Kalene Smalberger didn’t feel she was making a meaningful impact from behind her desk in finance, and the entrepreneurial fire burning in her soul could just not be quenched. So, with her passion for health and the desire to unlock the true potential in others so they could achieve a better quality of life, in…
Reshma and Hiten Keshave’s journey is more than a mere love story; it’s a captivating saga of two souls brought together by destiny, navigating life’s twists and turns with unwavering commitment and boundless love. Their narrative defies stereotypes, celebrates differences and exemplifies the transformative power of partnership. As we delve into the intricacies of their…
Adel du Plessis, a proud CA(SA) of 22 years, gave birth to her daughter Grace at the age of 39 − one of the highlights of her life! Nine years later, she says Grace is keeping her super young and fit with her energetic personality and passion for life. In 2023 Grace started modelling and…
If you’ve ever met Khuthadzo Mbedzi, you’ll know what we mean when we say she’s a ball of energy. Last year she tied the knot with the love of her life, and she chuckles as she shares: ‘I didn’t plan against being pregnant, so I indirectly planned I suppose.’ Three months later she found she…
Neil de Kock’s mother is a retired CA(SA) and his dad studied law, so he says he was destined to study BAcc LLB. During his undergrad, he had many intriguing conversations with his mom, Elsa de Kock, where she shared interesting anecdotes from her career which were a great inspiration to him as well as…
Refilwe Matenche is the founder and president of the African Women Movement (AWM) empowering women across Africa. But on the forefront of her agenda, and closest to her heart, is her nine-year-old daughter, Khazimula Matenche. Watching her personality, skills, knowledge, and talents expand brings Refilwe immense joy, and experiencing the world through her eyes brings…
Over at the in-house studio, in what is her first-ever ASA shoot yet, Ayanda Mafuleka, FASSET CEO, seesaws gracefully back and forth between a camera crew, make-up artist, and yours truly. She’s a vision of loveliness in an A-line princess skirt and Afro puff bun − a look that’s commensurate with some of her shots…
Revolutionise the way you embark on adventures and embrace the freedom and convenience of a rooftop cargo carrier, and simply just focus on the joy of the journey ahead! Whether you drive a compact hatchback or a large SUV, packing space always seems to be at a premium when you’re preparing for your departure, even…
Traditionally, when thinking about the general or typical function of an accountant, one would think of the people in the finance department within a company or the person who does your financial record keeping and tax, or of auditors, the treasurer of a club or association. Today, these ostensibly ‘simple’ roles has become quite evolved…
Employee share ownership plans (ESOPs) have become increasingly common for multinational, listed and unlisted companies operating in South Africa as a way to attract, retain and reward their employees. ESOPs can also be effective mechanisms to drive companies’ broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) strategies and to align stakeholder and employee values. Accounting for these complex…