Dr Modisane hopes to inspire the youth of KwaThema
“This should serve as motivation for the youth in the township. Where we come from does not mean we cannot be great. We can do and be anything we want,” he says.
KwaThema – Dr Cameron Modisane (33), who recently graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences degree, says one’s background should never determine where they go in life.
The KwaThema resident, who obtained his PhD from the North-West University, says: “I grew up in the township and when the time came for me to go to university, there were no funds but thankfully, I got bursaries and was able to complete my education.”
The former Springs Boys’ High School learner says he has always enjoyed accounting.
“I have always enjoyed accounting and got top marks in high school, so the decision to go into accounting after high school was a relatively easy one,” he says.
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Modisane says his achievement should serve as motivation for the youth in KwaThema.
“Growing up, there were not many positive role models.
“This should serve as motivation for the youth in the township.
“Where we come from does not mean we cannot be great.
“We can do and be anything we want,” he says.
Modisane is a registered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, both based in the USA.
He has worked as an auditor with some of the largest private corporations, including banks, insurance companies and NGOs, as well as parastatals and government.
He currently works as an audit manager at the Auditor-General of South Africa in Pretoria.
Modisane, a member of and activist for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community, says he aspires to be a professor of accounting sciences.
