In his relentless pursuit of African excellence and development, Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu offers profound insights and solutions to the challenges Africa has faced and continues to encounter. He wrestles with the vexing question of how a continent with such a rich history and heritage, as well as potential, remains an underperforming region of the world and offers insights into potential pathways and strategies for breaking free from the vicious cycle of underdevelopment.

Africa can become the world’s production powerhouse in the second half of this century, provided that intentional and purposeful leadership emerges. Purposeful Leadership for Africa in the 21st Century delves into the leadership strategies, qualities and policies needed for an African renewal, aiming to reposition the continent as a strategic and competitive global player.

This book – a blueprint actually – is going to make you think deeply; it is a captivating tour de force that will inspire you to take action. – Professor Vusi Gumede

Prof Nkuhlu’s latest offering is not only a profound scholarly piece of work, but also comes with both the correct diagnosis and proffers practical solutions on what needs to be done. – Bonang Mohale

Available in all good bookstores from 16 October 2024.

When Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu answered the call to head up one of the big four auditing firms in the country, KPMG South Africa, during a crisis, he had no idea that he was in for the ride of his life. Headline-making scandals that were so serious that they caused a virtual earthquake within the auditing profession in South Africa, led many to question the integrity of the profession.

KPMG (SA) was perceived to be deeply implicated in state capture through its role as auditors of the Gupta family companies. There was also the infamous SA Revenue Services Report, authored by KPMG (SA) and the role of KPMG (SA) as auditors of the Venda Building Society (VBS) Bank that collapsed in March 2018.

In this book Professor Nkuhlu gives readers an intimate glimpse into what transpired after he took on the role of Chairman of KPMG South Africa from March 2018 to March 2020, as he struggled to understand how a 100-year-old prestigious firm like KPMG became embroiled in state capture and corruption. Severe damage was done to not only KPMG, but also to the entire auditing profession.

Nkuhlu’s account from his insider perspective is a cautionary tale of what happens when good governance and warning signs are ignored; and the long road back from disaster. The lessons learned apply not just for the auditing profession, but also for any corporate or business interested in good corporate governance.

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This book recounts over 60 years in the remarkable life of a man of many firsts – specifically the first African Chartered Accountant in South Africa. It tells the story of how Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu played key roles not only in the accounting profession, but also in academia, philanthropy, development and business.

The first edition of A Life of Purpose is about Wiseman’s resilience and determination in the face of economic adversity and political repression. It as much about the forging of his professional career as it is about the formation of his foundational values, work ethic and leadership skills.

This second edition, which includes the original chapters of the first edition, describes Wiseman’s life and achievements from 2006 to 2023. During this period he served at an international level in organisations such as the International Organisation of Employers (IoE) and the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS). In the academic sphere, he contributed to the transformation of the University of Pretoria during the 15 years he was chancellor. He has remained a trustee of the civil society organisation ACCORD, the African Union’s Covid 19 African Response Fund, and a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Wiseman Nkuhlu Trust, which he established, has played a pioneering role in paving the way for young black students of accounting and promoting public debate about the fundamental role of the accounting and auditing professions in South Africa. Since 2018, Wiseman has served on the advisory council for the Auditor General of South Africa and he remains chairman of KPMG SA, after assisting to steer the company from its fall from grace in the state capture era.

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