As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, this is a time to reflect on the pivotal role male allies can play in amplifying women’s voices in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles. True gender parity requires the active participation and support of male colleagues and leaders in every organisation for it to be truly…
Any successful person will have a story of how they personally matured and, as a result, were able to grow and improve themselves and those around them in their spheres of influence. As the saying goes, you can’t give what you don’t have, and in order to generate exceptional leaders, products, or services, you must…
To quote Michelle Obama: ‘When we share our stories, we are reminded of the humanity in each other. And when we take the time to understand each other’s stories, we become more forgiving and more empathetic.’ This quote encapsulates the essence of the Tamar Project, which creates safe spaces for the stories of gender-based violence…
‘A strong woman knows that she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows that it is in the journey where she will become strong’ − Luke Easter. This quote by Luke Easter describes women , when faced with adversity, experience the true power of resilience during challenging and painful life…
Pondo Belot is on a mission. Not only is she setting out to raise SAICA’s profile, bringing the organisation more kudos and credibility; she is determined to do this in a way that makes people more aware of the sheer power and impact of the marketing discipline she is so passionate about. Pondo joined SAICA…
Visionaries start companies and turn them into successful businesses. But when the visionary steps down, shareholders − more often than not − turn leadership over to the Chief Financial Officer. There are many reasons for this. Chartered accountants have a combination of financial expertise, analytical skills, risk management, compliance and regulatory expertise, and are adept…
More than 3 350 high school learners will attend the FASSET SAICA Development Camps in South Africa’s nine provinces in June, July and September to harness their academic potential and achieve the results needed to pursue careers in high-demand professions. A collaborative effort between the provincial departments of Basic Education, SAICA and the Finance and…
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…
Prior preparation needs to be done for the replacement of for instance a CEO in family firms. The role of advisors is important as they help with the transition of leadership between the current-generation leaders and their successors. Advisors help family-owned businesses establish their leadership skills. This process is relatively long if the successors want…