Theo Vermaak CA(SA), PKF International’s Regional Director – Africa, became chair of the Forum of Firms in January 2015. By Lynn Grala Theo Vermaak grew up in Bergville, a small rural town situated in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains of KwaZulu-Natal. With a great love for animals, and especially wildlife, he hoped to perhaps…
The tranquil setting and exceptional guest services are characteristics that define the Velmoré experience, writes Yuven Gounden The minute you enter the portals of the Velmoré Hotel Estate you cannot miss the tranquillity that greets you. Conveniently located a mere 30 minutes from Pretoria and equally close to Johannesburg, Velmoré is only a short drive…
Sleek silhouettes in motion BMW 225i Active Tourer Ford Fusion BMW 225i Active Tourer BMW enters a new chapter in its history with its first production front-wheel drive vehicle. Also, this is the first MPV-style vehicle from the marque. In keeping with tradition, the infamous kidney grill has remained intact, and so too has…
Tucker was born in Pretoria and he drew inspiration from his father who is an accountant and his mother who is a medical doctor. His mother fostered in Steven a wide range of interests. For example, she is a member of the South Africa Archaeological Society as well as the Astronomical Society of South Africa.…
Mini Cooper 5-Door Opel Corsa 1.4 Enjoy Mini Cooper 5-Door History in the making, as Mini goes where no Mini has gone before, the five- door hatchback. This is either very smart or a long shot by Mini to take on the well-established five-door hatchbacks. The new five-door Mini has not just been…
Prague may not be on your travel bucket list – but it should be. It rivals the beauty of Paris and will capture your heart in more than one way Prague’s history goes back a millennium. It’s a gorgeous, well-preserved medieval city coupled with a rich history, expansive parks and a hint of romance. The…
Last, but definitely not least! These nineteen young professionals have not only successfully pursued their dreams to become CAs(SA), but they have all excelled and moved swiftly through the ranks. They now either hold prestigious positions or, being entrepreneurs at heart, have boldly ventured out taking risks to open their very own practices or companies.…
The process thus far … After advertising the competition in April and May, it gave us much excitement to receive hundreds of enthusiastic, high-quality entries and nominations of CAs(SA) under 35. We were amazed at how many successful CAs(SA) there are out there who have already achieved so much in their lives. For the judges…
Two German competitors have recently launched their new versions of their best-seller sedans, and we take a look at how they stack up. EXTERIOR On the looks side, Jetta has kept similar lines and one has to look carefully to make out the difference from the older model. The only differentiation factor is the LED…
It gives us the greatest honour to announce the names of 35 of the most outstanding young CAs(SA) in South Africa. They have been handpicked not only for their exceptional career achievements and abilities but also for how they actively are giving back to the community and the less fortunate – and ultimately for the…