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Futhi Mtoba

Futhi Mtoba is the founder of Teach South Africa. She is also the former and first woman president of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa. Futhi Mtoba has made many contributions to the advancement of black leaders and she has filled many positions as a committed and courageous activist.

Biography

Futhi Temperance Mtoba was born on July 11th, 1955 in Swaziland, Africa. She was raised in Swaziland throughout her entire childhood. Futhi is one of nine siblings with two brothers and six sisters. Out of six sisters all but one have achieved the accomplishment of obtaining a degree. Her father taught them at an early age that hard work is never wasted and being independent is key. Futhi has always shown courage, confidence, and commitment ever since she was a young girl.

Education

Futhi’s interest in Economics helped pave the way for her career. She received her BA in Economics at the University of Botswana and Swaziland. After the completion of her studies, she moved to South Africa where she later earned her Honours in Economics and a Diploma in Banking Law. She also qualified as a chartered accountant of South Africa. Although Futhi had many educational accomplishments early on, she built her career from the ground up. Her journey to success still wasn't easy. It was hard for blacks to advance; it was especially difficult for black women due to the government and its policy-making decisions. In 1988, Futhi joined Deloitte & Touche a professional service company that focuses on the growth of black talent within their company.

Career and Work

Futhi Mtoba is a renowned accountant, who worked her way up to become chairman of one of the top accounting firms in South Africa, the Deloitte Southern Africa. Mtoba exhibits a remarkable amount of leadership. For example, “In May 2010 Mtoba was appointed as president of Business Unity South Africa where she is the first women to ever hold this position”. She is the first female president of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA), where she devotes her attention and effort to educate the upcoming generation of new black accountants. She is also a member of the audit committee of the South African Reserve Bank and a Board Member of United Nations Global Compact. Additionally, she is chairman of the National Anti Corruption Forum; lastly Mtoba currently serves as Chairperson of Council at the University of Pretoria. Futhi Mtoba is known for what she does as an accountant and for what she contributes to the society and for the betterment of black people. Futhi Mtoba is worth learning about. Her life embodies the core principals of hard work, dedication, attention to detail and perseverance. She has set the standard for those who come after her. She is truly a prime example that hard work is never wasted.

References

Biography of Futhi MTOBA. (2008, September 11). Retrieved from http://www.africansuccess.org/visuFiche.php?id=595

Ms Futhi Mtoba – Nelson Mandela Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved March 29, 2018, from https://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/ms-futhi-mtoba

Futhi Mtoba. (2018). Retrieved April 1, 2018, from http://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/profiles/futhi-mtoba/