The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will preside over the MISA Young Graduates and Apprentices Recognition Function, celebrating the achievements of young graduates and apprentices participating in the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent’s (MISA) skills development programmes. The Minister will be joined by Deputy Ministers Dr Namane Masemola and Rev. Prince Burns-Ncamashe.
The recognition function underscores MISA’s commitment to developing the next generation of technical and professional talent to strengthen municipal infrastructure delivery and support capable, developmental local government.
The event seeks to:
– Recognise the achievements of graduates and apprentices participating in MISA programmes.
– Showcase the impact of MISA’s skills development, mentorship and workplace learning initiatives.
– Promote career opportunities in engineering, construction, planning, project management and other built environment disciplines.
– Strengthen partnerships that advance sustainable youth empowerment and professional development.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:
Date: Thursday, 09 July 2026
Time: 08h00
Venue: Premier Hotel, OR Tambo International Airport
Media Enquiries:
Ms Pearl Maseko-Binqose
Media Liaison Officer to the Minister of CoGTA
Cell: 082 772 1709
Mr Legadima Leso
Head of Communications – CoGTA
Cell: 066 479 9904
Ms Yolisa Blom
Communications Manager – MISA
Cell: 072 130 9893
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