LENOVO’S THINKPAD X1 NANO AND THINKPAD X1 FOLD; SAMSUNG FREESTYLE; HISENSE U9G 4K MINI-LED TV LENOVO’S THINKPAD X1 NANO AND THINKPAD X1 FOLD share some of the same technical specs but remain different in many ways. They both use Windows 10 as operating system and an Intel Core processor, and their data is protected by…
This season is perfect for leaving the hectic world behind and discover the untamed beauty of our country’s Elephant Coast and the neighbouring wildlife and marine reserves As you enter Hluhluwe, the ANEW Hotel immediately catches your eye, hidden as it is behind a wall of beautiful towering trees and lush green plants that this…
Traditionally a male-dominated industry, Le Grand Domaine winemaker, Debbie Thompson, has proven that she’s a force to be reckoned with. Appointed in early 2020 she has already racked up numerous awards for this boutique brand Le Grand Domaine is situated at the top of beautiful Devon Valley, overlooking the majestic Stellenbosch mountains. Devon Valley is…
Did you know that fragrances and perfumes can be traced all the way back to Ancient Mesopotamia? Historically, fragrance was associated with royalty and the ultra-wealthy, but today, it plays an important part in our every-day lives So what is it about fragrance that makes it so special? Have you ever smelt a specific scent…
Armed with her chartered accountant skills, Phuti Mphelo is on a mission to create wealth for generations to come and help other women change their perspective of wealth. Phuti Mphelo CA(SA) co-founded Mae Eggs, an operation that produces table eggs, in 2019 together with her husband. Having gone into this business just before the COVID-19…
Charmel Flemming CA(SA) qualified in 2009 after completing her articles with KPMG in Bloemfontein. Until the middle of her matric year she was indecisive about her career choice, but it all fell into place once the accounting bug bit. She reminisces on her varsity days which felt like a breeze as she thoroughly immersed herself…
‘Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come’ − Victor Hugo Innovation and creativity refer to the development of new concepts, innovative ways or new ideas promoting a business success or widespread use, using a questioning or inquisitive mindset, and form part of essential competencies that are crucial for the future success…
‘An entrepreneur is a person who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down’ (seen on a T-shirt). As entrepreneurs, we need to have the ability to see change before it happens; we need to identify opportunities and be resolute in moving towards them. Wouldn’t entrepreneurial life be so much easier…
This year, SAICA’s Thuthuka programme celebrates its 20th year of changing lives and transforming the profession. Throughout the year, we’ll be celebrating some of the numerous milestones this programme has achieved. Milestone 1: SAICA membership demographics have changed significantly In 1980, there were only 8 African and coloured CAs(SA) in South Africa. Today, there are…
Leadership is one of the biggest challenges not only to the accounting profession but to the world in general. And after COVID-19 hit in 2020, leadership has taken on a whole new dimension. To be an effective and engaging leaders today you need to develop skills and make an intentional effort to connect with your…