Linda is an experienced accountant with over 17 years of experience in the audit and accountancy field. She is the Founder and Director of Nomatshawe Consulting Group, a business consulting company that provides strategic, operational, and financial solutions to clients across various sectors and industries.

She is a Fellow of the Young African Leadership Initiative, a prestigious program that nurtures and connects the next generation of African leaders affiliated to the Global Aspen Network. She is also an Honorary Member of the Golden Key Honors Society, 2024 Global Women of Influence Awards Nominee and has been recognised on the Drum Magazine Top 50 Women Power List of 2024.

As a passionate advocate for business, people, development, and transformation, Linda serves on several boards, councils, and committees that promote the advancement and empowerment of black accountants, entrepreneurs, and professionals in South Africa and beyond. She is the National President and Board Chairman of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa, the Vice President for Professionals of the Black Business Council, and an Advisory Board Member of the Young African Leaders Institute, among others non executive director, council and committee roles.

She is also a global speaker and facilitator who shares her insights and expertise on topics such as leadership, diversity, governance, and ethics.
Linda's passion for business, development; and transformation is evident in her extensive leadership roles. She currently serves as the CEO of Nomatshawe Croup, National President, Council and Board Chairman of ABASA, Vice President for Professionals of BBC, and a former Executive Chairman of YAEI. In addition, she holds positions on various Boards. Councils, and Committees, contributing her expertise to organizations such as the Black Business Council, SAIGA, and SAICA, among others. Linda's diverse experience and leadership positions make her a prominent figure in the accounting and business community.

First Black Chartered Accountant (SA)
KPMG SA Chairman

A well-regarded thought leader and international keynote speaker who is well vest in a number of different topical issues like Wellness; Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging; Talent Optimisation; Finance; Leadership and the general world of work. Tantaswa has authored numerous papers that have been published both nationally and internationally.

Tantaswa Fubu was until November 2022 the group executive responsible for Human Capital and Transformation at Barloworld Limited – a company listed on both the SA exchange (JSE) and the UK exchange. A chartered accountant by profession – having done the UCT B Comm Accountant’s conversion course, cramming the 3-year B Comm Accounting degree into one year - Tantaswa is at home both in finance (she previously was an Accounting Technical Partner at KPMG) and in leading through people.

Tantaswa’s experience spans more than 30 years across diverse sectors of the economy including accounting, auditing, human capital, banking, education, industrial, automotive, medical schemes and mining industries. The experience was garnered as a lead audit partner, accounting technical partner, a member of the board; chairman and member of audit committees, member of social, ethics and transformation committee; remuneration committee member, finance committee member; investment committee member and group executive committee member.

Siviwe Gwarube is currently the Minister of Basic Education in South Africa

Before assuming this role she was the Chief Whip of the Official Opposition in the South African Parliament, the Democratic Alliance (DA).

Additionally, Gwarube has served as both the Deputy Chief Whip and the National Spokesperson for the DA. Before that, she was the Stardow Minister of Health since the commencement of her term in Parliament in 2019.

Gwarube has extensive experience in political communications and political strategy - both in party politics and within government. She has worked as the Spokesperson and later the Head of Ministry for the Department of Health in the Western Cape. In 2017, she was appointed as the Head of Communications for the DA before she was elected to public office in 2019.

She holds a BA honours degree in Law, Politics and Philosophy from Rhodes University and the University of the Western Cape. She is also currently pursuing a master's degree in development studies from the University of Cape Town's Nelson Mandela School of Governance.

She has a particular interest in making Parliament relevant to South Africans by ensuring that the institution fulfills its constitutional obligations and becomes the engine room of solutions to issues faced by our citizens. Additionally, she has dedicated a significant amount of time developing legislation that seeks to manage coalition governments in South Africa.

Songezo Zibi is the leader of RISE Mzansi, he was born in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape is the author of two books, Raising the Bar: Hope and Renewal in South Africa (2015) and Manifesto – A New Vision for South Africa (2022).

He is a former Associate Editor of the Financial Mail, and former Editor of Business Day, South Africa’s leading business and economy daily newspaper. Songezo had a successful corporate career at Volkswagen South Africa (1998 – 2006), Xstrata (2006 – 2013) and Absa (2016 – 2021).

Songezo has served on the boards of various non-profit organisations and is currently a member of Parliament and the Chairperson on the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

Bonang Francis Mohale is the Chancellor of the University of the Free State, Professor of Practice in the Johannesburg Business School (JBS) College of Business and Economics, Chairman of The Bidvest Group Limited and Chairman of SBV. He is a highly respected South African businessman, who is known as much for his patriotism and his active role in seeking to advance the country’s interests. He is the Author of the best-selling book, ‘Lift As You Rise’, launched in November 2018, a compilation of some of his spoken and written words in which Mohale reveals the issues he is passionate about – among them leadership, transformation, people development, constructive collaboration and integrity.

Bonang Mohale was the Chief Executive Officer of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) till June 2019 - a forum which brings together the leadership of South Africa’s most successful and influential big business and multinational investors to exchange ideas, facilitate effective dialogue with government and other stakeholders and advocate for pro-business, economically sustainable policies and programmes. Prior to joining BLSA, Mr Mohale ended a distinguished term as Vice President Upstream and Chairman of Shell South Africa (Pty) Limited at the end of June 2017.

Mr Mohale, who originally studied to be a medical doctor, has had a distinguished career at the helm and in leadership roles of several major South African and multinational companies; including Otis Elevators, South African Airways, Sanlam Limited and Drake & Scull Integrated Facilities Management. He currently serves on the Boards of Swiss Re Africa Limited, Rand Merchant Bank Limited (RMB) and SBV.

Mr Mohale has an impressive track record of building successful companies, delivering results and making significant advances in transformation in the companies he has been privileged to lead. He has been a vocal, courageous and active proponent of transformation since the 1980s, and played a leadership role in the Black Management Forum (BMF) for over 33 years, where he was the president.

Recognition Awards:

- Awarded Free Market Foundation “Luminary Award for 2019” - In recognition of the outstanding courage and integrity he has displayed, through difficult times, in his contributions to the business community and for defending the rights of all South Africans.

- Winner of the Forbes Woman Africa Male Gender Advocate Award for 2019

- BMF Lifetime Achievement Award in March 2019

- Awarded “The Momentum Friendship Blazer” as recognition for being the ‘first RSA Nation
Building Champion’ in 2015.

- Winner of both the 'Country' (RSA) & 'SADC Regional' "TITANS – BUILDING THE NATION"
2014 CEO Magazine Awards.

- Bonang was conferred with an Honorary Professorship in Marketing Management by the University of Pretoria, where he serves on their Advisory Council since 1992.

- 2012 IPM CEO of the Year.

Lindelwa Majova-Songca is a distinguished Chartered Accountant with a comprehensive educational background, including a Master of Commerce in Financial Management Studies, an MBA, and a Certificate in Facilities Management. She also has foundational training as a teacher from a Teacher Training College.

With over fifteen years of experience in higher education, Lindelwa has demonstrated expertise at multiple levels within the sector. She is known for her innovative vision, effective decision-making skills, and a good sense of humour. Her career reflects a rare blend of educational experience, academic leadership, governance, and administrative expertise.

Lindelwa has held prominent positions at various institutions, including the University of Fort Hare, where she served as Head of the Department of Accounting, Deputy Dean and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Management & Commerce, and Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Support. Her career also spans significant roles in audit firms, such as Manager at AGSA and Director at LDSW Inc., MasengViljoen Inc., and LYM Chartered Accountants.

Her contributions extend to the Council on Higher Education (CHE) as a member of the Bachelor of Commerce Working Group, focusing on developing Qualification Standards. She is actively involved in SAICA accreditation monitoring as an academic evaluator and has served on various boards and committees, including the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Finance and Governance Committees, the Independent Regulatory Board's Disciplinary Advisory Committee, and the Council and Audit Committee of Walter Sisulu University. Additionally, she has been a Board member and Chairperson of the Eastern Cape Liquor Board and served as Director: CFO Support at the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury.

Currently, Lindelwa Majova-Songca is a Senior Lecturer at UNISA, where she continues to contribute to the academic community.

Guylaine Saint Juste joined the NABA team as President and Chief Executive Officer, on February 1st, 2021. She is a corporate officer of the Board of Directors and leads all aspects of the organization.


Guylaine joins NABA from Year Up, a nonprofit organization that provides students of color the opportunity to experience careers in business and technology. As of 2020 she served as Managing Director, Employer of Influence Strategy. Prior to that appointment, she led the Mid Atlantic Market as the Executive Director of the National Capital Region.

Guylaine is a passionate and spirited leader who believes that a culture of belonging is instrumental to high performance and growth. An activist at heart, Guy is tackling colorism in the workforce, the “4 year degree required” for entry level to middle skills jobs, pedigree as a barrier to entry for opportunity youth, and the inter-dependency of equity and economic mobility, just to name a few.

Under her leadership, Year Up National Capital Region grew from serving over 240 students in 2015 to almost 500 young adults by the end of 2019. The organization increased its revenue generation by over 30%, improved performance in every key areas, grew its corporate partnerships base from 36 to 52, and developed a best in class board and leadership team to guide and lead the organization.

Prior to joining Year Up, Guy served as the Business Banking Virginia Market Executive at Capital One Bank where she led the development of a new start-up region. She counts 3 decades of experience in the Financial Services industry in senior and executive roles.
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Guy holds an Associate’s Degree from Northern Virginia Community College, a Bachelor’s degree from George Mason University, a Graduate Degree in Retail Banking Management from the University of Virginia, and holds SHRM-SCP and CAE certifications.

She currently serves as an appointed commissioner to the Arlington Economic Development Authority, and has served on numerous boards to include DC Goodwill, Adventure Theatre, Fairfax YMCA, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Stafford, Loudon and Prince William County, the YMCA, DC Goodwill, and was the inaugural co-chair of Mason Women Business Consortium and the President and co-founder of the Women Alliance for Financial Education. She is a co-author of the International Bestseller, “Turn Possibilities Into Realities: Experts Bridge The Gap From What If…To What Is”.

Nadine Kater is the Director: Education and Transformation at the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA). At IRBA, she oversees the Audit Development Programme, accreditation and monitoring of professional bodies, competency framework, CPD compliance and transformation. She has worked as a seasoned executive with 35 years’ experience providing strategic, tactical, and operational leadership in promoting skills development, access to the profession and quality assurance in the accounting profession in the education and training arena.

This is supported with a strong track record working for professional bodies in the accounting and auditing sector in senior management and strategic roles since 1996. Nadine has held executive roles at the SA Institute for Professional Accountants (SAIPA), was Country Head for ACCA South Africa, held a Senior Executive role at SA Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) with responsibility for the joint venture with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the launch of the AT(SA) qualification in South Africa.

Formerly, Nadine held several positions at Fasset, between 2000 and 2011, including the Chief Operations Officer and Director of Learnerships. Fasset is the Sector Education and Training Agency (SETA), a skills development agency, for the financial and services sector in South Africa.

On the international front, Nadine currently serves on the IFAC Panel for Education Directors and the PAFA Learning and Development Advisory committee.

Nadine initially qualified with a Higher Diploma in Education, (with distinction) majoring in Accounting, Economics, Business Economics, Pedagogics. She also holds a B Comm (Accounting, Business Management, and Industrial Psychology) from the University of Johannesburg (formerly Rand Afrikaans Universiteit) and an MBA from GIBS Business School (University of Pretoria). Nadine is also a qualified PMP through the Project Management Institute.

Nadine has held a number of Board and Audit Committee positions and was nominated as one of SA’s Most Influential Woman of the Year in 2012 and was a finalist for Africa’s Most Influential Woman of the Year in 2014 and 2019.

My name is Matshidiso Wesi, affectionately known as
Tshidi, I am an accomplished audit and finance
professional with a solid educational foundation and over
15 years of experience in audit management, financial
analysis, and leadership within government and private
sectors.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Management Accounting
from the University of Stellenbosch and a Postgraduate
Diploma in Accounting Science from UNISA. I further
solidified my expertise by completing my SAICA articles
with SAB-T and becoming a Registered Government
Auditor with SAIGA in 2012. I have recently advanced my
career with MBA qualifications, at the University of Free
State, and recently completed a Leadership
Development Programme at the University of Pretoria with
distinction. I joined a program that was hosted by IWFSA,
called EDP and it expanded my knowledge and currently
IWFSA Almunia.
Since joining the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) in
2010, I have progressed through various roles, now serving
as a Senior Manager. My career trajectory highlights my
proficiency in overseeing audit processes, training audit
staff, and implementing strategic financial management
initiatives. I am known for my excellent communication
and interpersonal skills, effective policy interpretation, and
strong organizational capabilities. Throughout my career, I
demonstrated leadership in numerous high-profile audits,
including government institutions and major corporations,
fostering efficient audit practices and client relationships.
I am currently serving as a committed council member at
SAIGA, and member of GEDHC committee dedicated to
furthering the audit profession in South Africa. My career is
characterized by an unwavering commitment to
excellence, continuous learning, and a drive to mentor
others in reaching their professional potential. I combine a
sharp analytical acumen with a passion for fostering a
culture of performance, ensuring my teams align with
AGSA’s mission and values. My hobbies include reading,
jogging, and playing netball, showcasing her active
engagement in both personal and professional growth

Thuto currently serves as the Head of Advisory Services at BDO South Africa and is a valued member of the National
Executive Committee. Thuto is a qualified chartered accountant, holds an Executive Program certificate from
Harvard University, and has earned a Digital Transformation certificate from the University of Cape Town. With over
15 years of experience in commerce, assurance and corporate advisory services, she has established herself as a
seasoned professional.
Her extensive portfolio encompasses engagements across diverse sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa with depth of
exposure over and above Southern Africa specifically in markets such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote
d’Ivoire and East Africa cluster. Thuto has spoken in various business conferences across Africa including being part
of the South African Government bilateral visits representing business. Her sector exposure includes transportation,
aviation, telecommunications, construction, mining, manufacturing, media and development finance.

Ncumisa's background reveals a strong academic foundation and professional achievement. Born on 04 September 1984 in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, she has established herself as a Chartered Accountant (SA) with a wealth of experience spanning both the private and public sectors.

Her educational journey includes obtaining a B Com degree, Honors (CTA) and a Master’s degree in Taxation from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Passing the qualifying exams to become a Chartered Accountant on her first attempt speaks to her dedication and aptitude in the field of accounting.

With her academic credentials and professional accomplishments, Ncumisa demonstrates a strong commitment to her career and a capability to excel in diverse environments within the accounting profession.

Founder and CEO of Impact Edtech StartUp: Beta SigmaX Maths Software

Athi Rwexu was 16 when she matriculated. She got distinctions in all her subjects and had a 90%+ average. Athi holds a Master’s degree in Actuarial Science from Heriot Watt University in the United kingdom (December 2019) and also holds a BSc in mathematical statistics from the University of Cape Town. Professionally Athi has worked as an actuarial analyst at MMI holdings and Alexander Forbes. Her other roles include internships at Citi Bank Group. While at Alexander Forbes she was nominated to join the Alexander Forbes junior board of directors. Further to that she has also been amongst professionals invited by the president to debate progress on the national development plan policy at the union building with the office of the presidency.

Athi launched the maths software beta sigmax in 2018. The software aims to help learners understand maths and learn it in a fun way through the use of graphics, animations and gamification. She decided to launch the product as she felt that there needs to be more people who are encouraged to join the STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and maths). Low pass rates in mathematics are serving as stubborn barriers to entry and therefore learners need to be nurtured from an early age to be able to get into these careers.

In December 2018, she was selected to be a delegate at the World Bank Youth Summit at their headquarters in Washington DC. The summit focused on meeting the sustainable development goal of increasing human capital through various means such as educational technology. First National Bank (FNB) selected the beta sigmax maths software as curriculum aid partner for its FNB banking schools in 2019. In South Africa the startup is part of Barloworld Siyakhula which is assisting it to reach more schools and foundations for increased social impact. Owing to the fact that maths is a universal problem and the scalability of the maths software, the startup is being incubated by the Edinburgh Business School Incubator which is assisting the company to launch as well as get more users across the United Kingdom.

Link to Beta SigmaX website: www.sigmax.co.za

Elelwani Muthelo is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and Managing Director at Endunamoo Group. With a Bachelor of Commerce and Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town, she completed her SAICA qualifications in 2012 and CIMA examinations in 2014. Throughout her career, Elelwani has held various leadership roles, including as a Regional Manager at sefa and a Credit Analyst. Her passion for mentorship shines through her voluntary work as a Mentorship Executive at the Endunamoo School of Accounting, where she develops aspiring accountants. She is driven by a commitment to unlocking the potential of those around her through professional guidance and strong leadership.

In academic space for 16 years specialising in Financial Accounting.
Six years as HOD of the Nkuhlu Department of Accounting, University of Fort Hare (2014 – 2019). Her leadership was instrumental in the increase in number of students from previously disadvantaged groups that passed SAICA ITC examinations first time. She developed working relations with the Walter Sisulu University Accounting programme. Ensured that UFH had a Thuthuka programme. Built a strong relationship with FASSET. It was during her leadership period when UFH achieved number 1 in the SAICA ITC results, 2016 cohort.

He is Vice President of the Black Business Council (BBC). He serves on the Executive Committee of the Construction Sector Charter Council (CSCC). He is the Deputy Chairman of the construction industry associations’ umbrella body the Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA).

He represents the Black Business Council at NEDLAC and the BRICS Business Council’s Infrastructure Working Group.

He is the chairman of Tysys Capital Group, Tusk Construction Support Services and m2g Investment Holdings. He is a board member of the leading majority black-woman owned and led Motheo Construction Group.

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Keitumetse Fatimata Moutloatse is a feminist Social Worker and social development practitioner. She is a Masters
candidate in Social Development at the University of the Witwatersrand. She is the founder and chairperson of the Black
Womxn Caucus, a youth-led, feminist, and intergenerational movement that focuses on advocacy, public education,
community mobilization, and policy development in addressing the prevalence of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
(GBVF). BWC uses feminist perspectives to advocate for a holistic understanding of the political, social, economic,
geographical, physical, and psychological implications of GBVF in society and promote solutions on micro, meso, and
macro level. Black Womxn Caucus has grown exponentially from a university-based movement to a national movement
with a continental and international footprint.
She co-chaired the first negotiations between various leaders of business formations, government, and civil society to
establish the GBVF Response 1 Fund. She was a contributor in the drafting of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) against
Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. She was the co-chair of the Programme Design Working
Group representing civil society which was responsible for organizing and coordinating resolutions for the Second
Presidential Summit on GBVF in November 2022. She is the Executive Director of Crisis Of Care, a consulting firm that
provides diverse psychosocial support services to individuals, groups, organizations, and companies through the
development and implementation of tailored solutions for clients, research and knowledge production, increasing
accessibility of services through telehealth, and facilitating advocacy and public education in communities. She is a
former Nigerian-based Centre for Family Health Initiative board member as part of the Executive and Operations
Committee. She is an advisory member of the National Women's Committee of the Association for the Advancement of
Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA)

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Lazola Maliti is an chartered accountant with over a decade’s working experience. A Stellenbosch university alumni and former senior manager at one of the big 4 firms (EY), Lazola has not only honed his skills in understanding what sound financial management of public funds is, but also deepened his understanding of the many challenges faced in achieving better governance within government. He currently serves as the CEO of NL Exponent Solutions, a business venture that he and his partner were inspired to start through the advisory roles they played in formulating efficiency solutions for the public sector during their tenure at EY.
Lazola is a powerful force in the workplace and uses his positive attitude, networks and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed in turning around an increasingly ailing fiscus management setup within the public sector.

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