ABCSA Events | 2025
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Step into the moments that defined 2025 – a year of insightful forums, dynamic leadership sessions, and impactful gatherings. From thought-provoking briefings on employee share ownership to marquee events like the G20 Q&A, each occasion captured the essence of connection and collaboration. Explore the gallery below to relive these highlights.
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Africa-Australia Skills & Education Event - 6 November 2025
Date: 6 November 2025
The Australian Business Chamber of Commerce (Southern Africa), along with the GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science), hosted a highly anticipated Africa-Australia Skills and Education Event, where a panel discussion was had on Artificial Intelligence, its rapid development, and the impacts on education, industry, and governments.
A big thank-you to our panelists – Manoj Chiba (PhD), Nico Eleftheriades, Christabel Phiri, Alude Xuba for candidly sharing their perspectives and sparking our thoughts and discussion and the Australian High Commission, South Africa and H.E. Tegan Brink for their support on this very important topic. A big thank-you to our MC, Ms Leigh Joy Mansel-Pleydell, for facilitating the event.
Thank you to everyone that attended, and we look forward to seeing you all at our next event.
Informal Networking Drinks Event - 9 October 2025
Date: 9 October 2025
ABCSA extends its sincere thanks to all who joined us for our recent social networking event at Saint Restaurant and Bar in Sandton. The strong turnout reflected our shared commitment to fostering meaningful connections among members.
It was a delightful evening of conversation and laughter — and we look forward to welcoming you at our next gathering.
Unlocking FDI Potential Amid Visa Policy Challenges Breakfast Event - 5 September 2025
Date: 5 September 2025
On 5 September 2025, the Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa had the privilege of being part of honouring Dr. Leon Schreiber, Minister of Home Affairs for South Africa, to The Bryanston Country Club for a pivotal session titled Unlocking Foreign Direct Investment. This initiative was led by the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa, in close collaboration with fellow European Chambers and strategic partners. The Minister provided an update on reform initiatives designed to lower obstacles and stimulate economic progress, highlighting the critical role of collaboration among government, the private sector, and civil society.
Women’s Month Event - 27 August 2025
Date: 27 August 2025
The Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa had the pleasure of being part of the Women’s Month Champagne Breakfast and Panel Discussion Event that was hosted by the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa and was in partnership with other fellow chambers. A big thank you to the British Majesty’s Trade Commissioner, John Humphrey for graciously hosting us at his residence and a very special thank-you to our panellists for their rich insights and sharing their experiences with us.
Latest Changes in Immigration Event - 7 August 2025
Date: 7 August 2025
ABCSA, in partnership with Xpatweb, recently held an event on the latest changes in Immigration. The session featured a presentation by Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director at Xpatweb) and addressed the practical implications of South Africa’s latest immigration changes for businesses employing foreign nationals. A big thank-you to Xpatweb for hosting such an informative event.
Navigating the Expropriation Act - 22 July 2025
Date: 22 July 2025
On the 22 July 2025, ABCSA partnered up with other international chambers, for a critical discussion on South Africa’s Expropriation Act which was led by the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa.
Advocate Yana van Leeve was the main speaker, and her insights highlighted both the legislative context and the practical realities that face stakeholders. On behalf of the Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for giving us the opportunity to collaborate and a very big thank-you to ENS for hosting a very insightful and successful event.
Informal Networking Drinks Event - 19 June 2025
Date: 19 June 2025
ABCSA would like to thank everyone that attended our social networking event hosted at “Truffles on the Park” in Sandton.
The event was well attended and supported our drive to strengthen the collaboration between our members.
It was a great evening, sharing stories, laughs and bites and we look forward to seeing you all at our next event.
Global Affairs Perspective Event - 8 May 2025
Date: 8 May 2025
The Australian Business Chamber of Commerce (Southern Africa) had the pleasure of hosting Nicky Weimar – Chief Economist at Nedbank to speak on the various perspectives of the current state of global affairs and how South Africa is positioned to handle and respond to these events.
It was an extremely engaging and timely discussion and helped decipher the uncertainty around the world during these times.
I would like to thank Nicky for graciously volunteering her time and insights.
Breakfast Session on Employee Share Ownership (ESOPS) - 26 March 2025
Date: 26 March 2025
On 26 March 2025, the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) hosted a very informative breakfast session, in partnership with the Southern Africa – Canada Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Business Chamber of Commerce and Transcend Capital, focusing on Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOP’s) for multinational companies with a view on financial services.
Thank-you very much to the Gordon Institute of Business Science for hosting a wonderful event, to Mike Morgan for facilitating and to our speakers Bruce Hunt and Shaun Smit from Transcend Capital.
G20 Briefing and Q&A Event - 13 March 2025
Date: 13 March 2025
It was an honour for the Australian Business Chamber of Commerce (Southern Africa) to co-host the G20 Briefing Event with the Australian High Commission, South Africa.
The event was structured to provide an overview of the G20 currently happening in South Africa.
The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum of both developing and developed countries which seeks to find solutions to global economic and financial issues.
The themes for South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025, is “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability”.
We explored the perspectives and interests of Australia and South Africa and where there are opportunities for collaboration and consensus.
It was an extremely well attended event and we would like to thank Australian Deputy High Commissioner David Geyer and First Secretary Brett Elmer for graciously hosting the event and facilitating this engaging discussion.
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