2025 Top 35 Under 35 finalists

Ashaylan Moodley CA(SA), 35
Associate Director – Technology Risk, KPMG | Founder – TF Group
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Prof. Asheer Jaywant Ram CA(SA), 34
Associate Professor & Head of Taxation – Margo Steele School of Accountancy, University of the Witwatersrand
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Benni-Leé Mossop AGA(SA), 34
Managing Director – Elevate Finance Solutions | CFO Consultant – SaaS & Fintech
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Calvin de Bruin CA(SA), 29
Partner – HLB CBS Capital | Co-Founder – The Pocket CA | Co-Author of Articles Survival Guide
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Craig Lai King CA(SA), 35
CEO - SANRAE | Investment Development Banker – New Development Bank | SDG Advocate
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Danya von Scheliha CA(SA), 32
Chief Financial Officer – JOBJACK
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Derisa Govender CA(SA), 32
Lecturer & Convenor – University of Cape Town | Chair – Cape Town Child Welfare Society – African Scholars Fund
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Florence Dweba CA(SA), 32
Senior Audit Manager – PwC South Africa | Co-Founder – Thuto iKusasa
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Jarryd Prince CA(SA), 35
Chief Commercial Officer – Federal Airlines | SAICA Mentor & Assessor
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Kamir Arjun CA(SA), 28
Manager – Forvis Mazars | Ultra Endurance Athlete | Wellness Advocate
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Keamogetswe Macupa CA(SA), 32
Principal Officer – Impala Medical Plan | ESD Enthusiasts – Impala Platinum Mine | Speaker |
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Kgomotso Mokabane CA(SA), 26
Equity Analyst – Sanlam Private Wealth | Mentor |
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Koketso Morakile CA(SA), 33
Acting Head of Sustainable Finance – Absa CIB | Sustainable Finance Dealmaker | UN COP29 Delegate
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Lee-Anne Macpherson CA(SA), 34
Senior Lecturer – Nelson Mandela University | Founder – Lee-Anne Bursary Fund | Ethics & Digital Acumen Advocate
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Lesego (Ramaila) Rankou CA(SA), 30
Learning & Development Manager – PwC | Founder – LGC Foundation
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Mahlatse Moropane CA(SA), 34
Principal – SA Debt, Absa Corporate & Investment Banking | Co-Chair – Absa CIB Employment Equity Forum
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Mart-Marie Uys Terblanche CA(SA), 33
Internal Audit Manager – OUTsurance | Founder – For the Love of Babies | Innovator – OUT-a-BOT
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Megan Steyl CA(SA), 34
Chief Financial Officer – Investicore South Africa | Learning & Development Leader | Mentor
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Mishka Hajee CA(SA), 32
Banking Professional – Ireland | SAICA Irish Society Member | Writer & Poet
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Mmatshepho Ngwenya CA(SA), 35
Senior Lecturer | Thuthuka Programme Coordinator | BAcc Degree Course Coordinator – University of Johannesburg
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Modise Moloto CA(SA), 32
Acting Chief Financial Officer – BCX | Strategic Finance & Commercial Executive | MBA Graduate
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Na-ella Vajat CA(SA), 32
Senior Lecturer – Stellenbosch University | Researcher | Transformation Advocate
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Ntebaleng Twala CA(SA), 34
Head of Finance – PPB Unsecured Lending, Standard Bank | Founder – Edu Snapper Foundation & Power In Her Forum
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Olorato Abigail Gouse CA(SA), 35
Financial Manager – Toyota South Africa Motors | Founder: House of OG | Co-Founder :O-Tutors Inc| Board Member Lehurutshe Community NPC
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Onkgopotse Kotsokoane CA(SA), 28
Chief of Staff – EY Africa Clients & Industries Leader | Co-Founder – ThrivePro | Founder – AQEF
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Panashe Moyo CA(SA), 35
Senior Group Finance Manager – Nala Renewables | Transformation Leader | Co-Founder – Culcha SA
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Sibongile Zungu CA(SA), 33
Head of Finance – Business Solutioning Central, Standard Bank Group | Financial Literacy Advocate | Mentor
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Sizwe Makhaya CA(SA), 31
Head of Continuous Improvement – Momentum Metropolitan | Innovation Strategist | Culture Architect
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Theo Matobo CA(SA), 34
Director of Learning & Development – Makosi | SAICA Training Officer | Leadership Architect
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Tracy Lerato Nkosi CA(SA), 34
Southern Africa Finance Controller – Unilever South Africa | Mentor | Impact Champion
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Tsholofelo Thobakgale CA(SA), 34
Senior Audit Manager – Auditor-General of South Africa | SAICA Registered Assessor | Transformational leader and wellness advocate
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Vimbai Sithandiwe Ndereya CA(SA), 33
Technical Training Specialist – Auditor-General of South Africa | People Developer
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Yonwaba Mfengwana CA(SA), 34
Project Advisor – Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) | Certified PPP Professional | Infrastructure & Governance Strategist
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Zah’ra Moosa CA(SA), 35
Chief Executive Officer – AYZA Health | Mental Health Advocate | Resilient Leader
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Zintle Tshem CA(SA), 35
Senior Manager – Resource Management Unit, AGSA | Founder – SOMA Foundation | Community Builder
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