‘Challenge’ is a word that Portia Ravhuhali knows all too well, having faced one challenge after another before setting up her own practice, Namusi Chartered Accountant INC. Furthermore, as chairperson of Sovereign Africa Ratings (SAR), she is challenging perceptions about how Africa does business. Portia describes her career as a CA(SA) as a ‘journey’ –…
Never give up! If you listen to the most successful people who have achieved great things in life, you’re bound to hear them mention these three simple words somewhere in their story. Rudzani Mandiwana is one of those. Despite some severe setbacks, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a CA(SA). She qualified…
Here’s a shocking statistic: around 46% of South Africa’s youth are unemployed. That’s not only an economic disaster; it’s a social one, too – which is why Kasthuri Soni, CEO of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, is determined to help find solutions; a goal her organisation is achieving by working with an ecosystem of other change…
The Wits School of Accountancy, where Naledi Nkhi is a senior lecturer, recently received $10 million from an anonymous alum. Accompanying the donation was a request that the school be renamed after Margot Steele, the first female head of the school. ‘That shows the influence that educators can have on society; the power we have…
The fluidity of music may seem worlds apart from the precision of numbers, but Joanne Coetsee has succeeded in bringing together both realms so that she is able to nurture her many diverse interests. Joanne recalls that she started singing lessons on the very same day she received the news that she had qualified as…
Mothers are powerful role models for daughters. Witnessing their achievements can be inspiring, instilling a sense of confidence and ambition in their children. It was Thuto Masasa’s mother who motivated her to study and choose a profession ’My mom started out as a rural nurse and became a physiotherapist with a master’s degree from Stellenbosch,’…
This article has been prompted by a report that first appeared in the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ newsletter, IRBA News 58. That report noted that the IRBA had noted an increasing trend of deficiencies in the evaluation of uncorrected misstatements. In addition, the enforcement committee (ENCOM) has concluded on a number of matters in…
In previous articles, we have explored the questions triggered by corporate failures about what went wrong and who is to blame. Some suggest that a holistic approach to all the participants in the financial reporting process is needed to prevent corporate failure from happening in the first instance. Fragmented pieces of legislation regulate only some…
Indlovu Gin stands out not just for its unconventional source of botanicals but also for its smooth, earthy profile. Distilled using botanicals foraged by elephants, it’s as much a conversation starter as it is a tasteful spirit. The flavour notes, intriguingly wild yet familiar, surprise the palate and evoke the essence of the African wilderness.…
Nestled in the one of the most prestigious areas of Johannesburg, The Houghton Hotel is a multi-award-winning five-star hotel, spa and wellness resort and is situated right next to a golf course. Founded on a love for hospitality and distinguished service and design, this exceptional establishment is powered by a genuine passion for people. Here…