AGENDA FOR GROUP 1:
VENUE
HALL 1: METSING
- 1) Presentation on raw water security to group by DWS
- 2) Input from sector expert
- 3) Discussion on DWS presentation
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- a) Does the DWS presentation identify the key actions required to ensure raw water security?
- b) What other actions should be taken?
- c) What are the reasons for a lack of progress in implementation of the required actions?
- d) What needs to be done differently to make more progress with implementation of the
required actions?
- 4) Adjustments to be made to DWS presentation before it is made to plenary
AGENDA FOR GROUPS 2A-2D:
VENUE
GROUP 2a: HALL 2: ZWAMADAKA (PLENARY)
GROUP 2b: HALL 1: SEDIBENG
GROUP 2c: HALL 1: WATERBRON
GROUP 2d: HALL 1: EMANZINI
- 1)Presentation to group by DWS on progress with implementation of the 2024 Summit
resolutions for each group
- 2) Input from sector expert
- 3) Discussion on DWS presentation
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- a) Does the group agree that the presentation is an accurate description of progress?
- b) Where there is a lack of progress, what are the causes?
- c) What should be done to accelerate implementation?
- d) Is there a common understanding of what is meant by ‘ring-fencing’?
- e) Are all municipalities moving towards obtaining Council approval for ring-fencing and
implementing ring-fencing?
- f) Have all municipalities created a separation between the water service authority and water
service provider as required by the Water Services Act? Is a service level agreement in place
between the WSA and the WSP?
- g) Are municipalities planning Municipal Systems Act Section 78 processes where necessary?
- h) Are municipalities prioritizing providing access to a basic level of service to communities
without such access?
- 4) Adjustments to be made to DWS presentation before it is made to plenary
Programme for Water and Sanitation Indaba
Theme: Water Security and Provision
Date: 27-28 March 2025
Time: 08h30 to 17h00
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng
Programme Director: Mr David Mahlobo,
Deputy Minister: Department of Water and Sanitation
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Day 1
Time |
Item |
Responsible |
08:00-09:20 |
Arrival and Registration |
All |
09:20-09:50 |
All delegates to be seated |
All |
10:00-10:10 |
Singing of the National and AU anthem |
All |
10:10-10:15 |
Opening Remarks and Purpose of the Indaba |
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo |
10:15-10:25 |
Welcome Remarks |
Premier Panyaza Lesufi |
10:25-10:35 |
Message of support by Minister of Cooperative
Government and Traditional Affairs
|
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa |
10: 35-10:45 |
SALGA President |
Cllr Bheki Stofile |
10:45-11:00 |
Setting the Scene by the Minister of Water and
Sanitation |
Minister
Pemmy Majodina |
Programme Director: Mr David Mahlobo,
Deputy Minister: Department of Water and Sanitation
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Day 1
Time |
Item |
Responsible |
11:00- 12:00 |
Keynote address by HE President of the Republic of
South Africa |
HE President
Cyril Ramaphosa |
12:00-12:30 |
Presentation on raw water security and water services
security |
Director-General
Dr Sean Phillips |
12:30-13:30 |
LUNCH |
All |
13:30-18:00 |
Breakaway sessions |
|
|
Group 1: Ensure raw water security
Input by Mr Livhuwani Mabuda and Prof Mike Muller |
Facilitator
Mr Percy Sechemane |
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Group 2: Ensure water and sanitation access and
reliability
|
Facilitators |
|
2a WSAs with critical systems
Input by Mr Xolani Hadebe and Dr Gisela Keiser |
Dr Risimati Mathye |
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2b WSAs with poorly performing systems
Input by Ms Moloko Raletjena and Mr Sipho Mosai |
Mr Xolani Zwane |
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2c WSAs with average performing systems
Input by Ms Anet Muir and Dr Malemu |
Dr Tseliso Ntili |
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2d WSAs with good performing systems
Input by Mr Solomon Makate and Cllr Nikiwe Num |
Mr Luxolo Mditshane |
End of Day One
Programme Director: Mr David Mahlobo,
Deputy Minister: Department of Water and Sanitation
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Day 2
Time |
Item |
Responsible |
08:30-08:35 |
Opening remarks |
Programme Director |
08:35-10:30 |
Feedback sessions by groups: Action Plans |
|
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Group 1 Ensure raw water security |
Rapporteur 1 |
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Group 2a – 2d Ensure water and sanitation access
and reliability |
Rapporteur 2a-2d |
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COMMENTS AND DISCUSSIONS |
Programme Director |
10:30-11:00 |
Tea Break
|
|
11:00-12:00 |
Plenary panel discussion on ensuring raw water
security
WRC: Dr Jennifer Molwantwa
TCTA: Mr Percy Sechemane
Infrastructure Fund: Mr Mohale Rakgate
UNISA: Prof Anja du Plessis
SWPN: Mr Nandha Govender
Young Water Professional:
Ms Boitumela Pako Matshediso |
Deputy Minister
Sello Seitlholo |
12:00-13:00 |
Plenary panel discussion on ensuring water and
sanitation access and reliability National Treasury: Ms Ulrike Britton
COGTA: Mr Lungile Dhlamini
AWSISA: Mr Ramateu Monyokolo
Operation Vulindlela: Mr Saul Musker
WITS: Prof Craig Sheridan
SA Water and Sanitation Youth network:
Ms Danisile Ndhlovu |
DDG: Water Services
Dr Risimati Mathye |
13:00-14:00 |
LUNCH |
All |
14:00-14:30 |
High level action plan and Declaration |
Programme Director |
14:30-15:00 |
Discussion |
Programme Director |
15:00-15:30 |
Closing remarks by the Deputy President |
Deputy President
Paul Mashatile |
End of Day Two
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