This article has been supplied and will be available for a limited time only on this website. The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa Connect & Engage Conference and Awards 2026, will host the new SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu and Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who will be attending as keynote speakers.

Taking place on August 4 and 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, the conference will bring together one of the strongest line-ups of procurement, supply chain and public sector leaders on the continent.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is the global, gold-standard professional body for the procurement and supply industry, representing more than 200 000 professionals across 180 countries.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Dr Johnstone Makhubu, Commissioner, SARS