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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
    • 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
    • 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

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

Day 1

Time Item Responsible
11:00- 12:00 Keynote address by HE President of the Republic of South Africa HE President Cyril Ramaphosa

PRESIDENT LEAVES PLENARY

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
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
2b WSAs with poorly performing systems
Input by Ms Moloko Raletjena and Mr Sipho Mosai
Mr Xolani Zwane
2c WSAs with average performing systems
Input by Ms Anet Muir and Dr Malemu
Dr Tseliso Ntili
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

Day 2

Time Item Responsible
08:30-08:35 Opening remarks Programme Director
08:35-10:30 Feedback sessions by groups: Action Plans
Group 1 Ensure raw water security Rapporteur 1
Group 2a – 2d Ensure water and sanitation access and reliability Rapporteur 2a-2d
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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