For the newly appointed CEO of PwC, Shirley Machaba, building a leadership legacy driven by her own values and those of the firm will be her most significant achievement
The crucial need for better performance and greater accountability in public financial management systems has given rise to a call for more CAs(SA) to enter the public service. We spoke to some who are helping to make a difference
Pushing the boundaries of possibility AUTHOR | Monique Verduyn Photos | Theana Breugem Why Dineshrie Pillay left the world of corporate finance to pursue a career as a leadership trainer and executive coach. Great things never come from comfort zones. To be successful, you have to use each day as an opportunity to improve, to…
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (also known as Maslow’s pyramid) is a great model for understanding the role leadership plays in needs fulfilment and how that can help us retain, develop and motivate employees. Since people are more likely to follow leaders who allow them to scale the pyramid faster, it is an excellent idea to…
Despite a traumatic childhood hemmed in by in pain and poverty, Hundzukani Mabunda has proved that you can rise above your circumstances and achieve the impossible. She was the first learner at her village to pass Grade 12 with distinctions and also the first qualified chartered accountant at Bambeni Village in Limpopo Province. Today she…
Sizwe Nxasana, founder of Future Nation Schools, recently spoke about his chain of affordable schools and whether his innovative methods can be adopted at tertiary and post-CA(SA) qualification levels. There is no denying that the education system in South Africa is deeply lacking. But innovators such as Sizwe Nxasana, founder of Future Nation Schools (FNS),…
Gareth Olivier, founder of CA Connect, speaks about what the tertiary providers of the future will look like and how they can remain relevant. While COVID-19 has forced countless companies and institutions to scramble their way online, last year CA Connect (through Milpark Education), drawing on a decade of experience in flexible accounting education, had…
Speaker, Facilitator, CoachWho would have thought that thriving at work post COVID-19 would be an issue? Businesses have had to evolve and transform in order to survive. And as business rewrites its ‘new normal’ and navigates ‘business unusual’, employees need to consciously do the same. Usha Maharaj CA(SA)Passionate about women empowerment and human potential Thriving…
You have a lovely holiday home that you’re renting out, but is it nice enough to be classed as a luxury stay? Turning your holiday rental into something special will mean you can charge more per night for guests to stay in your property, and make your rental a must-book-again spot. By employing good interior…
Low serotonin can cause anxiety and panic attacks. Because vitamin B6 and iron are required raw materials for making serotonin, low levels of these two nutrients often contribute to anxiety and panic attacks. Serotonin is synthesised from the amino acid tryptophan in a process that relies on the presence of vitamin B6 and iron. Researchers…
No matter the business environment and the amount of available cash coming off this weaker base, businesses should always be thinking about their cash strategy and how they can use this to get better returns. After all, there is no market risk with cash. Capital is guaranteed and that is exactly what businesses need right…
If we remain true to SAICA’s fundamental ethical principles, which are professional behaviour, integrity, professional competence and due care, objectivity and confidentiality, we will create an environment where there is no ground for the malignant fraud of the corruption virus to grow and spread. As the world grapples with the devastating impact of COVID-19, it…
Society has undoubtedly painted a picture of coders being male. What can be done to change this? Gender equality in technology remains a global challenge. To help more women prepare for careers in the tech industry, as part of SAICA’s Women in Leadership webinar series, two powerhouse women in the tech sector, Dr Sinini Ncube,…
Business AdvisorIt’s time for a bit of tough love. The health crisis happened and will have ripple effects for months and years. But the time to start building for the future is today and we need to be planting the green shoots of recovery at home. Kevin Phillips CA(SA)CEO of IDU Group We have collectively…
Speaker, Facilitator, CoachWho would have thought that thriving at work post COVID-19 would be an issue? Businesses have had to evolve and transform in order to survive. And as business rewrites its ‘new normal’ and navigates ‘business unusual’, employees need to consciously do the same. Usha Maharaj CA(SA)Passionate about women empowerment and human potential Thriving…
Blockchain SpecialistWhat is a blockchain-based ‘token’? It can be tricky to wrap one’s mind around concepts such as the tokenisation of financial assets, token fractionalisation, and how smart contracts behave in certain scenarios, even for seasoned DeFi (decentralised finance which does not use intermediaries) industry practitioners. Monica Singer CA(SA)Blockchain Evangelistfor Consensys Chances are you haven’t…
Organisation Development ConsultantAs we move closer to finishing the defining year 2020, we should take some time to consider how we close and finish the year. An intentional and conscious approach to closure will serve us infinitely as we transition into 2021 with what it has in store for us. Paolo Giuricich CA(SA)Founder and ownerof…
In the early months of 2020, governments worldwide put their countries into lockdown to manage the spread of the coronavirus causing COVID-19. As a result, organisations enabled their workforce to work remotely. This move presented an opportunity to consider a hybrid remote working model post the pandemic. A hybrid remote working model entails employee working…
Being an educator in South Africa is truly inspiring, as we facilitate learning and development for our students in the post-school space and assist them in developing their competence (this includes knowledge, skills and attributes) in the professional accounting arena. The development of these competencies is what builds capacity and improves our economic outlook over…