Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)

01/06/2026

27/05/2026

“Public procurement reform is ultimately a leadership question, one that demands ethical governance, institutional courage and an unwavering commitment to inclusive development.” — Prof Ophillia Ledimo, Academic Director, Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership

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“Transformation cannot remain symbolic.”

B-BBEE Commissioner Mr Tshediso Matona called for procurement reform that delivers measurable economic inclusion, supports SMEs and drives meaningful transformation across South Africa’s economy.

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Public procurement is more than administration. It is a powerful tool for industrialisation, inclusive growth and economic justice.

Mr Tshediso Matona urged stakeholders to protect and strengthen transformation frameworks that create real opportunities for historically disadvantaged communities and businesses.

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What does ethical leadership look like in the future of public procurement?

Panel Discussion 3 brings together leaders from governance, business, policy and development sectors to unpack the intersection between ethics, accountability and state capability, and how South Africa can strengthen institutions that are resilient, transparent and people centred.

A critical conversation on leadership that goes beyond compliance toward rebuilding public trust and institutional effectiveness.

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Guiding the conversation on governance, ethics and state capability is Ms Mosidi Mokgele, leading a timely dialogue on the leadership, accountability and institutional integrity required to strengthen public procurement systems in South Africa.

As the colloquium moves into its final panel, the discussion turns toward the ethical foundations and governance frameworks needed to build capable, transparent and trusted institutions.

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Robust engagement. Critical questions. Honest reflections.

The Q&A session opened the floor to deeper conversations on procurement reform, accountability, implementation challenges and the future of state capability in South Africa. As panelists responded to questions from delegates and stakeholders, the dialogue reinforced the importance of collaborative, solutions driven leadership in shaping a more inclusive procurement system.

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Panel Discussion 2 brings together industry leaders and experts to examine the opportunities, risks and reforms shaping procurement across the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors; and what it will take to build systems that are transparent, developmental and investment ready.

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Steering one of the day’s most strategic conversations is Ms Nonny Mashika, bringing together voices from across mining, energy and infrastructure to unpack the realities shaping South Africa’s procurement landscape. As the conversation shifts from policy to implementation, this session explores how procurement can unlock industrial growth, infrastructure delivery and long term economic resilience.


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Panel Discussion 1 is underway, unpacking Fiscal Governance and Procurement Reform at a critical moment for South Africa’s public procurement landscape.

The conversation explores how public finance management, procurement oversight and accountability can be strengthened to ensure that public resources translate into public value, service delivery and inclusive economic participation.



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