Digital transformation in government was highlighted in the 2026 SONA as one of its national priorities in building an ethical, capable, and developmental state. This is a comforting statement of intent by government to embed technology as part of its infrastructure in the enablement of service delivery. WHILE THE PROFESSIONALISATION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE POLICY…
He was the kind of man who genuinely and visibly champions women in leadership. So when he said it, nobody in the room flinched, including me. The alarm only finds you later, when the quiet of the early morning finally gives the thought enough space to breathe. This man was celebrating women, and he meant…
The other day I was having a conversation with an acquaintance from a technology company. They noted that it is so frustrating dealing with their auditors, testing items on a sample basis when they have the technology and the means to test the entire population. Moreover, it can probably be performed in real time, to…
Internal audit often assumes a position of relative safety. After all, who audits the machines if not the auditors? Yet this confidence may be misplaced. If internal audit continues to define itself by control testing, sampling, and retrospective assurance, it may discover that AI is not merely assisting the profession − it is replacing large…
The Value-Added Tax Act 89 of 1991 (VAT Act) is legally complex due to its readability, which makes it challenging to teach, apply in practice, and administer. My PhD empirical investigation establishes that the lengthiest section in the VAT Act is section 17(2) (denied input, entertainment). The study further cites several sections in the VAT…
From audit files to national spotlight, Gizelle Venske represents a new generation of CAs(SA) who are expanding what professional success looks like , polished, purposeful and unapologetically multidimensional. When Gizelle Venske stepped into the national spotlight as a Top 5 finalist in Miss South Africa, she introduced herself first as a chartered accountant. “I was…
When confidence meets opportunity, magic happens. Razaan Bester is proof of this – and she’s determined to make sure other women are ready to take advantage when the right doors open. SOME KIDS WONDER about their future careers. Not Razaan: from the time she was just 11 years old in Grade 6, she knew she…
How changes to the Code of Good Practice on Dismissal modernise labour management. People are the beating heart of every business. They bring the perspective, ingenuity, skills, and experience that help organisations excel and deliver. Yet it doesn’t always work out. A person might not be suitable for their role and duties, they might not…
South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty. With medical scheme premiums set to increase, many households are being forced to rethink how they manage healthcare expenses. Even the most comprehensive medical aid plans often leave members exposed to co-payments and shortfalls, sometimes amounting to thousands…
Access to safe drinking water is essential for health and wellbeing, yet across South Africa, water quality is not always reliable. Some cities meet health standards, but national reports show that only 14−16% of municipal water systems consistently provide water that is safe to drink. Aging infrastructure, rapid urban growth, and climate pressures make it…