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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
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:
  1. Dr: Pulane Molokwane – Lepelle Nothern Water Board Member
  2. Mr Z Kutama Municipal Manager Vhembe DM
  3. Petunia Ramunenyiwa : Acting DDDG: Provincial and Entity Governance & International Cooperation
  4. Ms Tshiamo Legoale - TCTA Social Manager
  5. 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

DAY 2 (Knowledge Cafe)

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

    DAY 3

    Programme Director:
    Sbusiso Khuboni - UMngeni uThukela Water and Zinhle Mbeka - DWS

    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
    1. EWSETA- Candice Moodley
    2. ABSA- Financial literacy
      PLENARY
    15:00 - 16:00 Mental wellness

    Facilitator: Phuti Setati
    Presenter:
    1. Dr Lesly Takalani Mauda
    2. 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

    DAY 4

    Excursions Departure: 09:00


    08:00 – 09:00

    Registrations
    09:00 - 13:00 Excursions
    1. Visit LNW Ebenezer plant visit - By NYI Chair Ms Mulalo Machimana and team
    2. 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
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