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Basimane Likhi, Financial Assistant

Basimane Likhi isn’t your average finance assistant. Between reconciling multi-country books and mastering Xero, he’s quietly becoming a powerhouse in his field. What started with ACCA articles has grown into strategic impact, tackling inventory chaos, mentoring through collaboration, and making time for hiking and coding.

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Paul Cruywagen, Director/ Professional Accountant

Paul Cruywagen started CRUX Konsult not for profit, but for purpose. He’s built a business where trust drives every client relationship, and growth starts with growing his team. From 5am gym sessions to mentoring staff and dreaming beyond the balance sheet, Paul’s story proves that leadership in this profession starts with living your values.

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Trisha Rajkumar, Professional Accountant

Trisha Rajkumar isn’t your typical accountant. She’s a second-generation business owner, a martial artist with a black belt, and a fierce advocate for SMEs. From opening a new office in Johannesburg with her dad to mentoring future accountants, she’s building more than a firm, she’s building a legacy. Here’s how discipline, family, and client trust shaped her path.

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Neo Hlatshwayo, Technical Director

Neo Hlatshwayo didn’t just climb the ladder, he built the next level. From his early days in Thuthuka programme to leading continental strategy at the African Professionalisation Initiative, Neo is proof that real leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about impact. This is what it looks like when accountants build nations, not just balance sheets.

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Dennis Mashego, Business Accountant

Dennis Ben Mashego isn’t just running an accounting firm, he’s building a national legacy. With a focus on systems, compliance, and mentorship, he’s redefining what success looks like for SME accountants. From late nights to big dreams, his story is a wake-up call for every firm owner stuck in survival mode.

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Johan Massyn, Professional Accountant

Johan Massyn didn’t plan on becoming an accountant, he almost didn’t. But a UK gap year, a father’s offer, and a passion for people changed everything. Two decades later, he’s the calm voice in his clients’ chaos, proving you don’t need a CA title to make real impact. Oh, and he’s also a die-hard metalhead. This is not your average accountant story.

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Wilbert Sibanda, Management Accountant

Wilbert Sibanda isn’t your typical number-cruncher. He’s a CIMA-qualified accountant on a mission to uplift overlooked SMEs through real-time insights, system implementation, and client-first service. From 5am workouts to firm growth plans, Wilbert is building more than a practice, he’s building impact.

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Adél Visser, Business Accountant in Practice

Adél Visser rose to senior audit manager by 23 and now champions SMEs with a blend of technical skill and real-world insight. From mentoring young accountants to setting firm boundaries, she proves that growth comes from focus, grit, and knowing your worth. Join CIBA and learn how to scale your practice with the same impact.

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Chantal Misplon, Business Accountant in Practice

Chantal Misplon transforms struggling SMEs into sustainable success stories. As founder of Digital Bookkeeping and Support Services, she blends sharp financial strategy with hands-on coaching to turn cash flow problems into profits. Her mission? Empower business owners with the clarity, tools, and confidence to grow, and keep growing.

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Kwanele Dlomo, Managing Director

Kwanele Dlomo, founder of Numbers Now Consulting, is proof that impact isn’t measured in years, but in results. Less than a year into practice, he’s securing funding for SMEs, guiding startups through tax compliance, and planning mentorship programmes to grow the next generation of accountants, all while balancing business, family, and a drive for excellence.

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Genéveve Storm Krüger, Management Accountant

Genéveve Storm Krüger never set out to be an accountant, but once she stepped into the world of finance, she never looked back. From passing board exams to working for a US firm and running with the ASICS FrontRunner team, her story is a bold reminder that the best careers aren’t planned, they’re pursued.

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Cameron Naidoo, Financial Accountant

Cameron Naidoo didn’t take the easy road, he took the real one. From growing up with nothing to restarting his career at 32, his journey into finance is packed with grit, purpose, and powerful lessons. Now a CGMA and financial leader at JCDecaux, Cameron shares what it really takes to succeed in a world that doesn’t hand out second chances.

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Ndzalama Hlungwane, Accounts Payable Assistant

Ndzalama Arise Hlungwane didn’t wait for experience to earn him a seat at the table, he earned it with action. In just 12 months, he rose to Accounts Payable Supervisor, led his team through a major system migration, and built a culture of ownership. His secret? Structure, speed, and a mindset wired for growth.

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Thapelo Kalekale, Accountant

When cash flow dried up and monotony crept in, Thapelo Kalekale didn’t fold, he adapted. From launching his own accounting business to mastering internal audits, he’s built a career on faith, discipline, and strategy. An early riser with a love for opera and spreadsheets, Thapelo proves that resilience is the real ROI.

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Babalwa Dlabati, Business Accountant

Babalwa Dlabati is one of South Africa’s boldest new voices in SME accounting. A former tech trainer turned compliance crusader, she’s helping small businesses ditch the chaos, embrace cloud tools, and build the kind of structure that scales. Her mission? To make financial literacy simple, compliance valuable, and accounting a catalyst for impact.

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Riekie Wolmarans, Senior Accountant

Riekie Wolmarans never needed a title to make an impact. From intern to trusted SME advisor in just five years, she’s built a career on quiet grit, mentorship, and a deep love for the profession. At VDM Chartered Accountants, she’s proving that dedication beats credentials, and that young voices in accounting matter more than ever.

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William Kannapathi, Director

William Kannapathi isn’t your typical accountant. From studying part-time to fund his BCom to guiding startups into thriving businesses, he’s built a career on service, strategy, and soul. With a firm that’s fully online and future-facing, William is mentoring peers, serving communities, and showing what it means to lead with faith and purpose in practice.

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Ida Sonnekus, CEO - Professional Accountant

Ida Sonnekus, founder of Accountables FACT (Pty) Ltd, brings heart and strategy to the world of SME accounting. With over a decade of experience and a passion for empowering business owners, she’s built a firm where clients feel informed, supported, and part of the family. Her story reflects the power of purpose-driven practice, and the difference it makes.

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El-Cachet Claassen, Property Management Accountant

El-Cachet Claassen isn’t just an accountant, he’s a systems thinker with a passion for mentorship and precision. Handling 6,500 levy statements a month while guiding peers and safeguarding his weekends, he’s proof that preparation and boundaries are the real productivity hacks.

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Jacqi (Roux) Kruger, Partner

Jacqi Kruger is a CA(SA) and RA leading Addfin Accountants in Pretoria. With over 8 years in practice, she’s helped grow her firm from 5 to 25 staff while mentoring the next generation of accountants. Grounded in family values and smart planning, she’s building a client-focused, future-ready practice.

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