GEPF Annual Thought Leadership Conference 2025

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GEPF Thought Leadership Conference 2025

Dear Delegates,


It is my honour and privilege to host you at this prestigious and exciting conference, the GEPF Annual Thought Leadership Conference 2025. I look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town this October.
This year, our conference theme “Global instability and geopolitical risks”. As we stand at the intersection of challenges and opportunities in an interconnected world, we aim to explore how we can work together across sectors, regions, and borders to drive positive change. As a pension fund our focus this year is on economic resilience, sustainable development and investments, while inclusivity mirrors our own commitment to empowering individuals, communities, and organisations for long-term success.
We look forward to your attendance. Together, we will explore ideas that contribute to the global conversation on sustainability, economic progress, and innovative solutions for a brighter future. As the GEPF, we look forward to witnessing the dynamic discussions and knowledge sharing that will take place at the 2025 Annual Thought Leadership Conference. Networking is also one of the most valuable aspects of

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Musa Mabesa

(GEPF Principal Executive officer)


Fifi Peters is an Award-Winning Financial Journalist and Broadcaster. She is a Senior Anchor at CNBC Africa and Host of the SAfm Market Update, with Moneyweb. Fifi has worked in some of the most reputable financial newsrooms in South Africa, including the Business Day and Financial Mail. An economist at heart, Fifi obtained her BA Degree in Economics & Journalism from Rhodes University in 2010. She also holds certificates in Finance, Law and Media from the SA Institute of Financial Markets(SAIFM),the London School of Economics(LSE)and the Gordon Institute of Business Science(GIBS), respectively. As a conference facilitator and MC, Fifi has moderated discussions for government entities and private sector companies in Africa as well as multilateral institutions including the United Nations. Fifi has also facilitated discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Fifi Peters

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Mpumi Madisa

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Botsang Ramorwa

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Zethu Msindo

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Sanisha Packirisamy

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Michael Cook

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Clay Lambiotte

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Nieros Oyegun Soerensen

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Dr Alistair Mokoena

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Abi Mustapha-Maduakor

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It is my honour and privilege to host you at this prestigious and exciting conference, the GEPF Annual Thought Leadership Conference 2025. I look forward to welcoming you to Cape Town Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town this October.

This year, our conference theme “Global instability and geopolitical risks”. As we stand at the intersection of challenges and opportunities in an interconnected world, we aim to explore how we can work together across sectors, regions, and borders to drive positive change. As a pension fund our focus this year is on economic resilience, sustainable development and investments, while inclusivity mirrors our own commitment to empowering individuals, communities, and organisations for long-term success.

We look forward to your attendance. Together, we will explore ideas that contribute to the global conversation on sustainability, economic progress, and innovative solutions for a brighter future. As the GEPF, we look forward to witnessing the dynamic discussions and knowledge sharing that will take place at the 2025 Annual Thought Leadership Conference. Networking is also one of the most valuable aspects of attending this conference.

This conference creates an opportunity to network and connect with fellow delegates, echoing the spirit of the interconnected world, where partnerships are forged for collective prosperity. We believe that these interactions can lead to collaboration, inspiration, and professional growth.

Finally, I would like to thank all the speakers who will be participating, for their time and sharing their knowledge. Your expertise will help shape the discussions that matter to our future on a global scale.

Once again, we look forward to hosting you. Thank you for your participation and commitment to creating a more sustainable and inclusive world.


Musa Mabesa – GEPF Principal Executive officer

Musa Mabesa

Musa Mabesa (ACCA) is the Principal Executive Officer (PEO) of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF). He is a seasoned finance professional with over 17 years’ experience, 10 of which is in the pension fund industry, specialising in financial management and reporting, governance and corporate services.

Prior to joining the GEPF, Mr Mabesa worked for various private and public sector institutions in various positions. In 2011 he joined the GEPF as a Finance Manager and was subsequently appointed as Head of Corporate Services in 2017. In 2020 Mr Mabesa became the Principal Executive Officer of the GEPF.

Mr Mabesa holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree from University of London and Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science (BCompt) from University of South Africa (UNISA). He is a Chartered Certified Accountant through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and is a member of the Institute of Directors Southern Africa.