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13th Annual Edition
Clean Audit Turnaround Indaba

04 - 05 December 2025, Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Towers, Durban

About The Event

About The Event

The 13th Annual National Public Sector Clean Audit Turnaround Indaba is a premier forum dedicated to promoting accountability, transparency, and effective governance in South Africa’s public sector. Bringing together leaders from government, auditors, practitioners, and policy experts, the Indaba serves as a platform to share insights, best practices, and innovative approaches that drive clean audits and strengthen service delivery.

This year’s edition focuses on “Closing the Implementation Gap: Bridging Policy, Practice, and Service Delivery”, highlighting strategies to translate policy intentions into measurable outcomes. Participants will engage in discussions on audit processes, risk management, contract and procurement management, IT governance, and other key drivers of public sector performance.

The Indaba continues Audit Roundtable’s tradition of fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, providing delegates with actionable solutions to enhance accountability and improve financial management across all levels of government.

Where

Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Towers, Durban

When

Thursday to Friday
04 - 05 December 2025

Event Speakers

Here are some of our speakers

Dr Lesedi Matlala

Dr Lesedi Matlala

University of Johannesburg

Nathi Mhlongo

Nathi Mhlongo Khanyile

KeyDimensions

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Keith Salimane

Bonakude

Luyanda Gidini

Luyanda Gidini

Metro Bus

Kudakwashe Charandura

Kudakwashe Charandura

SNG-Grant Thornton

Kgomotso Mojapelo

Kgomotso Mojapelo

Gauteng Department of Economic Development

Thabani Zulu

Thabani Zulu

Stella Lumen

Amos Zungu

Amos Zungu

Durban University of Technology

Gratitude Ramphaka

Gratitude Ramphaka

Ekurhuleni Water Care Company

Msizi Gwala

Msizi Gwala

SAICA

Phetsile Magagula

Phetsile Magagula

The Ethics Platform

Mbusi Ndlovu

Mbusi Ndlovu

SAICA

Thembeka Mngqithi

Thembeka Mngqithi

KZN Department of Health

Speaker 6

Speaker

Organization

Event Schedule

Here is our event schedule

This is a preliminary agenda and is subject to change as stakeholder engagements continue.

Registration

Welcome address by the Audit Roundtable Chair.

SPEAKER

Keynote: Unpacking The MFMA/PFMA Reports: From Finding To Fixing

Building a robust action plan to address audit qualifications.

THABANI ZULU - MANAGING DIRECTOR - STELLA LUMEN

SPEAKER

Clean Audits in a Time of Fiscal Pressure – Can Accountability Survive Budget Cuts?

NATHI MHLONGO KHANYILE - MANAGING DIRECTOR - KEY DIMENSIONS RISK SOLUTIONS

SPEAKER

Building Audit-Ready Institutions: Culture, Systems, and Leadership

KGOMOTSO MOJAPELO - GROUP CFO - GAUTENG DEPT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SPEAKER

Supply Chain Management As A Strategic Lever For Business Excellence and Service Delivery in State Owned Entities?

PHUMZILE NJOKO - GROUP HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - SABC

SPEAKER

Procurement Reform and the Accountability Gap

LUYANDA GIDINI - CFO - JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN BUS SERVICES (SOC) LTD

SPEAKER

Embedding an Ethical Culture: The Bedrock of Sustainable Compliance

PHETSILE MAGAGULA - DIRECTOR - THE ETHICS PLATFORM

SPEAKER

Demand Management as the First Line of Defence for Clean Audits

GRATITUDE RAMPHAKA - CFO - EKURHULENI WATER CARE COMPANY

SPEAKER

Risk Appetite in the Public Sector: How Much is Too Much?

THEMBEKA MNGQITHI- CHIEF DIRECTOR : RISK ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - KZN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Audit Roundtable

Arrival of Guests

Entertainment and photoshoots.

Audit Roundtable

Welcome Address and Drinks

Music and entertainment by Audit Roundtable MC.

Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker Keynote Address

THEME: “Bridging the Gaps, Celebrating Accountability”

Hon Vusumuzi Xaba, Mayor - EThekwini Municipality

Audit Roundtable

Dinner and Refreshments

Music and entertainment continue.

Audit Roundtable

Registration and Welcome Address

Welcome tea by Audit Roundtable Chair.

SPEAKER

Performance Management Auditing: Demonstrating Real Value For Money

DR LESEDI MATLALA - SENIOR LECTURER - UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

SPEAKER

The Internal Audit Revolution: Transforming From Police Officer To Strategic Partner

KEITH SALIMANE - EXECUTIVE: INTERNAL AUDIT - BONAKUDE CONSULTING (PTY) LTD

SPEAKER

The Rise of Cyber Risk in Government Audits

KUDAKWASHE CHARANDURA - CYBER ADVISORY - SNG GRANT THORNTON

SPEAKER

The Prevelance and Implications of Irregular Expenditure in KwaZulu-Natal Municipalities

DR AMOS ZUNGU - LECTURER - DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

SPEAKER SPEAKER

Turning Audit Findings Into Service Delivery Wins

MBUSI NDLOVU - MANAGER: PUBLIC SECTOR GROWTH - SAICA

MSIZI GWALA - LEAD: PUBLIC SECTOR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - SAICA

Audit Roundtable

Closing Remarks

End of the Indaba, followed by lunch.

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Event Venue

Event venue location info and gallery

The Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Towers, Durban

An iconic hotel in Durban, the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani invites guests to experience a modern full-service stay on Durban’s sun-kissed beachfront. Sweeping Indian Ocean views along the 7km promenade have set the scene for memorable holidays and exceptional events for nearly five decades. Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani promises an unforgettable stay in a contemporary classic.

Hotels

Her are some nearby hotels

Garden Court Marine Parade

Garden Court Marine Parade

1.3km from the Venue

Hotel 2

The Edward Hotel Durban

1.7 km from the Venue

Hotel 3

Hilton Durban

2.0 km from the Venue

Sponsors

F.A.Q

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Standard Access
R8,999

  • Regular Seating
  • Coffee Break
  • Custom Badge
  • Community Access
  • Workshop Access

Premium Access
R9,999

  • Priority Seating
  • All-Day Refreshments
  • Custom Premium Badge
  • Exclusive Networking
  • Gala Dinner Access

Contact Us

Address

38 Oxford Road, Parktown, 2193

Phone Number

+27 11 321 1763