INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER

The Role of Education in Protecting and Empowering Youth for a Disaster-Free.

Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane | 10 – 11 October 2024

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The Role of Education in Empowering Youth for a Safer Future.

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PRACTITIONERS SESSION

Date: 10 October 2024 Venue: Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane

11

MINISTERIAL SESSION

Date: 11 October 2024 Venue: Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane

13

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER EDUCATION

Date: 13 October 2024

What is IDDR

The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR), observed annually on October 13, is a global event aimed at promoting a culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction. The IDDR was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989 as part of its recognition of the importance of reducing the risks and impacts of natural disasters. Each year, the IDDR focuses on a specific Theme related to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). These Themes are aligned with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (SFDRR), which is a global blueprint for reducing disaster risks and losses.

CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa is Minister of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) as appointed on 30 June 2024.

Limpopo Province Premier Phophi Ramathuba

Dr. Phophi Ramathuba is the esteemed Premier of Limpopo Province, a position she was officially appointed to in June 2024.

CoGTA Deputy Minister Namane Dickson Masemola

Dr Namane Dickson Masemola is Deputy Minister of the Department of Cooperative Governance as appointed on 30 June 2024.

Programme

08h00 - 16h15

Session 1

08h00 – 09h00

Arrival, Registration & Tea Traditional dance

All Seetla Primary School

08h00 - 16h00

PROGRAM DIRECTOR – MMAPASEKA STEVE LETSIKE: DEPUTY MINISTER: DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Session 1

08h00 – 08h30

Arrival, Registration & Tea Traditional Dance

All
Maleboho Secondary school

08:30 – 08:45

National Anthem

Led by School Choir: Helen Frans Special School

08:45 – 09h00

Welcome and Introduction of Guests

Cllr Mr Mosema John Mpe,
Executive Mayor: Polokwane Local Municipality

09h00 – 09h15

Remarks by the National House of Traditional Leaders

Kgosi Thabo Seatlholo
Chairperson: National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders

09h15-09h20

VIDEO CLIP

Capricorn District Municipality ( CDM)

09:20 – 09:30

Introduction of the Deputy Minister

Cllr Ms Mamedupe Teffo
Executive Mayor: Capricorn District Municipality

09:30 – 09:50

Setting the scene: Implications for the South African Disaster Risk Management System

Hon. Dr Dickson Masemola,
Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

09:50 – 10:00

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

MEC Mr Basikopo Rogers Makamu,
MEC: Department CoGHSTA

10:00 - 10:10

POEM

Ms Mampa Phetho,
Komane Primary School

10:10 – 10:40

Keynote Address on the 2024 IDDR Theme - “The Role of Education in Protecting and Empowering Youth for a Disaster-Free Future”

Hon. Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa,
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

10h40 – 10:50

Tea Break

10:50 – 11:15

Storytelling

Nonyana Primary School

Session 2: Panel Discussion

11:15 – 12:15

INTEGRATING DISASTER RISK REDUCTION INTO EDUCATION SYSTEM

PANELISTS

Facilitator: Mr. Calvin Masoga, Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC), Capricorn District

  • Mr Jurgens Dyssel, National Disaster Management Centre
  • Mr Ramakuntwane Selepe, Municipal Manager: Capricorn District Municipality
  • Mr Mashaba, Acting HoD: Limpopo Provincial Department of Education

12:15 – 13:15

TOWARDS PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING YOUTH FOR A DISASTER- FREE FUTURE

Facilitator – Mr David Mahlobo,
Deputy Minister: Department of Water and Sanitation

  • Dr Matjutla Mokgoebo, University of Venda
  • Dr Wilfred Lunga, Human Science Research Council (HSRC)
  • Ms. Mamoruti Monama, Department of Sports, Art and Culture
  • Ms Hunadi Moyaha, Department of Social Development, Limpopo Province

13:15 – 14:00

Lunch

Session 3

14:00 – 15:00

FOSTERING MULTI-SECTORA COLLABORATION EFFORTS

Facilitator – Cllr Sabina Mtsweni, Chairperson: Provincial Working Group on Emergency Services and Disaster Management- SALGA

  • Mr Bongani Matomela, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  • Mr. Martial Zebaze Kana, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
  • Ms Irene Mutombwa, South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)
  • Dr Eric Mariga, African Development Bank (ADB)
  • Dr Moses Khangale – SANTAM

15:00 – 15:30

Drama Performance by School Children

New Look Primary School

15:30 – 15:45

Adoption of the resolutions and Closing Remarks

Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe,
Deputy Minister: Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

15:45 – 16:00

Vote of thanks and closure

MMC Joosuf Pemma, Polokwane Municipality

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