SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS - 2020 REPORT SOUTH AFRICA'S CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION & THE UN SDGs
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION & THE UN SDGs SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2020 REPORT #aprofessionofnationalvalue
SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
TABLE OF
SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing 46
CONTENTS SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation 52
SDG 7: Clean & Affordable Energy 56
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure 60
What Does It Mean for a Profession To Be Relevant? 04
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality 64
About This Year’s Report 07
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities 68
How Does South Africa Fare? 08
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production 72
SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals 10
SDG 13: Climate Action 76
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions 14
SDG 14: Life Below Water 80
SDG 4: Quality Education 18
SDG 15: Life On Land 84
SDG 1: No Poverty 24
Sustainability Is Everyone’s Problem 88
SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth 28
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger 40 representative of the Institute
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN
FOR A PROFESSION TO
BE RELEVANT?
Every professional, regardless of whether they are obligation, and public duty, as a public auditor? 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and SDGs by 2030. SAICA has undertaken to track the
an engineer, lawyer, doctor or accountant, exists to Whilst the public auditor might certify accounts, this 169 associated targets to address the full range of manner in which its members are contributing to
serve society. brings a different responsibility. In the same way social and economic-development issues facing a better world and showcase this in special annual
as a CFO who provides information for decision people around the world. These goals included reports like this one.
From the onset, we believe that professionals have
making supports the entity that he/she serves so finding solutions for poverty, hunger, health,
a duty to serve society. This stems from the fact As Goal 17 outlines, it is the partnerships-based
that it meets its own responsibilities, the entity has education, climate change, gender equality,
that, first of all, they are a part of the elite class and approach underpinned by collective actions that
a responsibility to society. It has a responsibility water, sanitation, energy, environment and social
are in the very top echelons of leadership and, by will truly see us reach the targets set in the 2030
to deliver financial or commercial returns to its justice. When bunched up, these goals provide
the nature of their positions and knowledge, it is Agenda. We are encouraged by our profession’s
investors, but it also has a duty to behave as governments, businesses and civil society with
for the benefit of society to invest in their value. It commitment to the SDGs. However, the
responsible corporate citizens. a universal roadmap to tackle urgent challenges,
may sound altruistic, but it is something we believe commitment and actions of individuals alone is not
to meaningfully engage with emerging risks and
– that all professionals have a noble cause to bring Serving society informs our sense of what SAICA enough to see us deliver on the Global Goals.
discover new opportunities for creating value.
to bear, a noble obligation to serve society. One that should always be (inside that sweet spot of relevance
As SAICA we have united around the SDGs
does not warrant non-payment of servitude. where the organisation needs to find itself) as an Whenever we think about the themes “a profession
to deepen the country’s understanding of the
important facet to help its members become more of national value”, the UN SDGs or nation building,
For accounting professionals this mandate goes challenges, opportunities and dynamics that can be
accustomed to what it means to serve the public we are reminded that it is imperative that we find a
even deeper. leveraged to accelerate and prioritise the delivery of
interest while it offers support to this quest. very good way to anchor all of this very good work
the SDGs.
In its Constitution, the International Federation of in the idea that the profession needs to be in a
SAICA, therefore, must continue to create platforms
Accountants (IFAC) stipulates that its mission is position to be able to solve some of society’s most It should be incumbent on all professionals – not just
for members to collaborate in delivering that value
to serve the public’s interest. This is a nobility that pressing problems. We are not going to do that by those in the accountancy profession – to rally behind
so needed by society. It has to be about dealing
sometimes gets forgotten. If we think about the ourselves as SAICA. We can only achieve this by these Goals for the greater good of our country and
with the really pertinent questions of our time. In a
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants ensuring that our members understand their public our planet.
nutshell, we are not going to be relevant as long as
(SAICA), it is an institution that serves its members duty. Of course, making sure that they have the
we don’t help our members understand their public
and associates, regulates their behaviour, delivers technical competencies they need to have is also Regards
interest responsibilities while also failing to set
talent into the economy and society, upholds important and we shouldn’t take it for granted.
up platforms for their efficiency. It isn’t helpful for Freeman Nomvalo
standards, but ultimately it serves and supports
SAICA and the profession to have a narrow view of As the leading accountancy body in South Africa, SAICA CEO
members in fulfilling their duty of serving society.
what society expects of its membership. SAICA has been calling on its members not only to
If SAICA and its members and associates do “adopt” one of the SDGs, but also show the work Chantyl Mulder
Ultimately, we should be aware that the profession
not serve society, the profession would lose that members do – in their personal and business SAICA Executive
doesn’t exist for itself. It exists to serve society. Director: Nation Building
its relevance. Some query, for example, if it’s capacity – in assisting to help the world reach the
reasonable for an accountant to serve as a In 2015, world leaders gathered at the United
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and have the same Nations to adopt an ambitious framework of
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ABOUT THIS
YEAR’S REPORT
SA’S CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY
PROFESSION WORKING TOWARDS
THE SDGs
The 2020 SA’s Chartered Accountancy Profession and the UN SDGs
Report illustrates not just the unique challenges posed by the SDGs on
both a global and local front, but also celebrates the unique contributions
of individuals and companies as they pertain to the Global Goals.
Through the voluntary contributions of our members and associates,
SAICA has, for the third year running, extracted key learnings that can
help build the momentum required across the sector. It is notable, for
example, that quality education, no poverty and inequality were cited
among the top three concerns among both our individual member and
company responses. This is no surprise when you consider that these
areas remain the key priorities South Africa needs to focus on if we are
to move our country forward.
Indeed, the initiatives that follow are great examples of how the
chartered accountancy profession is living its purpose every day
through projects run by SAICA, corporate firms and individual
members. They are a testament of how, little by little, the profession
is helping bring the SDGs to fruition through the collective response
of our members (whether in their individual or business capacity) to
the national and global challenges of poverty, inequality and societal
degradation. By reporting the Goals in a non-linear fashion, this report
also illustrates which of the SDGs the profession is most involved in
so as to illustrate how our profession is accelerating the achievement
of the SDGs by collaboratively honing its efforts into concrete
development actions.
SAICA thanks all its members, associates and the firms who voluntarily
reported on their SDG-related initiatives during this year’s call for
information and hopes that the pages that follow have successfully
articulated the emerging trends we are seeing across the profession to
drive wider sector action that we can all align around.
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HOW DOES
SOUTH AFRICA
FARE?
SDG DASHBOARD*
SOUTH AFRICA’S OVERALL
PERFORMANCE*
The SDG Dashboard, published by Cambridge University Press, highlights the strengths
and weaknesses of each of the 193 participating country in relation to each of the
17 SDGs. SDG Global Rank 110
To understand South Africa’s performance, it’s important to understand how our region of 166 countries
(Sub-Saharan Africa) has performed over the past five years.
According to the Dashboards, the average SDG Index score for Sub-Saharan Africa
countries has improved significantly since 2015. Yet, sub-Saharan African continues to Index Score 63.4
face major challenges with the Covid-19 pandemic threatening to undo much of the vs a regional average score of 53.1
progress that has been made.
As a result of the widespread poverty in the region, performance on socioeconomic * According to the UN’s 2020 Africa SDG Index and Dashboards Report
goals and access to basic services and infrastructure (SDGs 1 to 9) are poor compared
to other world regions. The disruption of international supply chains, particularly the
food supply chain, is also likely to have very negative impacts on the SDG performance
of many sub-Saharan Africa.
CURRENT ASSESSMENT - SDG DASHBOARD
Here’s how South Africa’s performance shaped up this year:
SDG SDG
SDG
17 100 01 SDG
16 02
75
SDG SDG
15 50
03
25
SDG 0 SDG
14 04
SOUTH AVERAGE
SDG AFRICA SDG
PERFORMANCE
13 05 BY SDG
SDG SDG
12 06
Major challenges Challenges remain
SDG SDG
11 07 Significant challenges SDG achieved
Source: UN.org
SDG SDG
10 SDG 08
09
8 9
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 17 SDG achieved On track
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize
the global partnership for sustainable development.
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PARTNERSHIP
FOR THE GOALS
“The Global Goals can only be met if we work together.
International investments and support is needed to ensure
innovative technological development, fair trade and market
access, especially for developing countries. To build a better
world, we need to be supportive, empathetic, inventive,
passionate, and above all, cooperative.”
- www.globalgoals.org
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
• There has been a positive side effect of the crisis
on this global partnership goal. The concerted
international action by the scientific community,
policymakers, business, and civil society has been
unprecedented in the face of the current global crisis.
• This mobilisation is expected to accelerate the
identification of solutions and contribute to building
stronger international and multisector partnerships.
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HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY ADVOCACY AND POLICY REFORMS
PROFESSION IS HELPING*
Championing the outcomes of public
How it links policy to benefit society, government
GOAL 17 to this SDG and business through over 15 policy
discussions and working groups.
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IN ACTION
Number of All South Africans
(50% of members beneficiaries
involved in SDG 17
projects do so in their Region impacted
KNOWN personal capacity)
Nationwide & International
PROJECTS
Profession’s SAICA
involvement
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
IMPACTED IN 2020
FINBIZ2030 SOUTH AFRICA IRBA CHAIRED COVID-19 TASK FORCE
ALL SOUTH AFRICANS Establishing an active and engaged
global finance and business community Dealing with financial and compliance
GENERAL SOCIETY How it links How it links
dedicated to achieving the SDGs (joint related matters during COVID in order to
to this SDG initiative between OYW and Chartered
to this SDG sustain the financial sector.
Accountants Worldwide).
Number of 100 CAs(SA)
Number of All South Africans
beneficiaries beneficiaries
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Region impacted International Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s Various SAICA members
Profession’s SAICA
NATIONWIDE INTERNATIONAL involvement involvement
THESE PROJECTS
ALSO IMPACT KUMBAYA AFRICA ONE YOUNG WORLD (OYW)
WWW.ONEYOUNGWORLD.COM
Identifying, promoting and connecting
Scaling NPOs through an incubation
the world’s most impactful young
How it links programme that helps them create legal How it links leaders to create a better world, with
to this SDG structures, proper governance, strategic to this SDG more responsible, more effective
vision, etc.
leadership.
Number of 7 NPOs Number of Not disclosed
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted International Region impacted International
Profession’s Thabo Mongatane, CA(SA) Profession’s Various SAICA members
involvement involvement
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 16 Major challenges remain Progress stagnating
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for
sustainable development, provide access to justice
for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive
institutions at all levels.
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PEACE, JUSTICE
& STRONG
“Compassion and a strong moral compass is essential to
every democratic society. Yet, persecution, injustice and
abuse still runs rampant and is tearing at the very fabric of
civilisation. We must ensure that we have strong institutions,
global standards of justice and a commitment to peace
everywhere.”
INSTITUTIONS
- www.globalgoals.org
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
• South Africa has made some progress in areas
pertaining to SDG 16 having taken actions to stabilise and
restore the credibility of institutions including:
– the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the South
African Revenue Service (SARS), the State Security
Agency (SSA) and the South African Police Service
(SAPS).
• However, one of the major challenges facing South
Africa with regard to SDG 16 relates to discrimination.
The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate
Speech Bill 2018 is one of the key legislative strides
that the Department of Justice is making in terms of
counteracting discrimination.
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CONSCIOUS AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
DIALOGUE
HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY Evaluating businesses’ role in society
PROFESSION IS HELPING* How it links following the recent governance lapses
GOAL 16
to this SDG seen in the country, including KPMG’s
recent past.
IN ACTION
Number of 90 attendees
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beneficiaries
(50% of members Region impacted WC
involved in SDG 16
projects do so in their Profession’s
KNOWN personal capacity) involvement
KPMG
PROJECTS
DEMOCRACY WORKS GOOD GOVERNANCE ACADEMY
WWW.GOODGOVERNANCE.ACADEMY
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
IMPACTED IN 2020
Gathering input from national and
Developing the capacity of young
OVER 40 000 PEOPLE How it links
to this SDG
people to contribute to a transparent,
accountable and responsive values-
How it links
to this SDG
international universities and business
schools on critical governance issues
for the benefit of the future corporate
based South Africa.
leaders of South Africa.
GENERAL SOCIETY | ACADEMIA
Number of 25 youths
Number of Over 800 business leaders and
beneficiaries beneficiaries academics
Region impacted EC, KZN, MP, NC and WC Region impacted Nationwide
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Profession’s KPMG
Profession’s SAICA partnership
involvement involvement
NATIONWIDE
LEADERSHIP IN TIMES OF CRISES SERIES SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
WWW.ACCOUNTANCYSA.ORG.ZA/COVID-19
THESE PROJECTS
ALSO IMPACT
Presenting over 16 weeks’ worth of
softer skills and ethical leadership to
Promoting accountable governance and
explore what it means to be a leader in
fighting corruption via Policy Influence,
SDG 4 Quality education How it links
to this SDG
unprecedented times. Topics included
how to claim from the UIF, advice for
How it links
to this SDG
Public Participation, Private Sector
Accountability, Litigation, Capacity
businesses affected by lockdowns,
Building and Whistle-Blowing.
business continuity in times of crisis, the
future of work, and mental health.
SDG 5 Gender equality
Number of Over 40 000 attendees
Number of 50 organisations
beneficiaries beneficiaries
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted Nationwide
SDG 17 Partnership for the Goals Profession’s
involvement
SAICA
Profession’s
involvement
KPMG & SAICA
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 4 Significant challenges
remain
Progress moderately
improving
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and
promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
“Education liberates the intellect, unlocks the imagination and
is fundamental for self-respect. It is the key to prosperity and
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opens a world of opportunities, making it possible for each
of us to contribute to a progressive, healthy society. Learning
benefits every human being and should be available to all.”
- www.globalgoals.org
QUALITY HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
EDUCATION
• Education is facing a serious and direct impact from the pandemic,
with the closure of learning institutions across South Africa.
• Inequalities in education have been exacerbated by COVID-19.
• In low-income areas, children’s school completion rates are:
– 79% in the richest 20% of households
– 34% in the poorest 20% of households
• Schools closures kept 90% of all students out of school -
reversing years of education progress.
– In many areas, learning for all but the most privileged was
stopped altogether as learners had no access to remote learning
tools.
• The immediate impact of this crisis on education include:
– poor learning outcomes,
– delayed progression and graduations,
– potential lifelong harm by delaying the development of crucial
social and emotional skills, and
– widened inequality. Indeed, it is expected that many children
were forced to go to work and did not return when schools
reopened.
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GOAL 4
IN ACTION SCHOOL- AND
LEARNER-RELATED PROJECTS
HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY
PROFESSION IS HELPING* BUSY BEES DILOKONG VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
A nursery school programme subsidising Initiating support programmes that
domestic workers’ children’s fees as develop learners interested in pursuing
How it links How it links
+100
well as providing opportunities for Science, Technology, Energy, Arts
to this SDG autistic children to attend classes and to this SDG and Mathematics (STEAM) and
(43% of members receive blended learning. Management Science careers.
involved in SDG 4
Number of Number of
projects do so in their beneficiaries
12 children
beneficiaries
50 learners
KNOWN PROJECTS personal capacity)
Region impacted GP Region impacted LP
Profession’s Angella Makowe Mutonhora, CA(SA)
Profession’s Cliford Maile, CA(SA)
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES involvement involvement
IMPACTED IN 2020
OVER 90 000 LEARNERS IMAGE.NATION NPO KPMG FAMILY FOR LITERACY
LEARNERS | STUDENTS | TEACHERS
Building pre-primary schools and
How it links providing curriculum support to ensure
How it links Eradicating childhood illiteracy by putting
to this SDG safe and clean learning environments.
to this SDG books into the hands of children in need.
Number of 150 children Number of 5 000 books
WHERE THESE beneficiaries beneficiaries
PROJECTS ARE FOUND
Region impacted GP Region impacted Nationwide
NATIONWIDE
Profession’s Mandy Muchnick, CA(SA) Profession’s KPMG
involvement involvement
THESE PROJECTS
ALSO IMPACT
RUTA SECHABA FOUNDATION THUTHUKA EDUCATION UPLIFTMENT FUND
WWW.SAICA.CO.ZA/THUTHUKA
Providing academic- and sport-related Providing career guidance, subject
SDG 5 Gender equality How it links scholarships, bursaries and awards How it links choice assistance and academic support
to this SDG to qualifying black learners at Curro to this SDG (particularly in mathematics) to learners
schools. around South Africa.
Number of Number of 88 209 learners from 1 926 schools
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth beneficiaries
1 300 learners
beneficiaries (over 1 million learners since inception)
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted Nationwide
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities Profession’s Adam Kajee, CA(SA) Profession’s SAICA
involvement involvement
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
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UNIVERSITY- AND
STUDENT-RELATED PROJECTS
IKUSASA STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
PROGRAMME (ISFAP) PWC’S 2020 AUDITING PROJECT
WWW.ISFAP.CO.ZA
Solving the ‘missing middle’ funding
challenge by providing students with
How it links the full cost of study and wrap-around
How it links Redesigning auditing in SA Universities
to this SDG support for 11 occupations of high
to this SDG for online study.
demand.
INSTITUTIONS OF
Number of 280 students Number of LEARNING SUPPORT
+ 1 500 students
beneficiaries (2 119 students since inception) beneficiaries
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted Nationwide CET CAPACITY BUILDING IN FINANCE AND DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PORTAL
Profession’s SAICA founded
Profession’s PwC
involvement involvement Establishing systems, processes and
Supporting the accurate financial
controls to create sustainable financial
reporting of schools and providing the
How it links management and human resource How it links appropriate assurance that registered
to this SDG management structures as well as to this SDG auditors have audited their financial
THUTHUKA BURSARY FUND TOPC GRADUATE coaching and mentoring finance and
statements.
WWW.SAICA.CO.ZA/THUTHUKA ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME human resource staff in CET Colleges.
Recruiting unemployed youth to Number of 9 colleges
Number of 23 000 schools
Supporting financially-needy African and participate in the FASSET – AT(SA) beneficiaries beneficiaries
How it links Coloured aspiring CA(SA) with the full
How it links Membership Designation through
to this SDG cost of study and wrap-around support.
to this SDG AT(SA)’s Test of Professional
Competence (ToPC). Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted Nationwide
Number of 1 105 students Number of
beneficiaries (Over 4 000 since inception) beneficiaries
50 students Profession’s SAICA
Profession’s SAICA
involvement involvement
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted Nationwide
PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Profession’s Profession’s SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY (SGB) PROJECT
involvement
SAICA and the profession
involvement
SAICA/AT(SA) PREPARATION AND AUDIT WORKSHOPS
Improving governance at public schools Helping schools improve their financial
How it links How it links
TEACHER/EDUCATOR/ to this SDG
by helping them prepare their financial
statements for audits.
to this SDG
management and governance through
their SGB structures.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Number of Not disclosed
Number of 108 schools and 108 unemployed
beneficiaries beneficiaries graduates
FREE STATE GR12 EDUCATORS IEB ACCOUNTING USER
ACCOUNTING TRAINING GROUP CONFERENCE
Region impacted GP & LP Region impacted EC, GP & KZN
Virtual training for novice and
How it links underperforming Grade 12 accounting
How it links Providing supporting material and learner
to this SDG to this SDG resources to IEB teachers. Profession’s SAICA
Profession’s SAICA
teachers. involvement involvement
Number of 55 teachers
Number of 205 teachers
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted FS Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s SAICA
Profession’s SAICA
involvement involvement
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 1 Major challenges remain Progress stagnating
GOAL OBJECTIVE
End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
“Eradicating poverty is not a task of charity, it’s an act of
justice and the key to unlocking enormous human potential.
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Still, nearly half of the world’s population lives in poverty and
lacks food and clean water. This is killing thousands of people
around the globe every day. SDG 1 seeks to find ways to feed
the hungry, wipe out disease and give everyone in the world a
chance to prosper and live a productive and meaningful life.”
- www.globalgoals.org
NO POVERTY
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
Before COVID-19, the 2030 poverty forecast was 26%, far from
achieving the 2030 objective. The consequences of COVID-19,
however, pose real challenges to the achievement of SDG 1 by 2030
because COVID-19 caused the first increase in global poverty in
decades and pushed +71 million people into extreme poverty
in 2020. Here are some eye-opening statistics about Africa and our
country:
• Nine out of ten extremely poor people in the world live in Africa.
• The pandemic is forecasted to have pushed more than
one million people into extreme poverty in South Africa.
• Currently, 55% of the population in South Africa live below the
global poverty line of R1 227 per month.
• More than 20 million people live on social grants, according to
Statistics South Africa.
• With increases in relative and absolute poverty, the gap between
the rich and poor is envisaged to widen going forward.
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HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY
PROFESSION IS HELPING*
+50
KNOWN PROJECTS
(59% of members
involved in SDG 1
projects do so in their
personal capacity)
GOAL 1
IN ACTION
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES THE HOPE FACTORY’S COVID-19
GA-MPHAHLELE HOME-COMING
IMPACTED IN 2020
WWW.MPHAHLELEHC.ORG
RELIEF SUPPORT PROGRAMME
WWW.ACCOUNTANCYSA.ORG.ZA/COVID-19/COVID-19-SMME-SUPPORT
OVER 4 MILLION Eradicating poverty through impactful
and sustainable projects (including
CHILDREN (SCHOOL LEARNERS AND STUDENTS)
How it links building flushing toilets, handing out food How it links Assisting ailing start-ups during the
ORPHANAGES | WOMEN | IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES to this SDG parcels, supplying masks and sanitisers, to this SDG COVID-19 pandemic.
renovating classrooms, etc.) in rural and
underprivileged communities.
Number of +1 500 households Number of Beneficiaries on the Flagship SED Qalisa
beneficiaries beneficiaries Programme
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Region impacted LP Region impacted EC
Profession’s Moeletji Mapheto, SAICA trainee Profession’s SAICA /The Hope Factory & KPMG
NATIONWIDE INTERNATIONAL involvement involvement employees
THESE PROJECTS
ALSO IMPACT THE HOPE FACTORY’S FLAGSHIP
SED QALISA PROGRAMME SAICA UIF ADVOCACY INITIATIVE
WWW.THEHOPEFACTORY.CO.ZA
Training and mentoring individuals (with
SDG 4 Quality education How it links a particular focus on women and the How it links
Advocating with the Department of
Employment and Labour for clarity and
to this SDG youth) to effectively establish self- to this SDG corrections to the UIF benefit directives.
sustainable. small businesses.
Number of Number of All South Africans claiming UIF due to
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth beneficiaries
1 900 since inception
beneficiaries COVID-19 (estimated: 4.2 million citizen)
Region impacted EC Region impacted Nationwide
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities
Profession’s SAICA /The Hope Factory
Profession’s SAICA
involvement involvement
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 8 Major challenges remain Progress stagnating
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable
economic growth, full and productive employment and
decent work for all.
“Economic growth should be a positive force for the whole planet.
This is why we must make sure that financial progress creates
decent and fulfilling jobs while not harming the environment.
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We must protect labour rights and once and for all put a stop to
modern slavery and child labour. If we promote job creation with
expanded access to banking and financial services, we can make
sure that everybody gets the benefits of entrepreneurship and
innovation.”
- www.globalgoals.org
DECENT WORK
& ECONOMIC
GROWTH HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
• Before the COVID-19 crisis, economic growth remained below the
SDG target and now recession means moving further away from the
target. It is also expected that the economic impact will be felt more
harshly in urban areas.
• South Africa’s GDP is expected to plunge nearly 8% this year.
• Job security has been impacted since many businesses were
ordered to shut down for extended periods, these include but are
not limited to tourism, travel, services, and manufacturing.
• 3 million South Africans lost their jobs during the first month of
the pandemic.
• Those who work in informal urban employment are most in jeopardy.
• Firms and businesses are at high risk to COVID-19 related effects
especially SMMEs. Analysts predict that around 60% of SMEs may
close before the crisis is over.
• Statistics South Africa has reported the unemployment rate at 30.1%
with 40% of young people unemployed.
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GOAL 8
IN ACTION
HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY AT(SA) WORK PLACEMENT FOR BUSINESS RESCUE PRACTITIONER
PROFESSION IS HELPING* UNEMPLOYED YOUTH PROGRAMME (BRP) PROJECT
Placing unemployed youth with Providing training and advocacy for
How it links diplomas in accounting into 18-month How it links BRPs through seminars and liaison with
to this SDG long work placement opportunities. to this SDG the CIPC.
26
KNOWN
PROJECTS
(77% of members
involved in SDG 8
projects do so in both
their personal and
business capacity)
Number of
beneficiaries
Region impacted
50 students
GP
Number of
beneficiaries
Region impacted
Not disclosed
Nationwide
Profession’s SAICA/AT(SA) Profession’s SAICA
involvement involvement
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
IMPACTED IN 2020
FETOLA MENTOR HOTLINE PILOT
EY BUSINESS CLINICS
PROGRAMME
OVER 3 000 PEOPLE
Helping small business customers with
UNEMPLOYED YOUTH | SMMES | WOMEN | THE DISABLED How it links Providing practical training and coaching How it links pro-bono professional services through a
to this SDG to women-owned businesses. to this SDG mentor hotline (in collaboration with the
ABASA, FNB and Fetola)
Number of 35 female entrepreneurs Number of 400 SMMEs and 300 SAICA members
beneficiaries beneficiaries and associates
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Region impacted GP Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s EY Profession’s SAICA Enterprise Development
NATIONWIDE INTERNATIONAL involvement involvement
THESE PROJECTS
ALSO IMPACT FLAME PROJECT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT SOUTH AFRICA
Implementing a Financial Literacy and Inspiring young people through hands-
SDG 1 No poverty How it links Micro Enterprise (Flame) Programme How it links on, experiential programmes that
to this SDG for SMMEs on behalf of the ASISA to this SDG teach key concepts of work readiness,
Foundation. entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
Number of Number of
SDG 5 Gender equality beneficiaries
44 SMMEs
beneficiaries
490 learners
Region impacted EC, GP KZN, NW & WC Region impacted GP, KZN and WC
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities
Profession’s SAICA/The Hope Factory Profession’s EY
involvement involvement
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
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SAICA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
PWC FASSET TVET COLLEGE INTERNSHIP
KHULISA IBIZNIS MAZARS EGOLI ART FAIR FLAGSHIP SMME PROGRAMME (FINANCIAL
PROGRAMME
EXCELLENCE FOCUS)
Providing support to SMMEs so that
Supporting young black township Providing TVET College interns with
How it links SMMEs though a J.P. Morgan funded
How it links Providing networking opportunities for How it links 18 months’ workplace experience within
How it links they can play an active and sustainable
to this SDG accelerator programme.
to this SDG local artists. to this SDG PwC.
to this SDG role in economic transformation and job
creation.
Number of 141 SMMEs / 50 unemployed Number of 250 local artists
Number of 38 interns (14 permanently employed Number of 1 000 SMMEs (450 jobs created)
beneficiaries accounting graduates beneficiaries beneficiaries since 2003) beneficiaries
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted GP Region impacted GP Region impacted GP
Profession’s SAICA Enterprise Development
Profession’s Mazars
Profession’s PwC
Profession’s SAICA Enterprise Development
involvement involvement involvement involvement
MAZARS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE MENTORSHIP ROOM WESGRO WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF ENTREPRENEURS
Uplifting women by providing
Addressing the socio-economic issues Providing a platform that engages Providing technical training to tourism,
How it links How it links How it links trade and investment in the Western
How it links mentorship and soft skills development
of unemployment and removing barriers mentees and mentors in a constructive,
to this SDG to this SDG to this SDG Cape
to this SDG to help them navigate the corporate
to entry. safe online learning environment.
world.
Number of Number of Number of 150 SMMEs
Number of 100 women
155 students 2 650 mentors and mentees beneficiaries beneficiaries
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted International Region impacted WC Region impacted GP
Profession’s Profession’s Profession’s KPMG
Profession’s Waseela Abed, CA(SA)
Mazars Hiten Keshave, CA(SA) involvement involvement
involvement involvement
THE HOPE FACTORY’S NEW VENTURE
NUTRALIFE AFRICA YES
CREATION PROGRAMME
Equipping and educating SMMEs
A farming project in Zimbabwe that Creating opportunities within business
How it links through the transfer of knowledge and How it links grows moringa for export while
How it links as a learning and training platform for
to this SDG skills in business, personal and financial to this SDG upskilling women as farmworkers.
to this SDG previously unemployed youth.
skills development.
Number of 63 SMMEs Number of 6 people
Number of 12 youth
beneficiaries beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted EC, GP, KZN & WC Region impacted International (Zimbabwe) Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s SAICA/The Hope Factory Profession’s Angella Makowe Mutonhora, CA(SA)
Profession’s Mazars
involvement involvement involvement
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SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 5 Challenges remain Progress moderately improving
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
“Gender bias is undermining our social fabric and devalues
all of us. It is not just a human rights issue; it is a tremendous
5
waste of the world’s human potential. By denying women
equal rights, we deny half the population a chance to live life
at its fullest. Political, economic and social equality for women
will benefit all the world’s citizens. Together, we can eradicate
prejudice and work for equal rights and respect for all.”
- www.globalgoals.org
GENDER
EQUALITY
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
• The pandemic is affecting everyone but not in the same way.
• Women and girls were more affected by the negative impact
of COVID-19 (job losses, education shortfalls, etc.) than men.
• Women bore additional household burdens during the pandemic
than men.
• The economic shock of COVID-19 could lead to a prolonged
decline in women’s incomes and labour market participation
in developing countries where women are mainly (more than
70%) employed in the informal economy.
• During the pandemic, violence against women and girls
around the world increased – South Africa’s GBV and femicide
command centre recorded more than 120 000 victims in the first
three weeks of lockdown.
• Women make up 65% of the healthcare workforce (nurses) and
are more likely to be frontline health workers and caretakers. As
such, they are more highly exposed to the virus than men.
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AFRICAN WOMEN CHARTERED
HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY ACCOUNTANTS (AWCA)
WWW.AWCA.CO.ZA
PROFESSION IS HELPING*
GOAL 5 How it links
to this SDG
Accelerating the development of black
female CAs(SA) by nurturing them from
IN ACTION school right through their career.
18 KNOWN
PROJECTS
(50% of members
involved in SDG 5
projects do so in their
personal capacity)
Number of
beneficiaries
Region impacted
124 women
Nationwide
Profession’s AWCA
involvement
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
IMPACTED IN 2020
DREAM GIRLS ACADEMY EY’S NEXTGEN PROGRAMME
WWW.DREAMGIRLSACADEMY.COM
OVER 12 000 WOMEN Developing the next generation of
Empowering teenage girls and young women leaders by empowering
STUDENTS | WOMEN | SMMES How it links How it links
women to become self-sufficient, and aiding girls from disadvantaged
to this SDG contributing members of society. to this SDG backgrounds from matric through to
university.
Number of + 800 girls Number of 226 girls
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted GP, KZN, WC
WHERE THESE Profession’s Profession’s
Nancy Chakabuda, CA(SA) EY
PROJECTS ARE FOUND involvement involvement
NATIONWIDE INTERNATIONAL
FARANANI RURAL TRAINING PROGRAMME JES FOORD FOUNDATION
Nurturing women to become business-
How it links owners by providing them with the
How it links Buying and packing goodie bags to be
THESE PROJECTS to this SDG necessary know-how to get started.
to this SDG distributed to victims of sexual violence.
ALSO IMPACT
Number of 3 600 women
Number of 60 women
beneficiaries beneficiaries
SDG 3 Good health & well-being
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted KZN
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth Profession’s
involvement
PwC
Profession’s
involvement
Mazars
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
36 37SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
LEADERSHIP EVOLUTION MASTERCLASS MAZARS’ WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
SERIES PROGRAMME
Identifying, appreciating, growing and
Addressing the gender equality issue at retaining women within Mazars and
How it links leadership levels within business and
How it links supporting the Shape Her Essence
to this SDG the practice.
to this SDG project by collecting sanitary pads for
school-going girls.
Number of 20 women
Number of 179 women
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted KZN Region impacted EC, FS, GP, KZN, NC & WC
Profession’s SAICA
Profession’s Mazars (founded by Rochelle Murugan,
involvement involvement CA(SA))
THE PRIDE@KPMG TSHWARANANG LEGAL ADVOCACY CENTRE
Providing legal support to Gender Based
Celebrating and supporting the Violence (GBV) victims and developing
How it links advancement of the firm’s LGBT+
How it links an app to enable access to justice for
to this SDG community.
to this SDG victims of GBV and violence against
children.
Number of Not disclosed
Number of 800 victims
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted GP
Profession’s KPMG
Profession’s KPMG
involvement involvement
UN WOMEN’S HEFORSHE INITIATIVE WE ARE RUNNERS
Global initiative working to achieve Hosting community upliftment drives
How it links gender equality in the workplace and
How it links to keep girls in school by collecting and
to this SDG beyond.
to this SDG distributing sanitary towels.
Number of 5 600 staff members
Number of 20 girls
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted International Region impacted GP
Profession’s PwC
Profession’s Mbalenhle Zulu, CA(SA)
involvement involvement
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ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 2 Major challenges remain Progress moderately improving
GOAL OBJECTIVE
End hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and
promote sustainable agriculture.
“Hunger is the leading cause of death in the world. Our planet has
provided us with tremendous resources, but unequal access and
inefficient handling leaves millions of people malnourished. SDG
2’s targets maintain that if we promote sustainable agriculture
2
using modern technologies and fair distribution systems, we can
sustain the whole world’s population and make sure that nobody
will ever suffer from hunger again.”
- www.globalgoals.org
GENDER
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
EQUALITY THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
Before COVID-19 food security was already on the rise (26.4% of global
population was affected by food insecurity). Since the COVID-19 crisis,
the entire agri-food supply chain has been disrupted. Lockdown measures
that restrict movement and trade across borders have contributed to food
insecurity across the continent. Added to this, governments’ restrictions on
travel and movement have led to a shortage of labour and raw materials as
well as price fluctuations resulting in food crises and hunger.
• Evidence indicates that 135 million people globally are forecast to be
food insecure in 2020.
• The majority, about 73 million people, live in Africa.
• One in five people in Africa are undernourished.
• 30% of children under five – approximately 59 million children – have
stunted growth, greater than the global average of 21.9%.
• Additionally, children are suffering from being out of school and not
having access to school meals, which many depend on.
• The pandemic has also created an additional threat to food systems -
impacting both consumers as well as small-scale food producers.
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HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY
PROFESSION IS HELPING*
GOAL 2
+40
IN ACTION
(66% of members
involved in SDG 2
projects do so in their
KNOWN personal capacity)
PROJECTS
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
IMPACTED IN 2020 AEROBOTICS COVID-19 DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAMME
OVER 100 MILLION Providing tree crop artificial intelligence
that surveys fields for growers to
CHILDREN | LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS | THE ELDERLY | THE HOMELESS How it links produce per-tree analytics including How it links Providing emergency relief to vulnerable
to this SDG health, canopy area, height, volume, to this SDG communities.
pests and diseases detection and yield
estimates.
Number of 100 million people (estimated)
Number of 160 senior citizens, 9 ECDs and 1 school
beneficiaries beneficiaries feeding scheme
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Region impacted International Region impacted GP and MP
Profession’s Stuart van der Veen, CA(SA)
Profession’s KPMG
NATIONWIDE INTERNATIONAL involvement involvement
THESE PROJECTS
ALSO IMPACT ESCOLHA DO POVO THE GAP COLLEGE BUCKETS OF HOPE
WWW.ROSSAFRICA.COM/INDEX.PHP/MOZAMBIQUE
A commercial hatchery, maize and
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth How it links feed milling operation enhancing the How it links Handing over buckets of hope filled with
to this SDG livelihood of small-scale farmers in to this SDG groceries and toiletries.
Mozambique.
Number of Number of
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities beneficiaries
Over 7 000 farmers
beneficiaries
40 people
Region impacted International Region impacted GP
SDG 14 Life below water Profession’s Manuel Rodrigues, CA(SA)
Profession’s EY
involvement involvement
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
42 43SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
HARVEN GROUND (PTY) LTD MEALS ON WHEELS SA
WWW.MOW.ORG.ZA
Providing cooked meals to the poorest
Tackling poverty and hunger through of the poor, vulnerable persons and the
How it links farming activities in rural areas in the
How it links elderly as well as providing community
to this SDG former Transkei.
to this SDG support, infrastructures and services to
those in need.
Number of 7 people
Number of 31 million meals served annually
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted EC Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s Bonginkosi Kalipa (BCom Student and Profession’s Joy Malete, CA(SA)
involvement SAICA SLS 2019 winner) involvement
NALITHEMBA FARMING POWELTRY
Empowering the community to farm
Implementing healthy and safe poultry
How it links vegetables, pigs and chicken to alleviate How it links farming practices in a small village in
to this SDG extreme financial strain and help them to this SDG Tsolo.
participate in commercial farming.
Number of 20 beneficiaries
Number of 1 community
beneficiaries beneficiaries
Region impacted EC Region impacted EC
E Sanele Sibeko, Kamva Ndinisa &
Profession’s Babalwa Gova, CA(SA)
Profession’s Nkateko Ngobeni (BCom Students and
involvement involvement SAICA SLS 2019 finalists)
RISE AGAINST HUNGER
HTTP://RAHAFRICA.ORG/
How it links Volunteer based meal packaging and
to this SDG distribution nutrition programme.
Number of Not disclosed
beneficiaries
Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s Sean Beautement, CA(SA)
involvement
44 45SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 3 Major challenges
remain
Progress moderately
improving
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
“Over the last 15 years, the number of global childhood deaths
has been cut in half. This proves that it is possible to win the
3
fight against almost every disease. Still, governments spend
an astonishing amount of money and resources on treating
illnesses that are easy to prevent. SDG 3’s goal for worldwide
Good Health promotes healthy lifestyles, preventive measures
and modern, efficient healthcare for everyone.”
- www.globalgoals.org
GOOD HEALTH &
WELLBEING
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
• Healthcare systems, around the world, have been put under
immense pressure as an immediate result of the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
• South Africa has experience one of the world’s highest
COVID-19 infection rates despite some of the toughest
measures to contain the pandemic
• The pandemic has also:
– interrupted childhood immunisation programmes
– caused a spike in illness and deaths from communicable
disease
• With this health crisis, health workers were shifted to COVID-19
care, this has exacerbated shortages and South Africa’s already
weak health systems could face collapse. In the long term, this
could be the weak spot that disrupts the vision of universal
access to health care by 2030.
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HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY
PROFESSION IS HELPING*
GOAL 3
+30
IN ACTION
(40% of members
involved in SDG 3
projects do so in their
KNOWN personal capacity)
PROJECTS
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
IMPACTED IN 2020 COVID-19 HEALTH CLUB EY COVID-19 CARE-KITS
ALL SOUTH AFRICANS A health and fitness club promoting
positive mental health amid the
How it links COVID-19 pandemic as well as providing How it links Reducing and preventing the spread of
CHILDREN | WOMEN | STUDENTS | THE ELDERLY to this SDG weekly healthy habit and online aerobics to this SDG the Corona virus in schools.
classes.
Number of Not disclosed
beneficiaries Number of 3 000 learners
beneficiaries
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Region impacted Nationwide
Region impacted GP, KZN & WC
Profession’s Andrea Klaasen, CA(SA)
involvement Profession’s EY
involvement
NATIONWIDE
FULUFHELO SIPHUMA FITNESS HEALTH AND WELLBEING ADVISORY GROUP
WWW.FULUFITNESS.COM
Running fitness masterclasses and
Promoting excellence in practices to
How it links health screenings to encourage people How it links advance the health and wellbeing of
THESE PROJECTS to this SDG to stay healthy and avoid communicable to this SDG employees around the world.
diseases.
ALSO IMPACT
Number of + 67 000 participants
Number of All South Africans
beneficiaries beneficiaries
SDG 1 No poverty
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted Nationwide
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth Profession’s
involvement
Fulufhelo Siphuma, CA(SA)
Profession’s
involvement
SAICA
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
48 49SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
KZN DOCTORS HEALTHCARE COALITION MASHAMBA SOCCER ACADEMY
HOTLINE WWW.MASHAMBAACADEMY.COM
Providing free consultations relating to
How it links Covid-19 to the uninsured and SA’s most How it links
Developing rural soccer players and
to this SDG vulnerable communities. to this SDG
providing them with a way out of rural
poverty.
Number of 450 doctors supported / 10 000 calls
beneficiaries made during lockdown Number of 5 000 community members
beneficiaries
Region impacted KZN
Region impacted LP
Profession’s KPMG
involvement Profession’s Mutondi Mashamba, CA(SA)
involvement
PROVINCIAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROJECT
THUTHUKA RESILIENCE TRAINING
BUILDING CAPACITY IN FINANCE
Providing tips to build resilience in the Providing financial management support
How it links face of major setbacks and mental
How it links and advice to hospital CEOs and
to this SDG health challenges.
to this SDG provincial structures.
Number of 1 105 students
Number of 5 Provincial Health Departments
beneficiaries beneficiaries
FS, KZN, MP, LP & the National Health
Region impacted Nationwide Region impacted Laboratory Services in GP
Profession’s SAICA
Profession’s SAICA
involvement involvement
BE WELL, WORK WELL PROGRAMME
How it links Focusing on staff’s mental, physical,
to this SDG financial and spiritual well-being.
Number of + 5 600 staff
beneficiaries
Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s PwC
involvement
50 51SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 6 Significant challenges
remain
Progress moderately
improving
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Ensure availability and sustainable management of
water and sanitation for all.
6
“One in three people live without sanitation. This is causing
unnecessary disease and death. Although huge global strides
have been made with regards to access to clean drinking
water, lack of sanitation (particularly in the developing world)
is undermining these advances. If we provide affordable
equipment and education in hygiene practices, we can stop
CLEAN WATER & this senseless suffering and loss of life.”
SANITATION - www.globalgoals.org
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
Washing hands with soap frequently under running water is the
main advice against the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, ensuring the
availability of clean water for all is crucial to cope and persist in the
fight against the spread of COVID-19.
• In South Africa more than 50% of communities do not have
access to running water in their households.
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HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY
PROFESSION IS HELPING*
12 KNOWN
PROJECTS
(45% of members
involved in SDG 6
projects do so in their
personal capacity)
GOAL 6
IN ACTION
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
IMPACTED IN 2020 ENVISIONIT PRIZE TAMDEV
2 000 COMMUNITIES Challenging high school learners to
create an innovative and sustainable
Designing, manufacturing and
installing foot-operated public hand
How it links water harvesting solution consisting How it links
LOCAL COMMUNITIES | INDUSTRY to this SDG +75% recyclable materials with the to this SDG
washing facilities in prioritised informal
settlements, hostels and social housing
ability to yield 100 litres of water per
within the Ekurhuleni Municipality.
day.
Number of Not disclosed
Number of 2 000 communities
beneficiaries beneficiaries
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Region impacted EC & LP Region impacted GP
Profession’s Malebo Maloka, CA(SA)
Profession’s SAICA
involvement involvement
EC, GP & LP
THESE PROJECTS
ALSO IMPACT
SDG 11 Sustainable cities & communities
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
54 55SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 7 Significant
challenges remain
Progress moderately
improving
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and
modern energy for all.
7
“Renewable energy solutions are becoming cheaper, more
reliable and more efficient every day. Our current reliance on
fossil fuels is unsustainable and harmful to the planet, which
is why we have to change the way we produce and consume
energy. Implementing these new energy solutions as fast as
CLEAN & possible is essential to counter climate change, one of the
AFFORDABLE
biggest threats to our own survival.”
ENERGY
- www.globalgoals.org
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
• Efforts are needed to scale up on sustainable and renewable
energy solutions.
• In South Africa, load shedding was suspended during lockdown
as a result of a decreased demand in electricity.
• However, as soon as the lockdown measures were eased, load
shedding was again introduced which has implications for
economic recovery.
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HOW THE ACCOUNTANCY
PROFESSION IS HELPING*
10 KNOWN
PROJECTS
(50% of members
involved in SDG 7
projects do so in their
personal capacity)
GOAL 7
IN ACTION
ESTIMATED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES ENEGRO HYDROGEN PROJECT
IMPACTED IN 2020
ALL SOUTH AFRICANS An Avon and Dedisa Peaking Power
Designing a high-level roadmap to assist
SA with the adoption of decarbonised
energy and building capacity around the
How it links Enterprise and Supplier Development How it links deployment of the hydrogen economy
LOCAL COMMUNITIES | INDUSTRY to this SDG programme developing entrepreneurs to this SDG across various sectors (in conjunction
within the energy sector.
with the Department of Science and
Innovation).
Number of 14 SMMEs Number of All South Africans
beneficiaries beneficiaries
WHERE THESE
PROJECTS ARE FOUND Region impacted EC, GP, NW and WC Region impacted Nationwide
Profession’s SAICA Enterprise Development Profession’s KPMG
involvement involvement
NATIONWIDE RIVERBANK WIND FARM SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT
Facilitating New Venture Creation Unit
How it links Standards within the Riverbank Wind
THESE PROJECTS to this SDG Farm project.
ALSO IMPACT
Number of 43 SMMEs
beneficiaries
SDG 9 Industry, innovation & infrastructure
Region impacted EC
SDG 13 Climate action Profession’s
involvement
SAICA Enterprise Development
* As reported by firms and members in business during the 2020 SAICA SDG survey
58 59SAICA | SDG REPORT | 2020
SOUTH AFRICA’S TREND PERFORMANCE
ABOUT FOR THIS SDG IN 2020
SDG 9 Significant
challenges remain
Progress moderately
improving
GOAL OBJECTIVE
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and
sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation.
9
“A functioning and resilient infrastructure is the foundation
of every successful community. To meet future challenges,
our industries and infrastructure must be upgraded. For this,
we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and
ensure equal and universal access to information and financial
markets. This will bring prosperity, create jobs and make sure
INDUSTRY, that we build stable and prosperous societies across the
INNOVATION & globe.”
INFRASTRUCTURE - www.globalgoals.org
HOW COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED ON
THIS SDG AND WHY IT MATTERS
• Globally, COVID-19 pandemic has led to extreme pressures in
infrastructure and industry and has halted innovation.
• Stats SA findings of its latest General Household Survey show
that while 59.3% of all South Africans have access to the
internet in some way, access at home remains low, with only
9.5% of the population has internet in their household.
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