Northern Region
Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga

The Northern Region is one of five regions of SAICA, namely the Northern, Eastern, Central, Southern, and International regions.

The Northern Region covers the geographical areas of Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng and is made up of eight districts.

SAICA’s Northern Region team would like to invite members in these provinces to join us and other SAICA members and stakeholders at upcoming events and district discussion forums.

Information as to how to do this is provided below.

• SAICA member portal – update your details and log your CPD here.
• SAICA Youth Hub – find inspirational stories and youth initiatives here.
• SAICA Mental Health Hub – find wellness catch up sessions as well as a mental health toolkit here.
• SAICA Biz Impact podcasts – a platform for business growth and SMME support, where complex business topics are simplified to empower small businesses:
  • Season 1
  • Season 2
• SAICA eVOLVE - find learning resources here.

Polokwane, in-person

Join us for a Proudly South African Gala Dinner – Under the Limpopo Sky as we honour the newly qualified members and associates and celebrate the richness of our heritage at an enchanting evening filled with culture, delectable cuisine, and vibrant traditions.

Bring your partner and immerse yourselves in the beauty of our nation's diversity that reflects the heart and soul of South Africa. Dress in traditional attire or formal wear. This gala dinner promises to be a night of elegance, pride, and community.

Click here to book your place

Highveld District Coffee Conversation: Tax and SMPs – 26 May
Witbank, in-person

Young Difference Makers Welcoming Event – 6 June
Johannesburg, in-person

Johannesburg and East Rand Districts jointly hosting “CTRL+ALT+CAREER Workshop” – 20 June
Johannesburg, in-person

14 March, Limpopo District Ethics Day

Polokwane, in-person

Roelita Cloete, SAICA Project Director: Learning and Development, and Mario Fazekas, Certified Fraud Examiner discussed various aspects of ethics, including personal ethics, business ethics and professional ethics; and common challenges and how to address these.

The first session, focusing on ethics for trainees, was facilitated by Roelita Cloete, Ethics Unplugged: Cracking the Code.

The second session, presented by Mario Fazekas, was aimed at all members as well as trainees, The 7 Deadly Workplace Sins: Navigating Ethical Pitfalls.

Members and trainees stayed for the networking session, which was enjoyed by all.

Photos to follow

As a member you are invited to connect with fellow members in your respective district by joining discussion forums, which are held quarterly. Raise topical issues in your district and assist in suggesting and planning district networking events.

Please email Talitha Seletisha, the Northern Region Services Manager, at ***@saica.co.za if you would like to join, in order to receive the MS Teams link. All SAICA members are welcome. Meetings are usually virtual, unless otherwise indicated.

Enjoyable and relaxed, but mostly educational and inspirational: SAICA Vaal District event on "Embracing AI: Working With, Not Against Technology" held at the North West University's Vanderbijlpark Campus recently.

Dr Craig Wing again imparted his comprehensive knowledge on the topic, for which he recently obtained his PhD!

The SAICA Team was joined by staff and leadership from the campus's staff, and many students, trainees, and SAICA members.

Thanks again to the Vaal District chairperson and members for hosting this event.

Click here to view the photos.

As promised, this innovative session highlighted practical examples of using artificial intelligence to address business challenges and insights into the future of leadership.

Thanks to industry experts Dr Craig Wing and Buyani Zwane for sharing imparting their knowledge and connecting with our members and associates.

Click here to view more photos on Facebook.

We hosted a successful West Rand District hiking and family day at the scenic Cradle Moon Game Lodge, on Saturday, 5 October.

It was a privilege to witness such an energetic and positive gathering, where members, associates, and children came together to connect and reflect amidst nature's beauty.

We are delighted to share the collection of photographs with you. These encapsulate the spirit of the day and provide lasting memories for everyone who participated.

Click here to view more photos on Facebook.

The recent Pretoria District golf and padel tennis event held at Woodhill Country Club was amazing, attracting participants of various skill levels, and generating a lively atmosphere.

The event provided a platform for players to showcase their talent and engage in friendly competition. Padel tennis matches were organised in Americano format, allowing participants to build connections with fellow sports enthusiasts.

Congratulations to all the winners and a special mention goes to Max and Michael Mervitz who won the Chartered Accountants Better Ball Stableford prize. Paul Wombo won first prize for padel tennis.

We cannot wait for the next one!

The inaugural Difference Makers Conference held at Sun City, from 13 to 15 September was nothing short of amazing.

The conference brought together professionals, difference makers, and thought-leaders to share insights and foster collaborations, under the theme “Making Waves, Empowering Change”.

Here are the highlights videos to give you a sense of how the event unfolded.

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We celebrated the newly qualified members and associates who became CAs(SA), AGAs(SA), and ATs(SA).

Congratulations to all of our members and associates. Welcome to the home of #DifferenceMakers! Our sincere thanks go out to Boitumelo Kuzwayo CA(SA) for being such an excellent host.

Thank you to Dumo Mbethe, CEO of Momentum Corporate, for sharing his inspirational journey and lessons learned along the way. A comedy session featuring Suhayl Essa provided endless laughter.

We would like to express our gratitude to SAICA's CEO, Patricia Stock, and Executive Director, Robert Zwane, for always leading the charge in serving the institute and its members.

A big thank you to Standard Bank Private for its sponsorship

We had an enriching evening, filled with insightful interactions with our remarkable mentors and an enthusiastic audience.

The event provided excellent networking opportunities for all members. Our mentors shared valuable advice that will assist our members and associates in the advancement of their careers.

All participants enjoyed the experience.

What a glamourous evening we had, welcoming our new members.

The dinner provided networking opportunities, excellent cuisine, and entertainment. Everyone had a great time and was looking forward to future events.

The event was the perfect way to welcome the new SAICA members.

The SAICA Northern Region recently had the privilege of attending and sponsoring the Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy’s Prize Giving, held on 17 May 2024. It was an absolute pleasure awarding the Chartered Accountants prizes and the Top Bachelor of Accounting Science prizes to the top-performing students. It is wonderful to see so much talent, and wishing all the students all of the very best for their future in the Chartered Accountancy profession. See photos of the event here.

The team who are responsible for engagement with members in the Northern Region create opportunities for members to engage with other members and also meet with members individually.

These engagement sessions provide the opportunity to discuss what’s on your mind regarding SAICA, the accounting profession or your work. To schedule a session in 2025, send an email to Ciara at her details below.

You are welcome to reach out to us

Ciara Reintjes
Regional Executive
***@saica.co.za

Talitha Seletisha
Services Manager
***@saica.co.za

Yolanda Ndimande
Events and Committee Assistant
***@saica.co.za

Pontso Hlakoane
Events and Committee Assistant
***@saica.co.za

Members are urged to update and keep updated their details on the SAICA Member Portal here https://my.saica.co.za/. This way members will receive communication relevant to them regarding events in their area.

The primary role of the regional council is to facilitate the active participation of members in regional, functional and technical committees, and to work in conjunction with the regional office of the Institute to implement national strategy through facilitating appropriate activities at a regional and district level, including networking, knowledge sharing and social and community-based activities.