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NATIONAL YOUTH INDABA Draft: 5 Days Programme- 2023 Date: 26-30 JUNE 2023
Venue: Durban ICC
Theme: The Future We Want: Accelerating Change in the Water Sector
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(Arrival and Registration)
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ACTIVITY |
BY WHOM |
| Sunday
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13h00-21h00
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Arrival
Registration
Accreditation
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Co-ordinating team and delegates
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DAY 1- Monday, 26 June 2023- Setting the Scene
Facilitator: Deputy Minister Judith Tshabalala
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BY WHOM |
| MONDAY
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08h00-9h00
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Arrival and registration continuing
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09h00-09h05
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Opening
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Facilitator
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09h05-09h10
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National Anthem
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All
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09h10-09h15
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Introduction of Guests
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Mzimkulu Msiwa – Umgeni Water Board Chairperson
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09h15-09h30
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Welcome Address |
Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda - City of eThekwini Metro Mayor.
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09h30-09h45
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Message of Support
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African Ministers Council on Water
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09h45-10h25
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Keynote Address
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Hon Senzo Mchunu, Minister DWS
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10h25-10h30
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Vote of Thanks
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Sipho Manana – Umgeni Water Acting Chief Executive
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10h30-10h45
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TEA! TEA! TEA! TEA! TEA! TEA!
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FACILITATOR: Silindile Mtshali, Umgeni Water
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10h45 – 11h50
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PANEL DISCUSSION – Importance of Organised Youth in resolving SA’s water and sanitation-related issues. (DWS, YWP- WISA, Rand water, Umgeni Water, Mhlathuze Water, Lepelle Water, AMCOW,)
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Tiyani Chauke – WRC
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11h50-12h05
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Role of Young Professionals and experiences from the SADC Region
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Kachusha Nkosha, Water Aid Zambia
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12h05-12h20
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The Importance of Organised Youth Structures in Accelerating Change in the Water Sector.
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Bongani Dladla – Chief Executive, Construction Industry Development Board
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12h20-12h40
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The SA Young Water Professionals Network- A DWS chapter
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Njabulo Ngema – Umgeni Water
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12h40-13h00
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Q&A, Announcements
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13h00-14h00
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LUNCH! LUNCH!
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14h00-15h10
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Breakaway sessions
Room 1-Success stories of individuals in the water sector.
Room 2- Youth forums in the water sector (WISA YWPs, SAYPW, Rand Water, Umgeni Water, Mhlathuze Water)
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Facilitators:
Chair: Scelo Shange (SAYPW)
Chair: Nompilo Chiliza (City of uMhlathuze)
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15h10-15h25
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TEA!
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15h30-16h00 |
Reflections and Closing Remarks |
Facilitator
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18h00-21h00 |
Networking Session |
All
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DAY 2 Tuesday, 27 June 2023 -Opportunities for Youth in the Water and Sanitation Sector
Facilitator: Ntando B Thusi, Umhlathuze Water
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BY WHOM |
| TUESDAY
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8h00-8h30
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Day 1 Recap and Introduction of Day 2 theme
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All
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8h30-9h00
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Presentation: Support offered by NYDA on youth development projects
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Phetole Seodi - NYDA
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9h00-9h15
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Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Youth in Water Sector – Personal Journey.
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Sivuyile Phezulu, Indalo Water Technologies
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9h15-9h30
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Youth working in NGOs
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Ashton Mpofu, Greenpeace
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9h30-9h45
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Opportunities for Youth - WRC |
Thabo Mthombeni, WRC
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09h45-10h15
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Roadmap to the first Global Water Conference in SA
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Takalani Murulana, DWS
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10h15-10h30
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TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK!
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10h45-11h00
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Opportunities for Youth in NGOs
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Lee-Anne Modley, Imvelisi Enviropreneurs
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11h00-11h15
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Opportunities for Youth
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Karen Vickers Green-Matter
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11h15-12h00
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Discussion – Opportunities for Youth in the water and Sanitation Sector.
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Moderated by Thandeka Jwara (uMgeni Water)
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12h00-13h00
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BREAKAWAY SESSIONS
Room: 1: Water sector programmes available for Youth – DWS Learning Academy, EWSETA, ETDP SETA, Rand Water Training, UW Talent & OD, UW Learning Academy
Room 2- Professional Development – WISA YWPs, SACNASP, ECSA, SAICE, IMESA, SAGC, GIS, HR, SA
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Chair: Nokwanda Mkhwanazi, EWS
Chair: Mr Magray Owaes WISA-YWP
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13h00-14h00
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LUNCH! LUNCH! LUNCH!
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All
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14h00-14h15
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Career Opportunities in the Water Sector
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Candice Moodley, EWSETA
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14h15-14h30
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Career Opportunities in the Water Sector
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UKZN WASH Centre
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14h30-14h45
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Professional Development within the Water Sector
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Daniel Maleke, Rand Water
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14h45-15h00
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Careers in the water sector- YP in sector
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Thulani Mlilwana, Water Aid South Africa
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15h00-15h15
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TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK!
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15h15-15h30
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Careers in the water sector- YP in sector
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Tebogo Mashatolo, Rand Water
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15h30-15h45
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Careers in the water sector- YP in sector
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Msinsi Holdings
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15h45-16h00 |
Careers in the water sector- YP in sector |
Mhlathuze Water |
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16h00-16h20 |
Panel Discussion – Career and Professional Development within the Sector |
Moderator: Mmakgomo Malatji, Lepelle Water |
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16h20-16h30 |
Closing Remarks |
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DAY 3:Wednesday, 28 June 2023- State of SAs Water and Sanitation Sector – How can the youth contribute?
Facilitator: Sithembile Mbonambi and Wandile Khawula, Umgeni Water
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| Wednesday
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08h00-08h15
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Recap of the previous day
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All
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08h15-08h45
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Climate Change and Water Resources
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Roland Schulze, UKZN
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08h45-09h00
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April 2022 KZN Floods – meaning for the water sector: Lessons and Opportunities
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Londiwe Satimburwa- eThekwini Municipality
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09h00-09h15
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April 2022 KZN Floods – meaning for the water sector: Lessons and Opportunities
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Sanele Mazibuko – Acting Chief Operating Officer, Umgeni Water
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09h15-09h30
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The Eastern Cape Drought: Lessons and Opportunities |
Aluvuyo Bixa, WISA-YWP
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09h30-09h45
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Innovation and development opportunities in the water sector for drinking water and wastewater value chain
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Khethobole Sekgota, Rand Water
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09h45-10h00
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Water Conservation and Water Demand Management as a Solution to SA’s water issues
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Xolani Hadebe, DWS
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10h00-10h15
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TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK!
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10h15-10h30
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Youth-driven sanitation Project.
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Duncan Hay
Preyan Arumugam-Nanoolal, UKZN WASH Centre
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10h30-10h45
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Youth driven sanitation Project
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BORDA
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10h45-11h45
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Renewable Energy (Sustainable Solutions) and the Water Sector: Opportunities
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Water Aid Madagascar/Ghana
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11h00-12h00
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Panel Discussion – The State of SA’s Water and Sanitation Sector and Role that the Youth can play.
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Moderator: Sthabiso Hadebe, Umgeni Water
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12h00-13h00
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BREAKAWAY SESSIONS
Room1: The role of Private sector in the water and sanitation sector
Room2: Role of Communities as Stakeholders in the Water and Sanitation Sector
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Chair: Lerusha Naidoo, Umgeni Water
Chair: Moreblessings Chidaushe, Water Aid Southern Africa
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13h00-14h00
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LUNCH! LUNCH! LUNCH!
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All
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14h00-15h00
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BREAKAWAY SA’s Energy Crisis and its impacts on the Water and Sanitation Sector
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Dr Blessing Mncube, Mhlathuze Water
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14h15-14h30
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Renewable Energy (Sustainable solutions) and the Water Sector: Opportunities
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Thobekile Gambu, Umgeni Water
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14h30-14h45
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Renewable Energy: The potential of hydropower
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Mark Scott, Umgeni Water
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14h45-15h00
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Q&A – Renewable energy solutions to SA’s Water and Sanitation Issues.
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15h00-15h15
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TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK! TEA BREAK!
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15h15-15h45
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BREAKAWAY SESSIONS
Room 1: Student Presentations
Room 2: Student Presentations
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Chair: Khethobole Sekgota, Rand Water
Chair: Lee-Anne Modley, University of Johannesburg
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15h45-16h30
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Conference Closing Remarks
Mhlathuze Water
Umgeni Water
DWS
Organising Committee
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Facilitator
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Day4 – Thursday 29 June 2023 – Field Trip
Facilitator: Conference Organising Committee
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ACTIVITY |
BY WHOM |
| Thursday
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10h00-16h30
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Field Trip on Day 5 – (i) UW Sites – Midmar Dam and WTP, Darvill and Reuse site.
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Day 5: Friday, 30 June 2023 – Engagements with the Minister
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BY WHOM |
| Friday
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15h00–17h00
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Intergenerational Dialogue with the Minister
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Chair: Mbali Sibiya and Mlungisi Shabalala
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18h00 |
GALA DINNER hosted by the Minister |
ATTENDANCE PER INVITATION |
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The SA Young Water Professionals Network- A DWS chapter |
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Closing Speeches |
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