NATIONAL YOUTH INDABA
Date: 22 to 25 JULY 2024
Venue: The Ranch resort Polokwane
Theme: “The role of the youth in the water sector in Actively embracing the socio-economic gains of our democracy
Youth Indaba programme 2024
Youth Indaba Programme 2024 2
DAY1: SUNDAY 21 JULY 2024
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14h00 - 18h00
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Registration
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DAY 2 |
MONDAY 22 JULY 2024 |
07h30 - 09h00 |
REGISTRATION |
OPENING SESSION - Programme Directors: Ms Lucy Kobe and Ms Mmakgomo Malatjie |
09H00 - 10H45 |
Opening: Programme directors |
Evacuation plan |
National Anthem |
Acknowledgement of Guests - Mulalo Machimana |
Welcome Address - Ms Thuso Nemugumoni - Polokwane LM Municipal Manager |
Message of support - AMCOW Executive Secretary |
Introduction of Keynote speaker; Dr C Ruiters - CEO LNW |
Keynote address & Official Opening - Dr N Mphephu - LNW Chairperson |
Vote of Thanks - Ms Iketletso Lekalake - Provincial Head DWS-NC |
10:45 - 11:15 |
Morning tea |
11:15 - 11:30 |
Progress on the 2023 National Youth Indaba - Ms Nozi Makhoba - DWS |
11:30 - 13:00 |
Facilitator: Lindubuhle Mnyandu (Rand Water) & Mbali Sibiya (Umngeni-uThukela)
Intergenerational Dialogue - Youth Actively Embracing the Socio-Economic gains of our Democracy in the WASH Sector
Panel Members:
- Dr: Pulane Molokwane – Lepelle Nothern Water Board Member
- Mr Z Kutama Municipal Manager Vhembe DM
- Petunia Ramunenyiwa : Acting DDDG: Provincial and Entity Governance & International Cooperation
- Ms Tshiamo Legoale - TCTA Social Manager
- The YP Forums Chairpersons representatives:
- Daniel Maleke - RW
- Ntsika Mthembu - DWS
- Nompilo Chiliza - Umhlathuze Municipality
- Mendy Shozi - SA Youth Parliament
- Zama Mkhwanazi - Overberg
- Sibusiso Khuboni - UUW
- Mmakgomo Malatjie - LNW
- Onkarabile Moeketsi - MW
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13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch
MEDIA BRIEFING |
14:00 - 15:00 |
Facilitator: Cynthia Khumalo-Mkwanazi (Rand Water)
Showcase youth excellence in the water sector
Keynote Address: Ms Nothando Mkhize - Deputy Chair UUW - (Youth Motivation)
Talifhani Tshitwamulomoni - Universal Greening Organisation- Motivational Talk
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Entrepreneurship - Netshifhefhe Nduvho - Water Purification projects |
Research and Development - Phathutshedzo Mathule - University of Venda |
NPO - Friends of Toloane youth organisation |
15:00 - 16:30 |
Facilitator: Mbali Sibiya, Obakeng Magopa, Phuti Setati
Pathway to achieve the object of water and sanitation youth strategy |
18:00 - 20:00 |
Networking Cocktail Dinner
MC’S
Lesetja Molebatsi - LNW
Seaparo Shingange - LNW |
DAY 2 (Knowledge Cafe)
TUESDAY 23 JULY 2024
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08:00 - 9:00
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Registration
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Side entertainment from Limpopo School |
OPENING PLENARY |
09:00 - 09:05 |
1. Opening :Programme Director Mr Jabulane Chauke & Tumi Phetla (RW) |
09:05 - 09:20 |
2. Setting the scene -Limpopo DWS Provincial Head : Ms Lucy Kobe |
09:20 - 09:30 |
3. Recap of day: LNW: Ms Ziyanda Ngwenya |
PRESENTATIONS IN PLENARY
FACILITATORS: Nwabisa Hina (UUW) & Pfunzo Mukhwathi (LNW) |
09:30 - 10:00 |
Presentation 1 : Water and Sanitation National Youth strategy:- Petunia Ramunenyiwa Acting Deputy Director General Provincial and Entity Governance & International Cooperation |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Presentation 2 : International Partnership Cooperation for youth development: The future we want- Emmanuel Uguru - AMCOW |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Morning tea
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Presentation 3: The Role of research and development and innovation Water Sector in Youth Development: preparing the Youth for the Future.- Professor Stanley Liphadzi – Group Executive: Research Development and Innovaion -WRC |
11:30 - 13:00 |
Panel discussion: The Future We Want
Professor Lephadzi – WRC
Ms Petunia Ramunenyiwa - DWS
Ms Mbali Sibiya - Umgeni
Mr Emmanuel Uguru
Ms Awodwa Magingi - DWS
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13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
Side entertainment: Traditional dancers |
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BREAKAWAY SESSIONS |
14:00 - 15:00 |
1st Parallel Session: The role of tertiary institutions in youth development 30 years into democracy. Facilitator: Wilhelmina Mantjiu-LNW
Presentation :
How TVET colleges are working to help with the NEET.- Mr Setsipo Maphutha - DWS
Panel Discussion:
Mr Setsopo Maphutha - DWS
Prof Mukhonza - TUT
Prof Mphahlele - UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
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14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00 |
2nd Parallel session: Agriculture - The significance of water sector in agriculture and Youth development programmes within DALRRD
Facilitator: Muano Manne - LNW
Presentation: The significance of the water sector in agriculture and Youth development - Ms Savannah Moodley (Department of Agriculture, Land reform and Rural development)
Ms Savannah Moodley (Department of Agriculture, Land reform and Rural development)
Tumelo Tatekge - LNW Environmentalist
Tshepiso Madiga -Young Farmer:
MULALO Nethengwe - DWS
AMCOW
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14:00 - 15:00 |
3rd parallel session: How AI is Revolutionizing the WASH Sector
Facilitator - Tshepo Motau LNW
Presenters and Panel Members
Ms Doreen Mokoena Cybersec Clinic) – The Role of AI in revolutionizing the WASH Sector
Ms N Bila-Mupariwa - DWS WC - Provincial Head
The role of the youth in implementation of AI and Innovation in the WASH Sector
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15:00 - 16:00 |
PLENARY
Facilitator: Danisile Ndlovu (Rand Water )
The role of the youth in the water sector in Actively embracing the socio-economic gains of our democracy”
- Daniel Maleke – RW
- Ntsika Mthembu – DWS
- Nompilo Chiliza – Umhlathuze Municipality
- Mendy Shozi – SA Youth Parliament
- Zama Mkhwanazi - Overberg
- Sibusiso Khuboni – UUW
- Mmakgomo Malatjie – LNW
- Onkarabile Moeketsi - MW
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DAY 3
Programme Director: Sbusiso Khuboni - UMngeni uThukela Water and Zinhle Mbeka - DWS
WEDNESDAY 24 JULY 2024
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08:00 - 9:00
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Registration
All
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Side entertainment from Limpopo School |
09:00 - 09:20 |
Opening Remarks - 20min. Lydia Radebe - Rand Water |
09:20 - 09:30 |
Day 2 Recap - Mrs Mbali Sibiya NYI Co-Chair |
09:30 - 10:00 |
Facilitator: Gift Maswanganyi - LNW
Presentation (Mining sector) Vusi Mhlari (Anglo American)
Significance of Water in the mining industry, role in youth development) |
10:00 - 11:00 |
Panel Discussion
Rand Water - Dikeledi Maluleke
LNW - Dr Conelius Ruiters
DWS - Mahumane Vunene
Anglo America - Vusi Mhlari
Traditional leaders: Hosi Peni Ngove
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Morning tea
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11:30 - 13:00 |
Workshop: Unlocking the water business sector: let us get the youth working
Facilitator: Mr Thabo Mthombeni
- Lepelle Northern Water - Gundo Motsoare
- Zutari -
- Maranje Consulting: CEO Tshilidzi Nemarandzhe
- Business local person: Bevan Mongwe
- Belvin Molepo - DWS Provincial Limpopo
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
Side entertainment |
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Break-away sessions |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
1st parallel session: Youth Motivational speaker:
Facilitator: Malehlohonolo Mohale (Rand Water)
- Murendeni Makhado - Implants Mining sector (water department)
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14:00 - 15:00
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2nd parallel session: Leadership Training CEO of EL - Journey Group - Carel Motshekga
Facilitator: Onkarabile Mooketsa - Magalies
Leadership Training : Carel Motshekga - CEO of EL - Journey Group
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14:00 - 15:00 |
3rd parallel session Enhancing Training, development and literacy in the WASH sector - Youth Opportunities
Facilitator: Xolisile Vilakazi - Rand Water
Presenters and Panel Members
- EWSETA- Candice Moodley
- ABSA- Financial literacy
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PLENARY |
15:00 - 16:00 |
Mental wellness
Facilitator: Phuti Setati
Presenter:
- Dr Lesly Takalani Mauda
- Lerato Solomon
- Adapting to a new environment (transformation)
- Workplace bullying
- Stress management
- Suppression
- How to deal with gatekeepers
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16H00 -16H30 |
Closing of 2024 National Youth Indaba
Facilitators: Dr. Kgethobole Sekgota (Rand Water) & Kim Morgan (Overberg Water)
Remarks: CEO LNW Dr C Ruiters
Youth Forum representative: Lebo Thabang
Vote of thanks : National Youth Indaba Chairs |
18H00 |
GALA DINNER
HOSTED BY LEPELLE NOTHERN WATER BOARD |
DAY 4
Excursions Departure: 09:00
08:00 – 09:00
Registrations
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09:00 - 13:00 |
Excursions
- Visit LNW Ebenezer plant visit - By NYI Chair Ms Mulalo Machimana and team
- Visit the University of Limpopo Lab and conduct career guidance. - By Ms Mulalo Machimana and team
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09:00 - 13:00 |
WASH Awareness and Team building Session
For Delegates who will not be attending excursion |
13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
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