Spending time with family and friends always tops the list for Carin Langner. ‘There’s nothing better than to kuier with those you care about the most,’ she says. ‘I also love finding breakfast spots. It’s my favourite meal of the day. Having it in a beautiful environment where you can tap into the energy of…
When Poonam Rama failed her first board exam, she was devastated and disheartened. Now she knows that this setback shaped the person she is today. I signed up for EY’s programme for articled clerks who had failed, and in the evening I studied at the office after work,’ Poonam says. ‘What I remember most were…
Mothers are powerful role models for daughters. Witnessing their achievements can be inspiring, instilling a sense of confidence and ambition in their children. It was Thuto Masasa’s mother who motivated her to study and choose a profession ’My mom started out as a rural nurse and became a physiotherapist with a master’s degree from Stellenbosch,’…
While the headwinds faced by women are well documented, Thembeka Maseko CA(SA) believes women themselves can play a role in changing the status quo. Thembeka Maseko CA(SA) recoils through the glass ceiling. At this instant she’s almost six minutes into a quote about headwinds faced by women in the workplace. ‘Globally, we’ve come a long…
Lawyer Ansie Ramalho has been a crucial contributor to the accounting profession for the past 30 years. As chair of the King Committee, she is one of the country’s leading experts in corporate governance and is also a vastly experienced non-executive director. Ansie has made decisions for companies with billions invested into the capital markets…
Mathebe Molise is the founder and CEO of Beauty on TApp, an aggregator of beauty brands that empowers small beauty brands by giving them a shopfront to showcase their products or services. Mathebe shares her background and what led her to start Beauty on TApp, as well as how she differentiates her business in a…
Destiny, the invisible force that intertwines lives, has a way of bringing two souls together in the most unexpected of circumstances … This is the story of Zahid and Zahida, two individuals united by fate, embarking on a journey of love, purpose, and the pursuit of crunching numbers. When Zahid and Zahida Fakey first crossed…
As a young chartered accountant at the age of 33, I have had my fair share of challenges, setbacks and obstacles to navigate through. But through resilience, determination and an unwavering commitment to excellence, I have been able to rise above my circumstances and become a leader in my field, as well as an advocate…
Having followed in the footsteps carved out by her grandfather − of diligently and consistently working towards your education − Michelle Austin is a testament to the fact that with a solid educational foundation, one’s future is almost certain to be brighter. Empowerment through the power of knowledge is the primary source of encouragement etched…
Making a difference has a special meaning for Eben Maré: a meaning that gives him a great sense of pride and satisfaction. ‘I aim to provide honest and value-added services, advice and results to those I have the privilege of serving. I strive to create sustainable environments that offer the opportunity to grow and advance…