Over the last five years, the growth in sustainability as a topic, as a principle, and as a guideline has been quite exceptional. Sustainability is front of mind of most corporate strategy documents and is becoming a key performance indicator of note, and many digital publications these days have various images containing sustainability related visuals from rivers to trees, leaves, forests and nature; and that is all positive.

In 2024, the Thuthuka team is embarking on a mission to make a lasting impact on aspiring African and Coloured accountants through strategic collaborations. The intention is to intensify efforts to increase funding for the Thuthuka Bursary Fund, created to support students pursuing a chartered accounting qualification at accredited SAICA universities in South Africa. One of the key partnerships that resonates with Thuthuka's mission is the collaboration with Runzone, a running club based in Johannesburg.

In a landscape where challenges exist in mathematics as a gateway subject, the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) recognises the imperative role education plays in shaping the future of chartered accountancy. As the primary destination for qualified candidates, SAICA is not only committed to addressing the decline in the pool of potential candidates and fortifying the profession but also making a difference through its transformation initiatives to ensure that the country’s unequal socio-economical backdrop is not a barrier to access.