Johan Snyman promoted to CFO of Petra Diamonds
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 explains the need for personal brand and the power of Plan B
Emma Mashilwane is a...
GM Julia Matabane lives life with no regrets
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.
What I have learnt about investing in happiness outside my career
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.
Why returning to EOH was CFO Ashona Kooblall’s best ever decision
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.
Emma Mashilwane explains the need for personal brand and the power of Plan B
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...
Why returning to EOH was CFO Ashona Kooblall’s best ever decision
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.
A life of purpose: Biography of Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu by Luvuyo Wotshela
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.
CEO Eric Smuts has a can-do attitude
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.
How grit begets greatness – CEO Althea Discala’s leadership journey
Althea’s career highlights include becoming a CFO at age 36 and rising to CEO a year later. She has served as a non-executive director for eight years, including chairperson of audit and risk committees and social and ethics transformation committees. To rise to management, Althea cites her X factors as grit, resilience, and perseverance.
CFO Tinyiko Sihlangu explains the art of adaptive leadership
The demanding role of CFO at Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) does not allow Tinyiko Sihlangu much time to read as broadly as she would like. Nowadays, she mostly indulges in topical articles that keep her updated and inspired. Reflecting on books that changed her mind set early in her career, she recalls the best-seller "The Leader Who Had No Title" by Robin Sharma.
CEO Rui Morais leads by listening
Rui Morais had a significant role in this growth trajectory and in mid-2021 it was announced that he would be taking over as CEO when Ivan retired. Even though he was only 37 at the time, Rui says he wasn’t daunted by the task of being CEO of a listed entity with a turnover of R26 billion, because he felt he had the necessary support.
CEO Ncumisa Mkunqwana’s journey from self-doubt to tenacity
When Ncumisa Saba-Mkunqwana fell pregnant in the second year of her articles at Deloitte in Gqeberha, she was determined not to let that halt her career. Committed to provide for her unborn child, she focused on crafting solutions rather than being fixated on the situation.
CA Leandra Matthews leads with empathy and excellence
Among the lessons Leandra Matthews would give to her younger self is not to let your value be defined by someone else’s inability to see your worth; stand up for yourself more and trust your gut.
‘When I was younger, I really doubted myself and my sentiments would get muddled by ums and ahs when I was trying to express myself in meetings. In retrospect, if I prepared myself better, I would have been able to contribute quite positively to the discourse and not let my confidence drop,’ she explains.
‘Humour is essential for good business’ – Emrie Brown, first female CEO of RMB
A qualified chartered accountant, Emrie Brown is RMB’s first female CEO. Last week, Financial Minds Magazine caught up with her to find out how fulfilling her role has been since our last interview.
The four pillars of the new IFRS Sustainability Standards
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.
This is why Sustainability Standards are not mandatory in South Africa
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...
CEO Luvhengo Neswiswi says sustainability should be the ultimate goal
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.
CFO Bothwell Mazarura links sustainability to competitive advantage
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...
Difference Between ESG And CSR – A 2 Minute Explanation
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.
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