PwC South Africa

The real work begins after signing. Completing a transaction is often seen as the finish line. In reality, it's only the beginning. The success of a deal is ultimately determined by what happens after signing, through effective execution, integration, stakeholder management, and value realisation. In the latest episode of our Business Success Podcast, Jan Groenewald, Africa Deals Leader at PwC South Africa, explores why value creation extends beyond financial modelling and transaction execution. He shares how organisations can better navigate complexity, bring together multidisciplinary expertise, and position themselves for sustainable growth long after the deal is complete. Watch the Business Success Podcast to learn how organisations can create lasting value across the deal lifecycle: https://ow.ly/XuRo50ZRjRc #PwCDeals #BusinessSuccessPodcast #ValueRealisation #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessGrowth

Trust is often spoken about as a value. Increasingly, it is becoming a strategy. As organisations navigate rising expectations around transparency, accountability and governance, the challenge is no longer simply being open. It is creating environments where people have the confidence to act, innovate, and make decisions in increasingly complex environments. "Trust enables innovation, decision-making, and growth." — Thaaniya Isaacs. The organisations that thrive in the years ahead may not be those with the most advanced technology, but those that intentionally design trust into their systems, culture, and ways of working. Explore these ideas in African Futures 2027: New and Native: https://ow.ly/UR7V50ZQwZF #AfricanFutures #NewAndNative #ValueInMotion #Innovation

Alumni Week is almost here, are you ready? The countdown to PwC Africa Alumni Week 2026 is officially on. In just two weeks, we’ll bring our incredible alumni community together to celebrate the people, connections and shared experiences that have shaped our network, and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. And you’re invited to the celebration. Our PwC Africa Alumni Cocktail Events are where connections come full circle, bringing together familiar faces and new introductions, meaningful conversations, and the moments that remind us your PwC journey doesn't end when you leave. This October, we’re bringing that story back together. Don’t wait until you see the photos to wish you were there. Reserve your place today: https://ow.ly/fWV050ZQxmW The countdown is on. The network is coming together. Will we see you there? #PwCAfricaAlumniWeek #YourNetworkForLife #ConnectCollaborateCreate #PwCAlumni #AfricaAlumni

Strong boards rely on strong risk leadership. PwC South Africa’s Director Training Programme equips corporate directors with practical skills to oversee risk and ensure resilience. Lusanda Ncoliwe will explore how effective risk frameworks, a risk-based approach, and the three lines of defense enable boards to navigate uncertainty and strengthen operational resilience. Participants will engage with real-world case studies and peer discussion and earn verifiable CPD certification, building confidence in risk oversight and crisis preparedness. Seats are limited. Register to secure your spot. https://ow.ly/O1FV50ZQvts #PwC #Leadership #Training

What is driving the resilience of South Africa's major banks in a rapidly evolving environment? Rivaan Roopnarain, PwC South Africa Banking and Capital Markets Partner, joined Kaya FM to unpack the forces shaping South African banks, from inflationary pressures and shifting interest rate expectations to the role of diversification in sustaining growth. The discussion also explores what these developments could mean for consumers and the broader economy. Listen to the interview here: https://ow.ly/l68M50ZQrqU #SAMajorBanksAnalysis #SABanking #SAMajorBanks

We're pleased to launch our latest blog, Buy-side readiness: Protecting value before the deal is done. In buy-side transactions, value creation doesn't start after close. It starts with business diligence that looks beyond the numbers and identifies what must be protected before value leaks. Customers. Talent. Technology. Operations. Cash. Momentum. In today's uncertain deals environment, understanding these value drivers is critical to making informed acquisition decisions and protecting long-term value. The buyers who preserve value best are often the ones who create it fastest. Read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/jeOI50ZQ83w #PwCBlog #DealsStrategy #ValueCreation

This is one invitation you don’t want to miss. PwC Africa Alumni Week 2026 is coming this October. We’re bringing the network together for an evening of connection, conversation, celebration, and possibility. Introducing the Alumni Cocktail Events Connect. Collaborate. Create what’s next. Imagine walking into a room filled with familiar faces, new connections, shared memories, and inspiring stories from across the PwC Africa alumni community. A moment that reminds you that once part of the PwC family, always part of the network. This isn’t just another event. It’s your network coming alive. One continent. One community. Countless connections. So, dust off those old PwC memories, reach out to your former colleagues and come be part of the celebration. Register today to secure your spot: https://ow.ly/vVtS50ZP0nW We’re bringing the network together. Will you be there? #PwCAfricaAlumniWeek #YourNetworkForLife #ConnectCollaborateCreate #PwCAlumni #AfricaAlumni #AlumniCocktail

Many internal audit functions are being asked to do more with less. At the same time, boards and stakeholders are expecting greater insight, stronger foresight, and more measurable value from assurance functions. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of internal audit and the qualities that will define the most effective and influential functions in the years ahead. https://ow.ly/ZTGt50ZPubK #BoardroomForumLive #InternalAudit

The future isn't either/or. It's both/and. Tradition and innovation. Stability and adaptability. Human insight and technological possibility. The most transformative futures won't be built by choosing one over the other, but by finding value in both. Across Africa, organisations are navigating the tension between legacy and transformation, uncovering new opportunities where resilience, reinvention and local relevance intersect. African Futures 2027: New and Native examines how organisations can navigate this intersection through eight thought-provoking patterns designed to spark new conversations about growth, trust, innovation, and what comes next. Explore the report and discover how the new and the native are coming together to shape Africa's future. https://ow.ly/vhHN50ZOLmm #AfricanFutures #NewAndNative #ValueInMotion #Innovation

Internal audit is facing a defining moment. As organisations navigate increasing complexity, evolving risks, and heightened stakeholder expectations, the pressure to demonstrate value has never been greater. The question is no longer whether internal audit is effective, but whether it is delivering the right impact. In the final episode of our Boardroom Forum Live Internal Audit in 3D series, Warren Gule and Wean Strydom join Giovanna De-Risi to bring together the nine dimensions of the framework and explore what the future demands from the profession. https://ow.ly/3C9o50ZPaL9 #BoardroomForumLive #InternalAudit