you’ll know what we mean when we say she’s a ball of energy. Last year she tied the knot with the love of her life, and she chuckles as she shares: ‘I didn’t plan against being pregnant, so I indirectly planned I suppose.’ Three months later she found she…
DetailsNeil de Kock’s mother is a retired CA(SA) and his dad studied law, so he says he was destined to study BAcc LLB. During his undergrad, he had many intriguing conversations with his mom, Elsa de Kock, where she shared interesting anecdotes from her career which were a great inspiration to him as well as…
DetailsRefilwe Matenche is the founder and president of the African Women Movement (AWM) empowering women across Africa. But on the forefront of her agenda, and closest to her heart, is her nine-year-old daughter, Khazimula Matenche. Watching her personality, skills, knowledge, and talents expand brings Refilwe immense joy, and experiencing the world through her eyes brings…
DetailsOver at the in-house studio, in what is her first-ever ASA shoot yet, Ayanda Mafuleka, FASSET CEO, seesaws gracefully back and forth between a camera crew, make-up artist, and yours truly. She’s a vision of loveliness in an A-line princess skirt and Afro puff bun − a look that’s commensurate with some of her shots…
DetailsEditorial As we step into the 30th year of democracy for South Africa we can reflect and celebrate as a nation how far we’ve come. We are a resilient nation, so let us keep our eye fixed on the future and keep moving forward. In this issue, we interview Ayanda Mafuleka, CEO of FASSET, which…
DetailsRevolutionise the way you embark on adventures and embrace the freedom and convenience of a rooftop cargo carrier, and simply just focus on the joy of the journey ahead! Whether you drive a compact hatchback or a large SUV, packing space always seems to be at a premium when you’re preparing for your departure, even…
DetailsTraditionally, when thinking about the general or typical function of an accountant, one would think of the people in the finance department within a company or the person who does your financial record keeping and tax, or of auditors, the treasurer of a club or association. Today, these ostensibly ‘simple’ roles has become quite evolved…
DetailsEmployee share ownership plans (ESOPs) have become increasingly common for multinational, listed and unlisted companies operating in South Africa as a way to attract, retain and reward their employees. ESOPs can also be effective mechanisms to drive companies’ broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) strategies and to align stakeholder and employee values. Accounting for these complex…
DetailsFor accountants looking to grow their businesses or those advising their clients on a growth journey, there are many considerations when it comes to securing funding. Too often, entrepreneurs rush into seeking funding, despite not really understanding what funders are looking for. This approach can result in an overwhelming feeling of unpreparedness and disappointment for…
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