Annie McWalter, CEO of The Hope Factory and SAICA Enterprise Development, reflects on the positive impact they had in 2023. At the beginning of 2023, we had set ourselves the objective to continue to impact various communities throughout South Africa positively through small business development and the creation of new jobs in the South…
2023 was an exciting and eventful year! As we traverse the dynamic landscape of the accounting profession in 2023, we reflect on a few of the many engaging and insightful events that SAICA hosted, leaving an indelible mark on many of our members during this past year. Through extensive communication and engagement campaigns and activities,…
While many traditional and established banks remain profitable, it’s no secret that key performance measures are facing mounting pressure. Future profit growth for banks remains elusive, particularly with a rapidly growing fintech industry. New propositions delivered by fintechs have over some time challenged the value delivered by traditional banks. But just how disruptive are fintechs…
Could I have envisioned clinching the SAICA 2023 Trainee Trailblazer title? Not in my wildest dreams. As I contemplate the events of that memorable night, from the intricate steps leading to my place at the finalist table to the exhilarating moment of being declared the victor and everything that ensued thereafter, I find myself pondering…
True to the founder’s vision, Clico Boutique Hotel is a premier, serene and intimate establishment rightly positioned in the heart of Rosebank in Johannesburg. Its story begins with Jeanette Schwegman wanting to cater for travel-weary, discerning guests, and in addition to accommodating corporate guests as well as leisure-seeking tourists. The brief was clear, ‘create a…
Freeman Nomvalo’s five-year term as CEO of SAICA came to an end in December 2023. He was appointed in 2019 after the accounting profession had suffered a series of scandals, including the collapse of VBS Bank and Steinhoff, as well as a clean audit of the Gupta family companies. In Nomvalo’s final town hall, he…
Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo’s tenure as SAICA’s CEO has been defined by a series of transformative accomplishments that have solidified SAICA’s position as a vanguard institution in the accountancy profession. Nomvalo’s leadership has been synonymous with a commitment to value creation, resilience and a staunch dedication to serving the profession. Having joined SAICA at a time…
Since 86% − 89% of family businesses in South Africa Africa fail in succession in the third generation, this is a huge economic loss. The next generation of entrepreneurs deserves a challenging future. In a series of eight articles, Fred de Boer, an executive coach and business developer at PUM, shares steps to be put…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in rapid progress that is fundamentally reshaping various facets of human life, including career opportunities and educational methodologies. Kurt Naicker CA(SA), senior lecturer from the North-West University’s School of Accounting Sciences, delves into the ongoing discourse surrounding advanced process automation and machine learning. According to Kurt, academia has…
How does a company remain successful and in family hands for more than 100 or even 300 years? Four ‘old’ top family businesses that are active in the hospitality industry, the automotive industry, food/vegetable manufacturing, and a chain of supermarkets, share their stories. Don’t be a steward, be an entrepreneur! The transfer of a business…