At the heart of Uitenhage in Kwanobuhle township, where ambition is often tested by circumstance, a powerful story of resilience and purpose is rising from the dust. It is a story shaped by early mornings, tight resources, and a dream that refused to stay small. GROWING UP IN KWANOBUHLE, where community is everything and opportunities…
The right kind of support can be a major differentiator, helping firms attract top talent. AS HEAD OF SPECIALIST TRAINING PROGRAMMES at Nedbank, it’s fascinating for Nombulelo Letsie to observe how trainee programmes have changed in the years since she completed her own training contract. Nombulelo explains that there has been a major shift in…
Malesela Montja CA(SA) argues that Africa’s infrastructure opportunity will depend less on the availability of capital than on the quality of project preparation, governance, and execution. In sectors such as water, logistics and digital infrastructure, investors need clear risk allocation, credible operating models and confidence that projects can deliver measurable economic and social value over…
In an era where stakeholders demand transparency on both financial performance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts, the integration of sustainability reporting into broader financial narratives has become imperative. INTEGRATED REPORTING (IR or <IR>), pioneered by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), which later consolidated into the IFRS Foundation, seeks to provide a holistic…
Nature predates business and forms the foundation of all economic activity. The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) defines nature as comprising four key ‘realms’: land, ocean, freshwater, and atmosphere, each with its unique ecosystems and biodiversity. Despite this, business has historically prioritised profit over environmental stewardship, often overlooking the interconnectedness of climate change and…
Belinda Carreira, founder and CEO of SustainableDNA and first ever winner of SAICA’s Chairman’s Difference Makers Award for Sustainability back in 2022, has a unique take on ‘people, planet and profits’ – and she’s hoping others embrace it. PICTURE THIS. You’re a farmer, struggling to produce crops without a steady water supply. That’s not your…
South Africa’s healthcare system is defined by a paradox: world-class clinical expertise operating within severe fiscal constraints. In public-sector operating theatres, shortages of specialists and frozen training posts have created persistent bottlenecks. Yet a new solution is emerging − one that moves from personality-driven workarounds to system-driven resilience. FOR DECADES, SOUTH AFRICAN CLINICIANS HAVE IMPROVISED…
Work has never been better. So why does working feel so much worse? HUMAN RIGHTS DAY REMINDS US to reflect on our constitutional rights, including human dignity and fair labour practices. Yet today one of the places where these rights are most often tested is the workplace. Much attention is focused on the conditions in…
From an early start in audit to work across finance transformation, finance operate and other sectors, Kavita Vanmali CA(SA) has stayed focused on how systems work, where they fail and what can be improved. She speaks about chartered accountancy as a broad foundation rather than a narrow path, and believes leadership starts with making it…
When is a handbag not a handbag? When it is a partner, thoughtfully designed to carry you through every stage of your day (from wife to mother to exec creator), and the structure to keep pace with your nourishment ritual. Reflection and reinvention If it sounds like that’s just what you, as a busy woman,…