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…
Siphesihle and Jabulile Mlageni tell us about their love, marriage and careers in the accounting space. Love and accounting are two quite different things, but they do share some similarities. Both require attention to detail, careful planning, and a commitment to making things work. Newlyweds Jabulile Nyathi CA(SA) and Siphesihle Mlangeni CA(SA) show that in…
Two female CAs(SA) navigate Durban ICC to impressive financial recovery. While the finance industry has traditionally been male-dominated, women have undeniably been making great strides, rising to the top and proving their exceptional worth in the financial arena. This has never been more evident than in the standout example of the Durban International Convention Centre…
Marrying his passion for township development and training as a CA(SA), Musa Maluleka has launched Disktjie, a soccer boot line made especially for gravel pitches. Even as he tunes stories about the genesis of his company, Musa Sipho Maluleka sets much store by mentorship, referencing a few elder statesmen of the accounting trade, including David…
The number of years it takes to get the CA(SA) designation is of less importance than your reasons for becoming a chartered accountant. Journeys differ significantly. The drive and passion of people at both ends of the spectrum − people who qualify at a very young age and those who do so when they are…
Not only is the CA(SA) profession considered by many to be a male domain − the world of motoring is seen as the pinnacle of male-ness. However, a few South African women are changing the game through grit, wisdom, and determination. KERRY CASSEL Improving people’s lives by envisioning, innovating and creating … Kerry Cassel CA(SA),…
BR Whitaker & Co is a small accounting business based in East London that celebrates its 90th anniversary on 1 March. The business was established back in 1933 by Bernard Rolfe Whitaker, and for four generations the eldest son has gone onto become a CA(SA) and work for the family business. 4 Generations of CAs(SA)…
Polani Sokombela was appointed chief financial officer (CFO) at the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) in March 2022. A seasoned CA(SA), he has worked his way up through the AGSA ranks since starting his career as a trainee accountant at the organisation in 2007. His impressive career highlights the success of the AGSA’s training and…
Motivated by the love of solving complex problems in his childhood, Jody Baumgarten, CFO of Wonga, has successfully built a thriving career in the fintech space. He speaks about business, trends, hobbies and mental wellness. Heading up a fast-paced Fintech company Jody currently leads as CFO for the dynamic fintech company Wonga, where he maintains…
Monique Verduyn asked Neil Morris, Global Head of Assurance and ESG Methodology at KPMG, what the increased pressure on organisations to integrate ESG in their strategies, manage ESG-related risks and report ESG matters means for the profession. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is a rapidly growing field for chartered accountants. Investment funds with tens…