Johannesburg, 21 August 2025 — The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting artificial intelligence (AI) development in the country through its contribution to South Africa’s AI Maturity Assessment Framework (AI MAF) and the first assessment of the country's AI readiness.

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) congratulates Joey Mathekga for his appointment to serve as member of the IFRS Taxonomy Consultative Group (ITCG) effective, 1 August 2025.

What do journalism and accounting have in common? For Tumi Mokgoko, it’s the power to tell stories − especially the ones hidden in the numbers. From the public sector to the JSE to her current role at KPMG, she has gained a well-rounded view of how organisations function and where they fail. Her message is clear: transformation is not a box to tick. It starts early, continues throughout a career, and depends on a strong, supported pipeline.