As South Africa continues to recover from COVID-19, more people are returning to the office. Yet the way we work has changed (in fact, some would say the world has changed) and many teams will continue with more remote work than before. This creates new challenges and opportunities. How should we change the way we…
Professor Alex van der Watt CA(SA) discusses the impact of CA2025 on the qualification process. The chartered accountancy qualification is constantly evolving. SAICA recently entered the final stage of its CA2025 project, an ambitious project that aims to completely overhaul the qualification process and competency framework to ensure it remains fit for purpose in a…
In the course of 2020, I interviewed a range of top business leaders to gain insights into their strategy paradigms as well as the practical implementation thereof. Some key themes came up repeatedly during the interviews, and I thought it would be valuable to reflect on these in the year-end issue of ASA. As Abed…
Colin Timmis, General Country Manager and professional accountant, Xero South Africa To mark International Accounting day this year (10th of November), we took a moment to reflect on the ways that the profession is changing and celebrate everything accountants have been doing to support small businesses this year. For a long time, accountants were considered…
Mandi Olivier CA(SA) Mandi Olivier shares how the Institute’s CA2025 project is creating the accountants of the future. ‘It’s time to start thinking differently because if we don’t, our results and the product we deliver to the market (entry-level chartered accountants) will always stay the same.’ So says Mandi Olivier, SAICA Senior Executive and head…
If you are looking for something to do with your family this holiday and experience the best of Zululand, look no further. Situated on a small game farm with sand forest vegetation in the heart of Zululand, Emdoneni Lodge & Spa is the perfect base for enjoying guided visits to a variety of tours, activities…
The largest and most versatile member of the MINI model family generates fresh stimuli for driving pleasure and individual flair in the hallmark style of the British premium brand. The attractive additions to the equipment range and innovative technology in the areas of operation and networking underpin the status of the new MINI Countryman in…
L’Ormarins winemaker, Zanie Viljoen You don’t need a celebration to enjoy a glass of L’Ormarins Brut Classique Rosé NV. It is perfectly suited to any occasion. This hand-crafted wine delivers a constant stream of fine bubbles with delicious aromas of raspberry and strawberries. What follows is an explosion of lively bubbles on the palate delivering…
Manqoba Kubheka was appointed to acting CFO and offered the CFO role within five months of joining SAMRO as a result of assisting the company to avoid and manage potentially detrimental irregularities. He has been instrumental in leading the entity to revenues exceeding R500 million for the first time since its inception in 1962/ Manqoba…
Nancy Chakabuda is a humble yet dynamic woman who is influencing change in perceptions and stereotypes around women in leadership in Africa. As a young African woman, she has been able to showcase the excellence that women bring to the table – contextual leadership, diversity in ideas and an ability to influence a culture of…