The Legacy Award honours those who have built a legacy that will live on for many generations. Their legacy inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. Their stories will be remembered for decades, etched into the hearts and minds of others.
As the first black chartered accountant, Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu CA SA was a pioneer in the profession. In his over 40 years in the profession, he has played key roles in academia, philanthropy, development, business and politics. From being a political prisoner on Robben Island at the age of 19 to being an economic advisor to President Thabo Mbeki, he has been a leading light in inculcating a corporate culture of accountability, ethical business leadership and the advancement and development of South Africa.
