Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Prof Dilip Garach: From Apartheid Barriers to Building Wealth - A CA's Journey
What does it take to break through systemic barriers and build lasting wealth? Prof Dilip Garach shares his remarkable journey from being thrown out of university registration for refusing to wear a tie, to becoming South Africa's Financial Planner of the Year.
In this candid conversation, Prof Garach reveals why most professionals - including doctors and dentists - struggle to build real wealth despite high incomes. He shares invaluable insights on tax planning, wealth preservation, and the critical mistakes healthcare professionals make with money.
Episode Highlights:
- The untold story of Indian professionals during apartheid
- Why selling time will never make you truly wealthy
- The 70% tax trap facing high earners in SA
- How to structure wealth for generational success
- The inside story of transforming SARS
- Why SA's financial literacy crisis threatens our future
About Our Guest:
Prof Dilip Garach is a Chartered Accountant, former Head of Tax at UKZN, and founder of Garach Corporation. Named Financial Planner of the Year in 2004, he served 16 years on the SARS Advisory Board and advised ministers Trevor Manuel and Pravin Gordhan. He specialises in high net worth wealth management.
Connect with Prof Garach: Website: www.garach.co.za Email: dilip@garach.co.za
This episode is essential listening for any professional serious about building and preserving wealth in South Africa.
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