A study published in a recent issue of Accounting History Review examines the career journey of Nonkululeko Gobodo, who in 1987 became the first indigenous Black woman to qualify as a chartered accountant in South Africa, despite pervasive racial and gender discrimination. The study identifies both barriers and enabling factors that influenced her career trajectory.…
We stand on the brink of a profound transformation in accounting and accounting professionals, not because of business failure, new regulation, or economic theory, but because of transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain. These technologies will disrupt this noble profession, which has long been synonymous with stability, meticulousness, and adherence to…
ASA November 2025 issue Editorial Celebrating purpose, progress, and the people who inspire it “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate — to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson To Emerson’s words,…
From the pandemic to personal loss, Naeem Asvat has faced challenges with calm and conviction. His approach to leadership is grounded in care and an unshakable belief in the profession’s role in society. For nearly two decades, Naeem Asvat has been one of SAICA’s most committed leaders. As the Regional Lead for KwaZulu-Natal, or as…
Editorial This October issue of Accountancy South Africa (ASA) carries special significance for me as I step into the role of editor. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to take forward a publication that has been shaped with care, vision, and commitment by those who came before me. In particular, I would like…
ASA September 2025 Heritage Month Editorial It’s with a sadness, yet excitement in my heart as I write my last Editor’s note. After 11 years, a phenomenal season at SAICA has come to an end. As I reflect back, I am proud of the profession and all the members who I have met along the…
ASA August Issue, Women’s Month 2025 Editorial Women’s month is one of my favourite issues! Not only because it’s one of the very first issues I wrote for when my journey with Accountancy SA began, but it’s always a powerful reminder of how one woman’s story can inspire another to keep moving forward and achieve…
When Pumla Molope’s mother, Nosipho, decided to study her CA(SA) after having completed her science degree (and while raising a family), she did more than simply open her daughter’s eyes to an exciting and dynamic profession. She taught her that it’s never too late, and you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. As…
It’s been said time and again that the CA(SA) qualification takes grit and guts. Patricia Malahlela, a senior accountant at Mckenzie & Associates, has shown that she has these qualities in droves – and then some. It’s no exaggeration to say that Patricia has become a master at overhauling her life: she has already done…
Ciara Reintjes, Regional Lead of SAICA for the Northern Region in the Strategic Affairs Division understands her role as crucial to ensuring that the organisation exists to serve its members – and, by extension, the profession as a whole. Ciara is the kind of person who usually informs people within minutes of meeting them that…