SAICA is thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2023 Trainee Trailblazers competition. These prestigious awards recognise and celebrate outstanding trainee achievements, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and professional development among aspiring CAs(SA). Trainee Trailblazers is a SAICA initiative that aligns trainees with the competencies outlined in the CA2025 competency framework. The programme provides…
Nestled in the historic town of Tulbagh, Theuniskraal stands as a testament to the art of winemaking, with roots as deep and storied as the town itself. This esteemed estate, a jewel in South Africa’s winemaking crown, has been with the Jordaan family since 1927, cultivating a heritage of viticulture that spans generations. It’s not…
Shabir Chohan, the CEO of Al Baraka Bank, has strong analytical acumen, combined with a deep understanding of financial markets and risk management, to lead in a demanding, highly regulated sector. En route to her residence in the north of Joburg, I’m going to great pains reviewing my questions for a weekday morning interview. To…
Executive Head: Finance and Operations at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation; Non-executive Director at Soul City Institute and Anova Health Institute Cyprian, a distinguished chartered accountant, is a versatile professional making significant contributions to finance, education, and public health. Within the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, Cyprian plays a pivotal role, skillfully managing bursary funding for nearly…
Independent Director at KZN Inland Cricket; Executive Committee Member at Save Orion Athletics Club; Lecturer at UKZN Virodh Singh, a dedicated and visionary leader, stands at the intersection of finance, sports, and community development. With an illustrious background as a chartered accountant, Virodh has channelled his expertise and passion into catalysing positive change in the…
Finance Manager at PEP Stores and Co-founder of Young Professional Africa and Innovative CFO Jonathan Ruwanika, a chartered accountant and Mandela Rhodes Scholar, is a trailblazer at the nexus of finance, education, and innovation. As the finance manager at PEP Stores, he oversees the financial well-being of two of the fastest-growing divisions with a combined…
Director at Energy Generation Africa and Steam Generation Africa Nkosinathi Hlophe’s personal and career experiences have led him to pursue his life-long goal of deliberately pursuing entrepreneurship and finance as tools for sustainable development across sub-Saharan Africa. Born and bred in Soweto, his life is a testament to how an enabling socio-economic environment can unleash…
Chief Financial Officer annd Executive Director at Mahlopi Metals Group, and Founder of Tshepiso-entle Self-care Selapeng Maledimo is a visionary leader from Mphanama, a village in rural Limpopo Province. Her journey into the profession was inspired by her hardworking elder sister, Ashleigh Maledimo, also a CA, and Finance Manager at IDF Capital. Currently, Selapeng serves…
Head of the Department of Accounting Sciences at Walter Sisulu University and Managing Director at SnB Chartered Accountants and Auditors Senzo Ndlangamandla is an accomplished education and leadership professional, having served as the JSE Investment Challenge Coordinator in the Mthatha region from 2015 to 2018, introducing students and learners (predominately from rural communities) to stock…
Managing Director at Betvel Group This 32-year-old serial entrepreneur and chartered accountant has a robust track record of over a decade as a business owner managing multiple business ventures across Southern Africa. His approach to identifying promising business opportunities is characterised by pragmatism, where he actively seeks prospects and solutions that yield a substantial impact.…