Introduction

In 2025, South Africa’s Finance, Real Estate & Business Services sector remained a key contributor to economic activity, despite persistent fiscal pressures. With subdued growth and a widening budget deficit, tax policy adjustments, potentially including tax hikes, are widely anticipated in the upcoming 2026 National Budget Speech.

That’s why we’re hosting the CIBA 2026 Budget Speech Viewing & Expert Analysis Event, a focused, real-time breakdown of the Budget Speech designed for finance professionals who need to understand not just what’s announced, but what it means for compliance, planning, and advisory going forward.

Whether you’re navigating client tax strategies, managing risk, or leading financial decision-making, this session will equip you with timely insights from three leading experts: Tax specialists Johan Heydenrych and Dr. Frederich Kirst -Senior Lecturer at School of Economics at UJ. As the Budget Speech unfolds, our experts will decode its contents and provide clear, practical commentary.

Category: Taxation

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Information

Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Venue: Deloitte Building, Johannesburg, 5 Magwa Crescent, Midrand, 2090

Online: Zoom

Time: 13:00 – 16:00

Format: In Person and Recording of Live event

CPD Units: 3

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What will set you apart

Gain practical insight from:

• Johan Heydenrych, Tax Driector at Kreston SA
• Dr. Frederich Kirst -Senior Lecturer at School of Economics at UJ

Budget Impacts, Explained
Understand the likely implications of:

• Anticipated tax increases
• Shifts in government spending priorities
• Key macroeconomic indicators and their relevance to business

From Policy to Practice

• Personal and Corporate Tax Outlook– What the changes mean for compliance and advisory
• Indirect Taxes and VAT Trends– How potential eVAT developments could affect reporting
• Small Business Relief or Risk?– Updates that may benefit or burden SMEs
• Public Sector and Infrastructure Allocations– Sector-specific impact for finance professionals

Interactive Q&A and Facilitated Discussion
Pose your questions and gain deeper insight into areas most relevant to your firm or clients.

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Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Taxation.

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Presenters

• Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO CIBA
• Johan Heydenrych, Tax Driector at Kreston SA
• Dr. Frederich Kirst -Senior Lecturer at School of Economics at UJ

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