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Dr Prince Sarpong
Dr Prince Sarpong is a Senior Lecturer in the University of the Free State School of Financial Planning Law.

Dr Prince Sarpong, Senior Lecturer in the University of the Free State School of Financial Planning Law (SFPL), was recently honoured with the prestigious Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) prize for Financial Management. The ACCA is a globally recognised professional body for accountants.

Reflecting on his journey, Dr Sarpong acknowledges the challenges he faced to become one of the top ACCA students in financial management. “I reregistered with ACCA in December last year after a long hiatus of 14 years. From my past experience, I was aware that it would not be a walk in the park, so I had to work hard; but in everything I focus on the accumulation of knowledge that comes with preparation, which I consider an end in itself! This made the journey enjoyable rather than difficult,” he shared.

A journey of academic excellence

In the course of his illustrious career, Dr Sarpong has earned numerous accolades. He holds a PhD, an MCom in Finance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, and a Bachelor of Education (Psychology). In 2020, he authored a book, titled Portfolio Management for Financial Advisors, and he is currently working as the editor of an upcoming book, titled Theories and Practices in Financial Therapy. Dr Sarpong's research primarily revolves around financial market behaviour, and he has published several papers in esteemed international peer-reviewed journals.

Words of wisdom for fellow academics

In light of his achievements, Dr Sarpong offers valuable advice to ACCA students facing difficulties with their papers. “If you are an ACCA student struggling with your papers, I would suggest that you develop a study plan and create a schedule that allows you to study consistently and in a structured manner. It is also important to break down the material into manageable sections and set deadlines for yourself to complete each section,” he advises.

As a committed academic, Dr Sarpong recognises the immense value of holding an ACCA qualification. He believes that it enhances his credibility and demonstrates to both his students and colleagues his profound understanding of accounting and finance concepts and principles. Furthermore, he emphasises that obtaining an ACCA qualification opens doors to new opportunities in teaching, research, and collaborative endeavours.

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Marikana and its subsequent economic and political consequences
2013-05-30

 

Dawie Roodt and Prof Adam Habib
30 May 2013

The Marikana incident is a bitter moment for South Africa's new political establishment; a tragedy on the same scale as Sharpeville and the Soweto massacre.

This is how Prof Adam Habib, Vice-Chancellor and Principal designate of the University of the Witwatersrand, described the sorrow during the CR Swart Memorial Lecture hosted by the Department of Political Studies and Governance.

Speaking on the topic The Post-Marikana landscape in South Africa, Prof Habib and Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist and Director of the Efficient Group, gave their views on the political and economic challenges confronting the country.

Prof Habib, a well-known political commentator, explained to the fully-packed CR Swart Auditorium how this tragedy provoked a national soul-searching.

Referencing from his highly-anticipated book South Africa's Suspended Revolution, Hopes and Prospects, Prof Habib said the difficulty Marikana poses is the challenge of inequality. According to him, inequality is the single biggest challenge of the South African society. He firmly believes that taking responsibility for poverty is a moral necessity. "Addressing poverty is absolutely crucial if we want to be a humane society."

In his presentation, Roodt informed the audience regarding recent data on population growth, unemployment and dependency ratios. These statistics gave an indication of how the country is doing. The economist said the only way to address unemployment, inequality and poverty is through economic growth.

"If we want to do something about inequality, we have to do something about skills – particularly skills for women. We must make it easier for people to get jobs," Roodt emphasised.

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