Meet the 2023 Trainee Trailblazer Finalists

Aphelele is a first-year trainee at Newtons Chartered Accountants. She completed her studies at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, where she currently resides and is also completing her articles....

Asisipho is a young professional working at the office of the Auditor General South Africa. She holds the role of Secretary for the AGSA National Young Professional Leadership Forum. A strong advocate...

Bandile is an ambitious CA(SA) trainee in her second year of SAICA articles at BDO Financial Services. She is passionate about financial modelling, valuations, investments, and nurturing young professionals, aiming for excellence...

Daniel a family-oriented man and devoted follower of Jesus, is a Johannesburg native known for his entrepreneurial spirit (like how he’s still trying to figure out how to tell his `2016-self not...

Fernard, a 23-year-old hailing from Nkomazi, South Africa, is a shining example of determination and community service. Starting at Mjokwane Secondary School, he earned three distinctions upon matriculation, showcasing his academic prowess....

Marumo is a third-year trainee who finished her studies at the University of Limpopo. Hailing from Ga-Masemola, her upbringing in a family of four and her mother's entrepreneurial endeavours initially fueled her...

Peter is a forward-thinking individual with a passion for the convergence of technology and financial services, aligned with his visionary goal: "To drive the adoption of low-code tools in business to democratize...

Rachel-Leigh, currently in the training office at Shoprite Checkers, is a dedicated individual with a vision for community impact. Her goal is to be a catalyst for positive change in her community...