Gary Stephenson and his best friend and business partner have swum, run and cycled thousands of kilometres as participants in Iron Man. That’s impressive, but more impressive still is the millions of rands they have raised at the same time, through their initiative IronMan4TheKidz. Gary was just eight years old when he first met Garth…
Zimkhita Matinyana CA(SA) sees a bigger role for accountants in the businesses they serve and in the profession they are building. Her work through Kazimo Accountants and Women in Accountancy (WINA) reflects a shift from compliance towards strategic involvement, where accountants help owners make better decisions and smaller firms find ways to grow together. It’s…
At first glance, koi fish might seem to have very little in common with the accounting profession. But as Abraham Wiggill, who is passionate about both explains, this is far from the case. As a CA(SA) as well as an enthusiastic member of South Africa’s koi keeping community, he should know. In fact, from being…
How do executives ensure their decisions uphold fairness and equity, even under commercial pressure? Employees expect those decisions to be fair, even under commercial pressure. For Cheree Dyers, CEO of Prescient Investment Management, equity means ensuring capable people can advance and addressing barriers that exclude them. She explains how CAs(SA) can use their influence to…
ASA October Cover 2026 In this Issue “Earning Trust Through Equity” This Ethics Month edition of Accountancy SA explores how trust is built through ethical leadership, accountability and principled decision-making. Through perspectives from business leaders, governance experts, educators and practitioners, the issue examines how fairness, integrity and professional judgement shape organisations, professions and society. The…
In this Issue “Our Heritage. Our Future. Our Difference.” This Heritage Month Special Edition of Accountancy SA explores how the legacies we inherit shape the institutions, businesses and communities we leave behind. Through stories of leadership, governance and public sector transformation, the issue examines how purposeful action today creates a sustainable legacy for tomorrow. The…
ASA Mag August 2026 Women’s Month In this Issue “When passion meets purpose, she makes a difference.” This inspiring theme sets the tone for the August 2026 Women’s Month edition of Accountancy SA, celebrating women whose leadership, resilience and determination are creating meaningful change within the profession, business and society. Through powerful personal stories, thought…
Sebenele Radebe CA(SA) turned a floral-arrangement course into LND Decor Design, a Midrand floral styling and event décor business. Drawing on her experience in audit and finance, she is building the company while continuing her career as a chartered accountant. She plans to grow LND Decor Design into a luxury South African brand, create jobs…
Maureen Makole Manyama CA(SA) knows that a senior title counts for little without the authority to influence decisions. Her career has taught her how setbacks can test self-belief and how often women must prove themselves again, regardless of their experience. She believes organisations should trust women with difficult work and give them genuine power at…
It’s been 70 years since South Africa’s women marched on the Union Buildings, warning government that when you strike a woman, you strike a rock. But how much, exactly, has changed for women in this country since then? A look at WOMEN’S progress across all spheres – political, professional and social – shows a decidedly…