From growing up in a Limpopo village to leading finance at the CCMA, Kedibone Mashaakgomo's journey has been defined by perseverance, purpose and a commitment to creating lasting impact. She reflects on overcoming academic setbacks, embracing digital transformation, mentoring future leaders and why true leadership is measured not by titles, but by the legacy left behind.

Her mornings begin with Douwe Egberts and 94.7. Her days involve billion-rand water infrastructure decisions. Andisa Zinja, CFO of the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority, leads with humour, humanity and the occasional well-placed meme.

Relebohile Mosaletseng-Malahleha, Barloworld’s finance chief, navigated the company’s 123-year history through a transformative acquisition in 2025. Keeping the team intact and communication open were key as she oversaw the complex transaction. Her strong work ethic and relationships forged from an early age in Matatiele shaped her rise to finance leadership.

CFO Aneshree Naidoo has two signatures. One moves markets. The other moved a boy to write: Smiles so bright, they can destroy the darkness. She uses both daily.

SPAR Group CFO Megan Pydigadu says bridging the gap between strategy and execution is the modern CFO’s primary mandate. In this Q and A, Megan shares insights from the COO chair, a role she joined in 2023.

Strategic finance and advisory firm Pragmatic Thinking adds its name to the impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

Trellidor has announced the appointment of Jennifer Erasmus as its chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 July.

Success is not just hard work and long hours. 10X Investments CFO Jade Longano, says it's also about being at the right place at the right time.

Preshanta Govender has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards for her role as chief finance and value management officer at Standard Bank South Africa.

Claims and ancillary services provider Brolink has announced the appointment of Lerato Luula as its new chief financial officer, with effect from April.

JSE-listed mining group Tharisa has announced the appointment of Jacques Breytenbach as its new chief finance officer designate, with effect from 1 May.

Much Asphalt FD Tommie Koeries had a 10-year plan pinned to his cupboard when he was still at varsity. It included a gap year to gain experience and find a wife.

For most CFOs, revenue risk is framed in familiar terms: macroeconomic conditions, tariff decisions, credit control and collection strategies. Yet, as Kevin Jacoby, CFO of the City of Cape Town, makes clear, there is a far more operational but equally powerful lever at play: service delivery quality.

Nilisha Padayachee has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards for her role as chief financial officer at Bidvest McCarthy.

After an impressive eight-year climb through the ranks from project accountant, globally-experienced CA(SA) Melani De Castro has officially stepped into the chief financial officer role at JSE-listed group Crookes Brothers.

Mutual financial services company PPS adds its name to the impressive line-up of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

During an exclusive dinner in Johannesburg about the art of scaling in a rapidly changing world, the conversation shifted to how businesses are adapting to Gen Z’s in the workplace and in the markets.

On 16 April, the CFO South Africa community will gather at 180 Lounger in Cape Town's CBD for an exclusive summit titled NextGen Finance. The event will bring together the country's most influential finance leaders to discuss the evolution of finance.

Fully accredited tuition provider IBTC adds its name to the impressive line-up of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

When routine safety checks shut down one of the world's most remote airports, a four-day birding trip became a two-week lesson in resilience, community and finding opportunity in the unexpected.

CFO Alex Smith walked into Edinburgh University planning to argue cases, he walked out ready to close them. The numbers, it turns out, had always had the stronger argument.

Global accounting member association AICPA and CIMA has signed up as a Platinum partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

Easter offers a rare pause in the relentless pace of corporate life. It’s a chance to trade spreadsheets for spirituality, boardrooms for family tables and deadlines for deep breaths. For finance leaders, it’s not just a long weekend – it’s a deliberate reset that fuels the year ahead.

Afrirent CFO Shadi Makhuvele is preparing to deliver the Seven Sayings sermon this Good Friday, balancing her executive duties with deep community commitment. While the upcoming Easter period brings no real break for her family, the holiday offers a chance to reset together – complete with soccer, braais, and oxtail on Sunday.

Software solutions provider Workday has signed up as a Gold partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October.

Finance veteran Shadi Makhuvele has been appointed as the new group chief financial officer of Afrirent Holdings, bringing nearly 25 years of experience to the company as it expands beyond fleet management.

From making history in Mbombela when she became a CFO at 26, to hailing from one of South Africa’s most storied dynasties, Mintek CFO Thembelihle Mjaji-Mbatha has dedicated her life to service in the public sector.

On 19 March, CFO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at The Westcliff’s Cellar Door in Johannesburg, bringing together finance leaders for lively discussions on recognising when growth begins to stagger, resetting capital allocation according to scale, building systems and teams that grow sustainably, and protecting value while pursuing ambition.

After an 11-year tenure steering the company through significant change, Nampak CFO Glenn Fullerton will step down from his role.

Former Astral Foods group FM Dries Ferreira has taken up two new roles at KAP, bringing with him extensive executive experience and an entrepreneurial background.

When 2025 CFO Awards nominee David Chadinha was eight years old, he set his sights on becoming a listed CFO. He achieved that dream at 35. But dreams don’t always pan out the way it’s envisioned. It takes discipline, resilience and people-first leadership that turns ambition into a dream realised.

Mary-Anne Musekiwa has taken up a new CFO role at Orbis Investments after serving seven years at Coronation Fund.

PSG Group investment executive Dries Mellet has been appointed as the new financial director of Zeder, replacing Johann le Roux, who stepped down on 28 February.

The leading financial scenario planning, budgeting and reporting platform has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October.

Nico Nieuwenhuis began his new chapter as head of finance Africa in Aggreko in January, bringing with him more than three decades of cross-industry financial leadership experience spanning auditing, mining, petroleum, IT and consulting.

Around his 40th birthday, Patensie Citrus CFO Bennie Hancke found himself reflecting on his life’s work and journey. While he is professionally successful and settled, he realised that being comfortable can lead to complacency, replacing growth. This insight reignited his commitment to complete his chartered accountant qualification.

His departure marks the close of a 14-year chapter that began on 1 May 2012, when he joined the Group as CFO.

On 25 February, CFO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at The Chef’stable Cape Town, bringing together finance leaders for lively discussions on how discourse in global geopolitics is increasingly shaping local financial outcomes.

The award-winning cloud-native platform is among an impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October 2026.

Rofhiwa Irene Singo, CFO at the Department of Justice and Correctional Services; Alex Smith, CFO at e4; Masilo Makhura, CFO at the Department of Public Service and Administration; and Devrani Moonsamy, head of finance at The Ombud Council share what they would like to hear from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Megan moves into the chief financial officer position after serving as the group’s COO

Martin brings more than three decades of banking and financial services experience, including previous senior leadership roles at Postbank and Deutsche Bank locally and abroad.

The leading provider of audit and financial reporting software adds its name to the impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October 2026.

From stumbling into an attempted coup in her second job, to a baptism of fire at Vodacom, financial director Kayley Beattie has mastered a work-life balance, from wearing many hats in her job, to making time for family and personal growth.

Aimee has been with the firm since 2007 and has held several senior positions across Coronation-related entities.

Top finance executives gathered in Sandton for the first CFO Summit of 2026, exchanging practical insights on capital allocation, AI adoption, organisational culture and the changing role of finance leaders as strategic change agents.

Wilson is an accomplished finance executive with a career spanning more than eight years within the Standard Bank Group.

The 2026 CFO Summit will bring together some of the country’s top finance leaders to discuss managing today’s business challenges, working together more effectively and adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.

Nominations for the 2026 CFO Awards remain open until 30 April 2026, giving colleagues and peers more time to recognise the most outstanding CFO and finance leaders in the industry.

Sasha Brown starts a new chapter in Melbourne as finance director for Champion Petfoods Australia.

MagicOrange has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October 2026.

The social justice company adds its name to the impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October 2026.

Raj brings 20 years of experience to his new role at the data centre operator.

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October 2026.

Andile has over a decade of experience in assurance and internal audit.

Henry will lead the poultry producer’s finance division before CFO Johan Geel officially takes over.

Pretty will fill a key role, which has been vacant for over a year, at the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) as of February.

Bothwell, winner of the 2025 CFO South Africa Finance & ESG Award, begins his new chapter at the mining giant in London.

Rajiv officially heads up the finance department after serving two years as a fractional CFO.

National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) CFO Okuhle Sidumane is confident that balance will be restored at the agency within the next three years, after a difficult financial year.

Thembelihle brings over 16 years of experience from the private and public sectors to her new role.

Nelly Kiogora Toroitich takes on her new role in Johannesburg after serving as finance director at Unilever East Africa.

Johan is an accomplished finance executive who most recently served as CFO at diversified agriculture group, Afgri.

Through her collaborative and inclusive leadership style, Abigail Mukhuba has helped Sanlam to deliver on the new accounting standard.

In an unforgettable fireside chat at the 2024 CFO Awards, which took place at the Polo Room at the Inanda Club in Sandton, dancer and choreographer Musa Motha held the room spellbound with his story of courage, resilience and an unbreakable spirit.

The 2024 CFO Awards was a celebration of finance leaders and a commitment to nurture future finance leaders.

During a CFO Dinner hosted at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, some of South Africa’s top finance leaders shared how their companies are approaching AI in the post-Covid era.

Millions join the ranks of super-rich amid the pandemic.

Whisky, litigation funding and crowd farming are attractive alternative investments for South Africans.

A CFO South Africa webinar reveals how digital solutions and open banking are changing the finance industry.

Strive made his fortune from launching Zimbabwe’s first mobile operator in 1993.

Policy uncertainty and ballooning government debt keeping business leaders up at night.

Elon Musk’s recent tweet on cryptocurrency wreaked havoc on the already volatile markets.

The 1821 Grand Constance fetched R420,000, well above predicted sales estimates of R124,000.

Grant Greeff talks about closing down his first business during Covid-19 and venturing into a new one.

The owner of African Rainbow Capital is the only South African to climb the ranks this year.

Technology plays a central role in keeping up with compliance measures outlined in the budget.

CFO South Africa webinar looked at how companies have managed the transition to work from home.