MillaSA is pleased to invite you to attend the 5th State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Conference, taking place from 6–7 November 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa.
This year’s theme — “Reform or Privatisation? Finding the Right Path for South Africa’s SOEs” — addresses one of the most pressing challenges in our national development agenda. South Africa’s SOEs remain critical drivers of economic growth, yet reform is urgently needed to overcome persistent governance, operational, and financial challenges.
Register Online or download the conference brochure and registration form (on the final page). To secure your participation, kindly complete the form and return it via email to collen@millasa.co.za
About the conference
The SOE Conference brings together government leaders, business executives, economists, legal experts, and development practitioners to explore practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions for revitalising South Africa’s state-owned entities.
Through collaborative dialogue, the conference aims to:
- Discuss Reform Strategies: Identify actionable reforms to enhance performance, accountability, and alignment with South Africa’s long-term economic goals.
- Encourage Public-Private Partnerships: Promote partnerships that drive innovation, efficiency, and investment in SOEs.
- Build Consensus for Action: Foster cross-sector collaboration and commitment to sustainable SOE reform.
Key topics include:
- Revitalising SOEs for Economic Growth: Strategic Reform Models & Best Practices
- Strengthening Board Effectiveness, Oversight, and Risk Management
- SOE Debt Management & Fiscal Responsibility
- Global Lessons from High-Performing SOEs
- Legal & Regulatory Reforms for Effective Oversight
- Crisis Management in SOEs: South African & International Insights
- Maximising Budget Utilisation & Efficiency
- Building Public-Private Partnerships for SOE Success
Featured speakers include:
- Hlengiwe Zondo-Kabini | Partner | Fasken
- Hon. Deidré Baartman | MEC | Western Cape Provincial Treasury
- Dr Tidiane Kinda | Senior Resident Representative | International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Smita Kuriakose | Lead Economist | The World Bank
- Bongani Maserumule | Company Secretary | Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd
- Prof. Isaac Khambule | Professor | University of Johannesburg
- Patrick Kulati | CEO | Good Governance Africa (GGA)
- Alex Mabunda | Group CEO | Ntiyiso Consulting Group
- Gasant Orrie | Partner | Bowmans Attorneys
- Dr Minah Tong-Mongalo | CEO | Tong-Mongalo Corporate Services
- Kemantha Govender | Communications Manager | Wits School of Governance
- Sello Malatsi | Acting CEO | SAIGA
Make It a Must-Attend Event
Mark your calendar for 6–7 November 2025 and make this a must-attend event for your leadership and governance teams.
For group bookings or discounted rates, please contact us:
- +27 21 556 9253
- WhatsApp: +27 74 229 3130
- collen@millasa.co.za
For more information, visit https://millasa.co.za/soe-2025/
We look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town for an engaging and impactful SOE Conference 2025.
– The MillaSA Events Team
