Editorial With the focus being on ethics this month, my mind rambled back into the past to a memory of when I turned 16 and one of my high school teachers gave me a little book filled with various quotes of wisdom. Sadly, I heard she passed away a few years ago from cancer, but…
Editorial This month SAICA’s beautiful CEO Patricia Stock, graces the cover of Accountancy SA magazine in her gorgeous heritage attire. Sitting in on her interview and hearing her speak about her past journey and future dreams and aspirations for SAICA, one is just once again reassured that the profession is in very good hands. I…
Editorial There is such beauty and strength in diversity. Just imagine what a terribly boring world it would be if everyone were ‘the same’. There’s literally nothing left for the imagination or to breed innovation and creativity. Coincidently, this month our brand team participated in a personality assessment, and it was an enlightening exercise and…
Editorial Leadership is such a simple word, yet speaks of such strength and power and holds so much potential that it can literally turn the world around – in a good way or a bad way. You may be a leader yourself today, perhaps even with hundreds who report to you, yet there was…
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…
Editorial As we step into the 30th year of democracy for South Africa we can reflect and celebrate as a nation how far we’ve come. We are a resilient nation, so let us keep our eye fixed on the future and keep moving forward. In this issue, we interview Ayanda Mafuleka, CEO of FASSET, which…
Editorial Ten years ago, in the very month of April, I nervously stepped through the doors of SAICA and happened to climb into the same lift as one of the Senior Executives at SAICA. After introducing herself to me, she declared she had some articles for me to write. It was my first day, and…
Editorial As I pen down my final editorial for Accountancy SA after 12 years, I am filled with a mix of emotions. It’s a time of reflection, gratitude, and anticipation for the new adventures that lie ahead. Over the years, Accountancy SA has been more than just a publication; it has been a platform for…
Crafting a Future of Resilience and Innovation As we navigate through the uncharted waters of 2024, our journey is illuminated by the stories of leaders like Mark, our cover profile this month, whose narratives are not just career chronicles, but beacons of inspiration, highlighting the profound impact of resilience, adaptability, and transformative vision. However, the…
The power of resilience, integrity, and transformative vision As we unveil the January 2024 issue of ASA, a first in our publication history, we’re not just breaking new ground with a special edition; we‘re honouring a transformative era under the leadership of Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo. We celebrate a significant milestone in the history of SAICA…