In the bustling heart of Pietermaritzburg, amidst the hallowed halls of academia, an extraordinary tale of love and mutual understanding unfolded. It was not marked by grand gestures or clichéd pick-up lines but by the quiet harmony of shared experiences and a deep-rooted connection. Meet Vanessa and Gareth Gregory, a dynamic duo of chartered accountants…
As the saying goes, you need to jump at any opportunity; and these two youngsters certainly did when they heard they could experience the amazing lifestyle of the Cayman Islands, which is claimed to have some of the most amazing beaches in the world. Currently about 73 000 people are living in the Cayman Islands,…
Father’s Day is not just about celebrating fathers but also about acknowledging the bonds and memories that families create together. For the Bootha family, this day is a reminder of the love, wisdom, and joy that Professor Akbar Bootha has imparted to his children. Whether it’s through shared meals, travel adventures, or humorous stories about…
Two years ago Brett Tromp, CFO of Medici, emigrated with his wife Candice and their beautiful family to Texas. They have twin boys, Matthew and Joshua, who are 19, and a daughter, Christin, who is 13. Despite the intensity of his work responsibilities, even in his former role as CFO of Discovery Health in South…
Down, but not out – that was the mantra of Adele Rooibaatjie as she moved from struggling student to become a recruiter at one of the world’s Big Four auditing firms. A dream can be a driving force – or it can seem as though it hovers, almost mockingly, just out of reach. And when…
If there were a single word to describe Jameel Khan, co-founder of The Unconventional CA, it would be resilient. Resilience is, after all, the quality that drove Jameel forward as he fought a battle against drug addiction, as he tried – and failed – to obtain his CA qualification and, finally, as he established a…
The next time you’re in and out of the licensing department in just 10 minutes, spare Liana Moolman a thought. As Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), it’s her grit and determination that have made improvements like this possible. Liana was only 28 years old when she took on her…
The average shack in South Africa has just two or three windows and you can easily walk its length in just 20 strides. It’s a far cry from the Cape Town offices of Bright Path Business Consultants Inc – yet this is where it all began for founder TJ Ledwaba. ‘Staying in a shack and…
ASA June 2024 Editorial It has truly been a significant season for South Africans as we commemorate 30 years of democracy. With the seventh election done and dusted, as a nation we were all holding our breath to hear the final election results. Some of us are surprised, some not. But despite who we each…
Rhangani Mbhalati, a charismatic leader and founder of Chapu Chartered Accountants, shares his story from humble beginnings to building a thriving company that now operates in five provinces. EARLY YEARS AND EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS Rhangani grew up in Burgersdorp, a village outside Tzaneen in Limpopo.He only became aware of the CA designation while in Grade 11…