The 2025 BDO Budget Insights Speech Event highlighted an enlightening panel conversation with esteemed experts providing their perspectives on the 2025 Budget Speech. Below is a glimpse of the insights shared during the live 

Budget speech

2025 Budget speech

The 2024 Budget Speech to be delivered by Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana will focus on the country’s socio-economic priorities and the strategies required to boost our economy.

BDO South Africa, in partnership with CNBC Africa, will unpack the challenges faced by government, business, and the economy in an environment of increasing global and local uncertainty. This robust and informative analysis of the current financial landscape in South Africa aims to elevate our economy and forge dynamic and beneficial partnerships between business and society.

BDO South Africa is proud to present an eminent panel of economists, experts, and thought leaders for the Budget Speech Insights Event 2024.


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Fifi


Master of Ceremonies

Fifi Peters

Joanne is a well-respected freelance TV and radio broadcaster and author who has had a presence in the media for 25 years. She has presented Talk Radio 702’s Afternoon Drive slot, the 4pm-6pm ‘Afternoon News’ slot on 24-hour news channel, eNCA and current affairs radio show, The Power Update on Power FM.

Joanne has done several high-profile live broadcasts including Nelson Mandela’s funeral broadcast internationally and Thabo Mbeki’s presidential inauguration. Joanne regularly MCs corporate functions in English and French and has presented corporate videos for Life Healthcare, MTN and several others.

In 2021, Joanne produced and co-presented the Exclusive Books show, Cover to Cover. Joanne teaches presenting and scriptwriting for broadcast media. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Drama, Film and English, her Honours and Master’s Degree in Modern Languages, Literatures and Media from Wits University.

Speakers

EDWARD-KIESWETTER
Edward Kieswetter
Commissioner South African Revenue Service
Busisiwe Mavuso
Busisiwe Mavuso
Chief Executive Officer Business Leadership South Africa
David Warneke
David Warneke
Adjunct Associate Professor Head of Income Tax Technical BDO SA