The two IFRS Sustainability Standards are IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures. The two standards have four pillars in common illustrated below. For S1, these are sustainability-related while for S2 these are climate-related.
SAICA has issued a document that addresses frequently asked questions around Sustainability Reporting. The document provides an overview of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the Global...
As a pre-teen living in Soweto in the 1987, Luvhengo Neswiswi once happened to stumble upon his father’s payslip. He might’ve been very young still, but he knew enough of the world to be dumbstruck by the fact that their family of ten had to survive on the R180 per week his dad was earning as a van driver. From time to time, his mother supplemented the family income by selling traditional brew, but still, to say that they were impoverished family would be to state the obvious.
In 1973, Bothwell Mazarura was born in rural Zimbabwe in a place called Murewa in the Mashonaland East Province. He grew up surrounded by acres and acres of endless land, enveloped by long pale green grass, umbrella-shaped trees and the freshest air imaginable. His...
You've likely encountered the term CSR frequently, especially since the early 90s. No, I'm not referring to CSIR, the scientific research body headquartered in Pretoria; I mean Corporate Social Responsibility. Occasionally, 'responsibility' is replaced with 'investment,' transforming the acronym into 'CSI.' Both terms are often confused with their newer counterpart, ESG, denoting Environmental, Social, and Governance.
Petra Diamonds, a leading independent diamond mining company, has announced the promotion of Johan Snyman to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Johan officially assumed his new responsibilities in October 2024, after serving nearly a year as Group Financial Controller within the organisation.
Emma Mashilwane is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in auditing, corporate governance and risk management. Currently, she serves as a Non-Executive Director (NED) at Clientele Limited, a role she has held since December 2023. In this capacity, she also...
Julia Matabane is the general manager responsible for finance at the listed company Wesizwe Platinum. Her icon is her late mother, whom she remembers as the strongest and most giving person she has ever known. Her mother’s resilience and generosity continue to be a source of inspiration in Julia’s life. An ordained pastor, Julia’s favourite book is the Bible, which she turns to for wisdom and guidance.
Having recently moved countries, left behind family and friends, changed jobs, and basically experienced what Gen Z would call a ‘lifequake,’ I understand change, a growth mindset, and doing hard things. This journey has got me thinking about what investing in yourself means.
Ashona’s return was a surprising turn of events that was welcomed by the leadership and finance teams of EOH. Her resumption was met with great excitement from all stakeholders, including customers with whom she had built strong relationships. She believes this is the best decision she has ever made as she loves what she does and feels suited for the role.
‘Prior to joining the non-profit sector, one should ask oneself what makes one tick. If one is happy chasing a high-profit corporate job, this is not the right sector. This is a space for people looking to have an impact at a fundamental level and to create real change in people’s lives. It’s a shame that people often see this area as one for second-class citizens yet it is a critical cog that fills the void left by government and the private sector neglecting certain societal needs. It may not be glamorous, but if impact and meaningful work are what you’re looking for, then this is the sector for you,’ Peter says.
The partners of Crowe Johannesburg have announced that Raakesh Khandoo has been unanimously chosen to take on the role of CEO. Since joining the firm in 2004, Raakesh has demonstrated unwavering commitment, completing his articles of clerkship, earning his chartered accountant qualification, and becoming a partner in 2008. He will assume the role of CEO, on the1st March 2025.
Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu is a remarkable man. He was the first black South African to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. He is a Professor of Accounting and a recipient of prestigious honorary degrees from leading universities in South Africa. He has also received numerous awards for his unparalleled track record in leadership.
Former Nampak CEO Erik Smuts is always up for a challenge – whether in life or in business. He is the kind of person who is intrigued by the unknown, instead of shying away from it.
“Joining Tourvest was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I realised I knew very little of the service industry, and I acknowledged on my first day that I was a student. As CFO, my approach has always been to ensure that the finance team is better this month than it was the previous month while still enjoying ourselves,”
