Kgaugelo Moima, an audit senior at the Auditor-General of South Africa, is dedicating her career to excellence: not only in her own sphere, but also by ensuring the future of the profession by uplifting the next generation. There are times when Kgaugelo looks at her three-year-old daughter and marvels at how different her own life…
Mpolaheng Mohlopi, CFO of Lanseria International Airport, was instrumental in helping the organisation weather the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, five years into the organisation’s recovery, she’s helping to give it wings. Mpolaheng Mohlopi has a pragmatic, almost prosaic view of challenges: ‘Just keep taking one step at a time.’ Linked to this is another philosophy: ‘You…
Experience how AI is Changing the Way You Use Your Smartphone Samsung’s latest Galaxy A series marks a bold step into the AI-powered mobile future. With the introduction of the Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G, Samsung is bringing what it calls “Awesome Intelligence” directly to users’ fingertips. These new models offer futuristic features…
TCL has launched the TCL 503 smartphone in South Africa to offer budget-conscious consumers a device with dependable performance, stunning HD display and great photography features at an accessible price. A budget-friendly smartphone that delivers, the TCL 503 is designed for first-time smartphone users, casual users, or anyone needing a dependable device without the premium…
The itel A90 and A06s have arrived in South Africa and are already proving to be popular among South Africans. Designed to deliver reliable performance, stylish design, and exceptional value, these new additions to itel’s lineup are built with the needs of budget-conscious consumers in mind. Whether they’re looking for smooth everyday functionality or an…
Section 12H of the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (the Act) provides a tax allowance to employers for ‘registered learnership agreements’. These agreements must − Be registered in terms of the Skills Development Act 1998, and Be entered into between an employer and a learner before 1 April 2027 This incentive is designed to…
Have you wondered how some folk are able to keep raising the bar in their personal and professional lives each year whilst making it look effortless? It is difficult enough to find time to breathe outside of the ever-busy accounting profession, so what is their secret? I am sure you have all seen many featured…
The recent Value-Added Tax (VAT) hike saga led to South Africa’s third budget attempt on 21 May 2025. After the February postponement and March tabling sparked court challenges and public backlash, the VAT hike was reversed. CAs have a vital role in promoting fair tax policies and fiscal responsibility. South Africa’s VAT saga reflects the…
We are all too familiar with the challenges facing South Africa. The widespread poverty. The unsustainable unemployment rate. The deepening skills crisis. And if education is one of the keys to solving these problems − and I firmly believe it is − then we must ask ourselves: ‘What are we doing to increase the number…
Exploring the promises, pitfalls, and ethical concerns of Artificial Intelligence in the modern world. SAICA’s webinar on ‘Policies, Laws and Regulations governing Artificial Intelligence’ delved into the frameworks designed to ensure the ethical, transparent, and responsible development and use of AI technologies and how to safeguard against risks like bias, discrimination, and misuse. Artificial Intelligence…