The internal audit department of the Kannaland Municipality in Ladismith is in good hands. While building up the department as its current head, chartered accountant (CA(SA)) Enrico Kleinbooi is also responsible for the training and development of two young professionals pursuing their Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa internal audit designation. A beneficiary of the…
Trade benefits (for beneficiaries) + tripple bottom-line reporting benefits (for funders) = NPO success This is the philosophy that 52-year-old Tracey Chambers lives by. In 2009, at the age of 40, she made an informed decision to leave the corporate world to pursue her passion for teaching and empowering women, and co-founded the Clothing Bank,…
Sandiso Gcwabe, CFO of the Western Cape Liquor Authority, calls on peers to help bolster and strengthen the civil service. President Cyril Ramaphosa said earlier this year that the public service must be staffed by men and women who are professional, skilled, selfless and honest, committed to upholding the values of the Constitution, and serving…
Benjamin and Leticia both wanted to grow in their various audit firms and climb up the ranks to partner level, but as no growth was possible, they decided to start their own firm and grow it themselves In 2011, Leticia du Toit moved from her hometown of Phalaborwa to Pretoria to pursue her aspiration of…
Synonymous with quality and great prices, Toshiba has relaunched TVs into the South African market. They are now boasting eight stellar models and planning to introduce many more. Toshiba TVs are manufactured in Cape Town, creating more job opportunities. Toshiba TVs are fondly remembered in many homes as our first TVs back in the day…
Suzuki is a household name that is synonymous with compact off-road vehicles. However, over the last few years, they have been expanding their range with great success and have now become one of the fastest-growing motor vehicle brands in South Africa. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 1,5L 4-cylinder POWER: 77 KW TORQUE: 138 N.M 0–100 KM/H: N/A PRICE…
When Stellenview Premium Wines founder, winemaker and entrepreneur Reino Kruger established the brand in 2009 (primarily for export to the Far East), it made perfect sense to pay homage to his family with one of the ranges, namely Kruger Family Reserve. The Kruger family heritage dates back to the early 1700s with the arrival of…
There is only one street in the world that boasts two Nobel Peace Prize recipients − Vilakazi Street in Soweto The tree where everything began still stands as a monument. The circle of friends has grown over the past 18 years. Like Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, Sakhumzi is building its own legacy in Soweto…
Chartered Accountant Dylon Johannes had to conquer adversity to become the successful individual he is today. Not only did he manage to climb his way out of poverty, but he has also had to navigate a life-long speech impediment to make his way in the business world. He says the support he received from the…
Sandile Mnguni CA(SA) believes the public sector is a great place to work for anyone who has a passion and interest in society and how communities develop and live together. Chartered accountants working in the public sector help to shape public spending at local, provincial and national level, ensuring that taxpayers are receiving value for…