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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.

2024 SAICA #Difference Makers Conference: 13-15 September

Venue: Sun City

2024 SAICA Difference Makers Conference: 13-15 September

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.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_5KPfqgg7r/?igsh=ZzFydWgyY3N6NDZj

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_5F5yXvJXt/?igsh=MThrb2syY2Fmdzk1Nw==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_2qaN0JJ__/?igsh=MW15MmxxbWZjdno4Ng==

Upcoming events

Johannesburg District Coffee Conversation, The Power of Two: Mastering Leadership and Embracing AI - 18 October (Fully booked)

Venue: The Maslow, Sandton

Presented by Futurist Craig Wing and Strategy Consultant Buyani Zwane, this session will cover practical examples of using artificial intelligence to address business challenges, as well as insights into the future of leadership.

Pretoria District Golf and Padel Tennis Day - 26 September 2024 (Bookings closed)

Venue: Woodhill Golf Estate

Elevate your game with our golf and padel tennis experience. Perfect your swing on our golf course and enjoy the fast-paced action of padel tennis, all at one fantastic location.

Whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting, the facilities at Woodhill are an ideal setting for fun, competition, and skill-building. Do not delay, please click on the link below to make a booking.


West Rand District hiking event – 5 October 2024

Venue: Cradle Moon Lodge

In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, it is important to reconnect with the tranquillity of nature. Bring your family along to the West Rand District hiking event at the scenic Cradle Moon Lodge. Members and their families can unwind and rejuvenate, and network with other members while hiking through the beautiful landscape.

Book here


Lowveld District Annual Dinner and New Members Welcoming - 25 October

Venue: The Capital, Mbombela

Come dressed in masquerade costumes and help us welcome and celebrate the newly qualified members of the Lowveld. It will be an evening of fine dining, networking, and entertainment.

Book here

Vaal District Coffee Conversation - 30 October

Join SAICA for an innovative session which will highlight practical examples of using artificial intelligence to address business challenges, as well as insights into the future of leadership.

Book here

Highveld Coffee Conversation, Embracing AI - 21 November

Join SAICA for an innovative session that will highlight practical examples of using artificial intelligence to address business challenges, as well as insight from the SAICA Standards Team.

Book here

Member-led initiatives

SAICA would like to highlight some member-led initiatives in the Johannesburg district that members are welcome to join.

  • JRA tax discussion group - meeting once a month with tax practitioners and accountants to keep up to date with the latest tax developments, discuss challenges, give tips and hear from professionals throughout the tax arena. Meetings are hybrid, on MS teams or at the SAICA office in Illovo. Contact Tzippy Subotsky to receive the meeting invitation on ***@hjoel.com
  • JHB SMP discussion group - meeting once a quarter, to keep up to date with practice information, namely SAICA updates, accounting, tax and secretarial, and assurance. Tips and challenges within the profession, leading to support within SMP environment are discussed. The discussion group is specifically designed for SMP partners and managers. Meetings are held on MS Teams. Contact Tzippy Subotsky to receive the meeting invitation on ***@hjoel.com
  • SAICA West Rand discussion group – meeting once a quarter to catch up on accounting, tax, secretarial and other professional and SAICA updates. The group is geared towards members sharing tips and exploring solutions to challenges affecting their profession. In the West Rand we love to meet at venues arranged within the West Rand based on expected turnout. Contact Sasa Methola to receive the meeting invitation on ***@wbcza.com

Past events

Johannesburg Young #Difference Makers Welcoming Event

In case you missed it, the SAICA Northern Region had the pleasure of hosting the newly qualified members at the Young #Diffference Makers event held on 21 June, at the glamourous The Capital on the Park, in Sandton.

Congratulations to all the new #DifferenceMakers! SAICA looks forward to supporting these change-makers in their respective journeys.

Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy’s Prize Giving

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.

Upcoming district association discussion forums

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.

8 October - Pretoria and Johannesburg Discussion Forums (both in person)

11 October - Highveld Discussion Forum

16 October - West Rand

17 October - East Rand Discussion Forum

25 October - Lowveld Discussion Forum (in person)

Date to be confirmed - Limpopo and Vaal Discussion Forums

How to contact SAICA’s Northern Region team

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. You have the option of arranging a sit down with our Regional Executive, Ciara Reintjes, over a cup of coffee in our office, or a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams.

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 2024, 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

Contact details

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.

Northern Region Council

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.