William Ngobeni’s road to qualify as a CA(SA) been an exceptionally long and windy one. In February this year, he finally passed the qualifying exams after over a decade of stops and starts. SAICA applauds him for his courageous effort to persevere and succeed. William Ngobeni grew up in the small village of Lefiswane in…
Bongani Ngubeni’s tale is as inspiring as it is heartwarming. The CA(SA) qualification is a symbol of pride and prestige for many, but for Bongani Ngubeni, it carries extra significance: it’s a sign that he has fulfilled his dream of creating a secure and stable life. Having grown up in the Village of Hope, a…
They all took on the big role of shaping the SAICA of today and formulating the goals for tomorrow. SAICA’s past chief executive officers are experienced leaders with edifying views about the profession and the Institute. Accountancy SA looks at some of the memories and wisdom of some of our past CEOs – insights that…
Overview of the disciplinary process All member complaints received by SAICA are referred to the designated officer and allocated to the Legal and Discipline Unit staff for case management. All cases in which SAICA has jurisdiction are prepared for submission to the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC). The PCC is an independent committee chaired by either…
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members of The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) will be held at the SAICA offices, 17 Fricker Road, Illovo, Gauteng, on Thursday, 28 May 2020 at 09h00. For the purpose of the meeting, the following documents are available for you to view:…
Over five years Michael Lucas, a PhD student in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Wits, has developed a metallised coating that can be added to surfaces in hospitals to make them capable of self-sanitising. Lucas explains that most hospital surfaces are made of stainless steel and plastic and are sites of contamination. By adding…
Achieving mental wellbeing during Covid-19 As part of Saica’s Leadership in a time of crisis webinar series, clinical psychologist Navlika Ratangee spoke about how to achieve mental wellbeing during the Covid-19 crisis. You can still watch this webcast for free here. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) understands that the outbreak of Covid-19…
Will the COVID-19 crisis close the wage gap? Internationally, there is a growing trend to reduce executive pay in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. South Africa is following the trend, with several private sector companies voluntarily announcing reductions and donations in executive pay, among them Woolworths, EOH, FirstRand, Vodacom and Sibanye. The South African…
The economic impact of COVID-19 SAICA hosted a webinar on 6 April 2020 where Chief Economist for Investec Bank Limited South Africa, Annabel Bishop, spoke about the effects of Sub-investment grade Status and the Coronavirus on our country’s already struggling economy. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is offering a Leadership in a…
Turning crisis into opportunity During lockdown, you may not be able to work in your business, but investor and entrepreneur, York Zucchi, shares expert tips on how you can work on your business Johannesburg, 23 April 2020 – If there’s anyone who knows how tough running your own business is, it’s entrepreneur and investor, York…