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Upcoming Coference:
Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha
2024 GUEST SPEAKERS
Mr. Thamsanqa Maqubela
CEO, SACGRA
Prof. Andre Keet
Acting Vice Chancellor, NMU
Ms. Busisiwe Nsutsha
Chairperson, SACGRA
Dr. Muki Moeng
Deputy Vice Chancellor, NMU
Mr. Mark Cunningham
Deputy Chairperson, SACGRA
Mr. Luthando Jack
Dean of Students,NMU
Mr. Fabian Moeng
COO, SACGRA
Dr. Sizwe Nyenyiso
Senior Director, NMU
Prof. Azwinndini Muronga
Deputy Vice Chancellor, NMU
Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa
Minister, Cooperative Governance
& Traditional Affairs (COGTA)
Ms. Stella Ndabeni
Minister, Department of Small
Business Development
Mr. Mzwanele Nyhontsho
Minister, Department of Land Reform
& Rural Development
Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane
Minister, Department of Higher
Education & Training
Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Minister, Department of
Electricity & Energy
Ms. Pemmy Majodina
Minister, Department of
Water & Sanitation
Mr. Bantubonke Holomisa
Deputy Minister, Department of Defence
& Milatary Veterans
Mr. Mr Zuko Godlimpi
Deputy Minister, Department of Trade,
Industry & Competition
Mr. Bentley Vass
MEC, COGTA – NC
Mr. Zolile Williams
MEC, COGTA – EC
Ms. Ntandokazi Capa
MEC, Health – EC
Mr. Jacob Mamabolo
MEC, COGTA – GP
Cllr. Gary Van Niekerk
Executive Mayor, Nelson
Mandela Bay Municipality
Cllr. Princess Faku
Executive Mayor, Baffalo
City Municipality
Cllr. Nyaniso Nelani
Executive Mayor, King Sabata
Dalindyelo Municipality
Cllr. Doctor Xhakaza
Executive Mayor, Ekurhuleni
Metropolitan Municipality
Prof. Puleng Lenkabula
Vice Chancellor, University
of South Africa
Prof. Andrew Crouch
Vice Chancellor, Sol Plaatje
University
Prof. Pamela Dube
Vice Chancellor, Central University of Technology
Prof. Thoko Mayekiso
Vice Chancellor, Universty of Mpumalanga
Ms. Nombulelo Nxesi
CEO, ETDPSETA
Ms. Maphefo Anno-Frempong
CEO, TETA
Ms. Ayanda Mafuleka
CEO, FASSET
Ms. Gugu Mkhize
CEO, INSETA
Mr. Tom Mkhwanazi
CEO, W&R SETA
Ms.Mpho Mookapele
CEO, EWSETA
Mr. Malusi Shezi
CEO, CETA
2023 GUEST SPEAKERS
Ms. Thembi Nkadimeng
Minister,
Cooperative Governance and Traditional affairs
Mr. Malusi Shezi
Chief Executive Office,
Construction Education and Training Authourity
Ms. Lydia Sebokedi
Acting Executive Director,
Centre for Public Service Innovation
Mr. Yershen Pillay
Chief Executive Office,
Chemical Industry Education & Training Authority
Mr. Eubert Mashabane
Chief Executive Office,
BANKSETA
Ms. Teresa Shepard
Director,
LAMP Foundation
Ms. Ayanda Mafuleka
Chief Executive Office,
Finance and Accounting Services SETA
Mr. Mxolisi Kaunda
Mayor,
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Mr. Bokang Modise
Chief Audit Executive,
Independent Development Trust
Mr. Mark Cunninhgham
Chief Executive Office,
Growing Leaders Great
Ms. Khomotso Letsatsi
Head Infrastructure Financing
Gauteng Growth and Development Agency
Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath
Deputy Vice-Chancellor,
Stellenbosch University
Ms. Yoliswa Makhasi
Director General,
DPSA
Ms. Malebo Mabitje-Thompson
Director General,
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Ms. Tebogo Malaka
Acting Chief Executive
Independent Development Trust
Mr. Thamsanqa Maqubela
DDM Conference Convenor & Founder,
South African Council for Graduates
Ms. Tsakani Maluleke
Auditor-General,
Auditor General South Africa
Dr. Nkosinathi Sishi
Director General,
Department of Higher Education and Training
Mr. Mike Teke
Chairperson,
Masimong Group Former President of
Minerals Council South Africa
Mr. Setlogane Manchild
Cooperate Social Investment Head,
Investec
Mr. Tebogo Maruping
Commissioner,
Unemployment Insurance Fund
Mr. Mawethu Nyakatya
Senior Director,
Social Impact and Tranformation
Stellenbosch University
Mr. Waseem Carrim
Chief Executive Office,
National Youth Development Agency
Mr. Setlogane Manchidi
Cooperate Social Investment Head,
Investec
