Busec Nova joins as a Gold partner for 2026 HR Indaba

Sphumelele Khumalo 01 April 2026

Partnerships continue to gather momentum for the 2026 HR Indaba, with Busec Nova joining as a Gold partner for this year’s event, set to take place on 20 October.

The HR Indaba continues to serve as a powerful meeting point for South Africa’s HR community, bringing together forward-thinking leaders to explore practical solutions, exchange fresh insight, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of work.

A trusted provider of HR and learning and development qualifications, Busec Nova has spent over three decades supporting professionals and organisations globally through accredited programmes and flexible distance learning.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with Busec Nova and other leading partners at the Indaba, where thousands of HR professionals and industry leaders will gather for a day of learning, networking, fresh ideas, conversations and a vibrant expo floor.

For more information about this event, please contact Kgaogelo Letsebe. For exhibition opportunities, please contact Shaun Bateman.

Sphumelele Khumalo

Sphumelele Khumalo is the senior writer for CHRO South Africa. With a background in health journalism, she brings a passion for storytelling and an interest in exploring the human side of every story, one word at a time. When she’s not meeting deadlines, you might find her experimenting in the kitchen, or chasing sunsets.

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