I got contacted the other day (via LinkedIn actually, which is a 1st for me) about a PCI conference some folks are trying to organize here in Johannesburg in January next year. I don't really know the people (or the conference) but it seems like something that's sorely needed here and maybe worth making a small investment in.

Here's where you can get the lowdown -  http://www.pci-portal.com/events/event-info/event/pci-johannesburg