On 18 February 2026, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the National Budget Speech, an address that will shape South Africa’s economic outlook, tax policy, and fiscal priorities for the year ahead.
Join CIBA at our Budget Speech Viewing & Expert Analysis Event, for a live screening of the speech alongside real-time commentary by leading tax and economics professionals. Together, we’ll unpack the implications for your practice, your clients, and the broader economy.
Tax specialists Johan Heydenrych and Ettiene Retief, together with Dr. Frederich Kirst, will provide expert insights as the budget unfold, translating policy into practical takeaways.
Following the session, connect with fellow professionals over cocktails and networking.
R350,00 VAT incl.
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 Ettiene Retief, 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.
The event concludes with a cocktail networking session, an opportunity to exchange views with peers and reflect on the road ahead for South Africa’s economy.
Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2026
Venue: Gauteng TBC
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 (followed by a cocktail event)
Ticket Prices
Gain practical insight from:
Budget Impacts, Explained
Understand the likely implications of:
From Policy to Practice
Interactive Q&A and Facilitated Discussion
Pose your questions and gain deeper insight into areas most relevant to your firm or clients.
| Time | Activity |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Arrival & Registration Guests arrive, tea/coffee on arrival |
| 13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome & Opening Remarks Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO, CIBA |
| 13:10 – 13:30 | Pre-Budget Insights Expert panel sets expectations and key themes |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Live Budget Speech Viewing Streamed directly from Parliament |
| During Speech | Real-Time Commentary & Analysis Panel reacts and unpacks key measures |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion & Q&A Audience engagement with speakers |
| 15:30 – 15:55 | Summary Reflections Practical takeaways for firms and clients |
| 15:55 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Cocktail Networking Session |
The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Taxation.
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