Mabatho Sedikela, head of audit at the Auditor-General South Africa. As head of audit at provincial Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), Mabatho Sedikela CA(SA) is a prime example of a passionate difference maker in the public sector. She is a transformational leader who leaves a mark of positive change wherever she goes. Leading by example to…
Fayruz Mohamed, national chairperson at the South African National Zakah Fund. Fayruz Mohamed CA(SA) believes that by serving others, you can contribute to making a society that is more equitable and just. Unwavering commitment, passion, and servant leadership She currently serves as a non-executive director as well as an independent audit committee member at the…
Makole Mupita, founder and executive director of Mahlako a Phahla Investments. As a CA(SA) with 24 years of experience in private equity, ESG investing, asset management, infrastructure, and development finance, Makole Mupita, co-founder and executive director of Mahlako a Phahla Investments, an investment holding company focused on investments and advisory, is a prime example of…
Stuart van der Veen, Partner at Platform Investments. The Future Focused award recognises courageous and unconventional SAICA members who think in novel ways with the ability to reassess conventional business, thereby shaping the future. Most importantly, they have the skills and expertise required to bring about desired change in the world. Stuart van der Veen…
Erick Liebenberg, managing director at The Core Group. ‘Since the first day of my articles, I realised that the standard debits on the left and credits on the right would not be enough to keep this ADHD brain occupied. I have since sought ways to do things differently,’ says Erick Liebenberg CA(SA), founder, owner, and…
Jeff van Rooyen, Chairman at Uranus Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. Jeff van Rooyen, chairman at Uranus Investment Holdings, has been a sole practitioner for seven years, a partner with Deloitte for nine, and CEO of FSCA (before FSB) for five. He founded Uranus Investments 17 years ago. A lifetime of making a difference He also…
Professor Amanda Dempsey, senior director at the UJ School of Accounting. At the end of December 2023 Professor Amanda Dempsey, senior director at the UJ School of Accounting, will be retiring after a long and impactful academic career. ‘I can truly say I have achieved many wonderful professional milestones and have made a significant impact…
Meet the people behind SAICA’s Sustainability Technical Committee The objective of SAICA’s Sustainability Technical Committee (STC) is to support the organisation in responding to various current and emerging sustainability aspects as it relates to members and other stakeholders. This includes advocacy, thought leadership, guidance, and stakeholder engagement. Focus areas include reporting and disclosure, with specific…
The first Comrades marathon was run in 1921 by Vic Clapham (a WW1 veteran) and 34 other runners, who initiated it as a reunion. Clapham wanted to commemorate those who had fallen in the war by the ultimate testing of body and mind. Today, many run the marathon to support different causes all over the…
Accounting and Financial Advisory raising sights Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA), an SMP based in Rosebank, is one of the major players in South African accountancy. Its directors, Sumendra Naidoo and Shaun Govender, place a premium on relationships and high-quality employees. Sumendra Naidoo and Shaun Govender, the incumbent directors at Accounting and Financial Advisory (AFA),…