Mancosa returns as Silver partner for 2026 HR Indaba

Sphumelele Khumalo 23 January 2026

Partnerships continue to pour in for the 2026 HR Indaba, with Mancosa joining as a Silver partner for this year’s event, taking place on 20 October.

The HR Indaba brings together South Africa’s HR community to explore practical solutions, share insights and have meaningful conversations about the future of work.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with Mancosa 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.

Mancosa is committed to providing affordable, accessible and accredited management programmes, offering both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications across Africa and globally. Mancosa focuses on transforming lives through relevant education that equips professionals for lifetime success.

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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