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The Road to CA Podcast

Alunga Madala
Education
University Of Pretoria
Chartered Accountants
Imposter Syndrome
Personal Development
Growth Mindset
Pwc
Chartered Accountant
Community Service
Mental Health
Career Development
Accounting Sciences
Failure
Personal Growth
Audit
Women's Month
Certificate In Theory Of Accounting
Fixed Mindset
Resilience
B.com Accounting Sciences

Many of us hope and believe that "it will end in CA(SA)". However, we forget that the destination is only the tip of the iceberg; and that the journey is an integral part of the dream. This journey is what differentiates us, it is what defines us, and it is what binds us. It is what transforms us into CAs(SA). But what lies on the trail to the summit of CA(SA)? Undoubtedly, inspiring stories, hear... more

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Today we are joined by Christin Thomas, CA(SA) and founder of APC support programme The Passing Mindset.

We chat about her experiences with APC repeat students through her APC support programme The Passing Mindset.

We also chat about:

• The blessi... more

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Today we are joined by Christin Thomas, CA(SA) and founder of APC support programme The Passing Mindset.

We chat about how you can still aspire to be excellent regardless of your rank on the road to CA(SA).

We also chat about:

• How to hack your b... more

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Today, we are joined by Nikyle Perumaul, Trade accountant at Glencore, SAICA trainee trailblazer finalist for 2024 and 2025, Microsoft Excel Championship finalist in 2024 and 2025 and is eligible to register as a CA(SA).

We chat about how bring your... more

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Today we are joined by Yusuf Bodiat, CA(SA), finance executive, IODSA Certified Director, SAICA Top35under35 finalist for 2021 and author of The Bottom Line: A Blueprint for South Africa's Turnaround.

We chat about the origins of his new book, The B... more

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Christin Thomas
Chartered Accountant, CASA, founder of The Passing Mindset (academic support program for repeat APC students)
Forvis Mazars UK ( Senior Audit Manager ), Founder of The Passing Mindset
Episode: Regaining Your Sense of Excellence | Christin Thomas Pt1
Nikyle Perumaul
Trade Accountant at Glencore, Saica Trailblazer Finalist for 2024 and 2025, Microsoft Excel Championship Finalist in 2024 and 2025
Glencore
Episode: Bringing Your Passion Back to Your Profession | Nikyle Perumaul
Khethiwe Nene
Social entrepreneur, founder of Khethi's Foundation, top 30 young Mandela in 2024, SAICA trainee trailblazer winner in 2024, and trainee at Deloitte.
Deloitte
Episode: What It Means to Be SAICA Trainee Trailblazer Winner | Khethiwe Nene Pt3
Liron Leiboff
Senior Financial Analyst at Osiris Trading
Osiris Trading
Episode: The Africa Opportunity & The Global Population Crisis | Liron Leiboff Pt4
Vidhya Jayawardena
Co-founder of The Blackbox SA and CA
The Blackbox SA
Episode: Articles Are For The Curious Mind | Vidhya Jayawardena
Gareth Griffiths
Associate at PwC, M.Com in Taxation, and UP alumnus, placed first in the country in the Saica ITC of 2024
PwC
Episode: The Race Against Yourself – Gareth Griffiths Pt2
Sitholile Sithole
Senior Associate at a Big Four firm, Allan Gray Fellow, Social Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Nonprofit Organization, Pantsula with a Purpose.
Big Four firm, Pantsula with a Purpose
Episode: How to Become Ingqalabutho – The Trailblazer | Sitholile Sithole Pt1
Jayde van Staden
Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Accounting Sciences and creator of Journey to CA
Institute of Accounting Sciences
Episode: Believe In Yourself | Jayde van Staden Pt2
Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia
Founder and editor of MyCA Hub, top finalist in the Top 35 Under 35 list in 2022
MyCA Hub
Episode: Why You Should Probably Be A CA | Muhammed Ismail Bulbulia Pt1

Host

Alunga Matala
Host of the podcast focusing on the journey to become a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Shoutout to Madala

    It will begin in CA(SA).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lungstarca
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Super Insightful Podcast!

    Thank you for sharing these episodes! The stories that the guests have shared have been sooo inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tebza54321
    South Africa2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the inspiring stories and valuable insights shared by guests, feeling motivated to pursue their journey toward becoming Chartered Accountants.

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A Book Born From the 2025 Budget Blunder | Yusuf Bodiat Pt2
Q: What would you tell your younger self?
Don't be so impatient. Everything has its own time and place for you.
A Book Born From the 2025 Budget Blunder | Yusuf Bodiat Pt2
Q: Can you explain what the whole idea of the bottom line is?
The bottom line is about treating South Africa as a company in distress, focusing on long-term strategic thinking and integrity to fix pressing issues, rather than short-term fixes.
What It Means to Be SAICA Trainee Trailblazer Winner | Khethiwe Nene Pt3
Q: What does being the trainee trailblazer mean for you?
It means receiving validation for my dual commitment to both my professional training and my social impact work.
From Failing to SAICA Trainee Trailblazer | Khethiwe Nene Pt2
Q: What does being the SAICA trainee trailblazer mean for you?
It's a significant achievement that represents depth beyond just the title, reflecting the journey and labor behind personal growth in the accounting field.
How to Start A Successful NPO As An Aspiring CA | Khethiwe Nene Pt1
Q: How did your CA journey influence the establishment of Khethi's Foundation?
Khethiwe explains that the principles she learned in accounting, especially about ethics, transparency, and management, became vital in her mission to effectively run her NPO and address social issues like GBV.

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2. Nikyle Perumaul
3. Khethiwe Nene
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5. Vidhya Jayawardena
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7. Sitholile Sithole
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