Taryn Woodbridge CA(SA) didn’t just slide into the driver’s seat as CFO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa Limited (MBSA), it came with pure hard work − years of building expertise, identifying and solving gaps and becoming the trusted ‘go to person’. And when, three years ago, it was time to appoint a new CFO (which to date had always been an expat from Germany), Taryn’s leadership blazed like a bright light. It felt both natural and necessary that she step into this position.

Johannesburg, Friday 26 September 2025 - As the recognised gold standard of ethical leadership and governance in the accounting profession, SAICA has taken the decision to address recent media allegations directly and transparently.

While we do not ordinarily comment on internal or ongoing matters, we believe that it is important to take our members, associates, stakeholders, and the public into our confidence.

Johannesburg, 23 September 2025 - The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants rejects the allegations contained in the Daily Maverick 168 article published on 19 September 2025, titled "SAICA house of cards shaken by whistle-blower findings".