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
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DAY1: SUNDAY 21 JULY 2024
14h00 - 18h00	Registration
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
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
	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

TUESDAY 23 JULY 2024
08:00 - 9:00	Registration	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
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
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Side entertainment: Traditional dancers
	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
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
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
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

WEDNESDAY 24 JULY 2024
08:00 - 9:00	Registration All	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
11:00 - 11:30	Morning tea
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
13:00 – 14:00	Lunch	Side entertainment
	Break-away sessions
14:00 - 15:00	1st parallel session: Youth Motivational speaker: Facilitator: Malehlohonolo Mohale (Rand Water) Murendeni Makhado - Implants Mining sector (water department)
14:00 - 15:00	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
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
	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
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

08:00 – 09:00 Registrations
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
09:00 - 13:00	WASH Awareness and Team building Session For Delegates who will not be attending excursion
13:00 - 14:00	Lunch