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The third annual Executive Day saw 230 of South Africa’s top executives come together to bridge the tech divide by focusing on the relationship between AI, human capital and corporate strategy.

During a breakaway session on tackling workplace tension, Zeda CIO Pulana Ngwasheng unpacked her five types of corporate friction. She was joined by Auditor-General CTO Phila Ndarana and AB InBev VP of people Inette Swart.

An elegant ballroom at the NH Johannesburg Sandton set the stage for the 11th annual Executive Communities women’s dinner. Under the theme The Power of Presence, leading female executives from across sectors gathered to share authentic insights, trade boardroom strategies and build lasting connections.

Over 120 CIOs, IT leaders and sales executives gathered on the 20th floor of The Venue Green Park in Morningside. Set against panoramic views of Sandton business district, the event delivered on its promise: four-minute pitches with absolutely no fluff.

On 2 July, CIO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, bringing together senior IT leaders for unfiltered discussions on how AI is being adopted in their companies.

In addition to agility in the age of AI, industry leaders at the recent 2026 CIO Day in Johannesburg explored the partnership between tech and finance chiefs.

South Africa's top IT chiefs and tech gurus gathered in Johannesburg at the 2026 CIO Day to unpack how AI, governance and evolving C‑suite partnerships are reshaping leadership, risk, and digital transformation across South African enterprises.

IT leaders shared blunt assessments about their experiences with AI at the 2026 CIO Day, calling for a more deliberate approach to AI in software development and using the technology as a “power tool for skilled engineers” rather than a crutch for inexperience.

On 15 April, some of South Africa’s most influential technology leaders gathered at 180 Lounger where rooftop views set the scene for candid conversations about how CIOs are embedding purpose, trust and human impact directly into their technology decisions.

The Cape Town CIO Summit will look at how tech leaders are using technology not only to drive efficiency, but to shape organisations in more deliberate ways. That includes building more inclusive workplaces, supporting ESG goals and making technology decisions that align with broader business values.

On 19 March, CIO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at Aurum in Sandton, bringing together senior IT leaders for focused discussions on AI cost, control and value realisation.

Three leading CIOs share how their reading habits shape their leadership, from service excellence and purpose to continuously connecting ideas across disciplines.

South African CIOs share their 2026 priorities, from strengthening teams and driving transformation to creating time for family, growth and personal curiosity.

On 24 February, CIO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at The Chef’stable Cape Town, bringing together industry leaders for lively discussions on building and leading intelligent teams.

As nominations for the 2026 CIO Awards continue to trickle in, we’re spotlighting young IT leaders under 40 years old who are already making a big organisational impact.

South Africa’s top IT executives gathered at the chic Sandton Hotel on 12 February for the CIO Connected Intelligence Summit, opening the community’s annual event calendar with an evening focused on the issues keeping CIOs awake at night.

CIO South Africa will kick off the community’s 2026 calendar at the Sandton Hotel with a gathering designed to inspire IT leaders and set the tone for the year ahead. The Johannesburg CIO Summit will explore how data, AI, cloud, networks and people are coming together to deliver business value.

The 2026 CIO Awards nominations remain open until 30 April 2026, giving colleagues and peers more time to recognise the most outstanding CIOs and IT leaders in the industry.

As IT leaders prepare for another demanding year, some have taken a conscious step back from executive roles to recalibrate and return with renewed focus. CIO South Africa spoke to three leaders who have navigated this path.

Whether it is early morning kayaking off Durban’s coast, structured cardio for mental clarity, or meditation balanced with time in nature, South African CIOs are increasingly intentional about personal wellbeing and we spotlight those who are using physical activity and mindfulness to sharpen decision making and sustain energy.