With the price of life continuing to bully its way beyond the average household’s income, it is no surprise that more South Africans feel forced to spend more than they earn. The latest Momentum Consumer Financial Vulnerability Index (CFVI) revealed that South Africans were more financially vulnerable in Q4 2022 than they were in Q3…
A first look at a digital footprint and protection against cyber-attacks – When we look around the world we live in, so much has changed from the times we were born into and the times we live in now. Technology has changed the way we live, the way we do business, and the way we…
The first Comrades marathon was run in 1921 by Vic Clapham (a WW1 veteran) and 34 other runners, who initiated it as a reunion. Clapham wanted to commemorate those who had fallen in the war by the ultimate testing of body and mind. Today, many run the marathon to support different causes all over the…
Accounting and Financial Advisory raising sights Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA), an SMP based in Rosebank, is one of the major players in South African accountancy. Its directors, Sumendra Naidoo and Shaun Govender, place a premium on relationships and high-quality employees. Sumendra Naidoo and Shaun Govender, the incumbent directors at Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA),…
Mava Shude CA(SA), the CFO of Langeberg Municipality, has had a remarkable journey. His story showcases the transformative power of seizing unexpected opportunities. From attending a SAICA camp to becoming a distinguished chartered accountant, Shude has embraced his role in the public sector with passion and determination. But he did not choose to become a…
Queen of Tech – With her smarts for audit technology and automation, Bidvest’s Lauren Berrington is lauded as the woman behind ALICE™. She’s only just hit her stride. Lauren Berrington CA(SA) joins me virtually from the back porch of her house and we make small talk before easing into the conversation. She’s self-effacing, which is…
Trevor Gosling, the brains behind Lulalend, is extending even more financial assistance to small businesses through his new platform, Lula. Imagine a South Africa without small businesses. Imagine the impact on employment, especially since SMEs are increasingly responsible for job creation. Imagine the sluggishness of the economy, given that these entities contribute no less than…
It’s important for you as a member to feel valued, supported and connected to your professional community, because you have worked hard to be a part of it. And that is exactly what the Member Engagement team wants to achieve. The Member Engagement team is passionate about knowing that each member is fully engaged and…
The opportunity to enter the Top 35-Under-35 competition in its maiden year came with a lot of anticipation and surprises for the first group of finalists. For Cindy McKay, this opportunity inspired her to expand her business aspirations and cemented the fact that she was capable to achieve much more than what she thought she…
Having plied her trade as a national training manager, Vianca Pretorius CA(SA) swears by coaching and mentorship. The capacious lobby at SAICA’s national headquarters is a scene of veritable busyness: scouting videographers on the hunt for perfect shots, a keen make-up team on standby … and Vianca Pretorius, SAICA Top-35-Under-35 alumnus, is a picture of…