DAY 2 PROGRAMME

TUESDAY, 26 MARCH 2024

DAY TWO

Localisation: An all-inclusive approach for all sectors of society to contribute to economic growth and job creation.

EXHIBITORS

TIME

ITEM

PRESENTERS

08h00 – 09h00

Arrival & registration

Media Walk-about with Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams

Main Foyer

Department of Small Business Development

09h00 – 09h10

Official Opening

Ms Duduzile Ramela

Programme Director

09h10 – 10h00

SMME Showcase (Real Stories)

Facilitated by:

Duduzile Ramela

Programme Director

Real Stories Showcase

Panelists:

DSBD

  1. Morero Moloi Company – Mc More International
  2. Bonang Kau Company – RE L8

Proudly South African

  1. Mr Dumisani Mahlangu Company – Chepa
  2. Ms Lufuno Rasoesoe Company – Tosh Detergents

ABSA

  1. Dr. Lehlohonolo Makhakhe, Director, Epicurus.
  2. Mrs Nkeke Funani – Director, Imbanya Fashion

10h00 – 10h25

Proudly SA CEO address and introduction of Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

Mr Eustace Mashimbye

Proudly SA – CEO

10h25 – 10h55

Keynote Address

Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

Minister of Small Business Development of South

Africa (DSBD)

10h55 – 12h10

LOCALISATION IN ACTION:

DRIVING INDUSTRIALISATION through ESD programmes.

Facilitated by: Duduzile Ramela

Panelists:

SAB: Ms Zoleka Lisa – VP Corporate Affairs

FNB: Ms Palesa Mabasa – Business Development Head for SME Funding at FNB Commercial.

TELKOM: Mr. Tshepo Phetla – Head of Business Development.

CCBSA – Ms Motshidisi Mokwena -Head: Communications & Reputation

ABSA – Mr Kgalalelo Tlhoaele – Head: Enterprise Development

12h10 – 12h20

BREAK: TEA/COFFEE (SERVED IN MAIN PLENARY)

12h15 – 13h30

eCommerce and online platforms – a driver of Localisation, Industrialisation and growth of SMMEs in our country (Powered by Takealot)

Facilitated by: Mr Jeremy Maggs

Panel Discussion:

Panelists:

  1. Mr Frederik Zietsman CEO – Takeal
  2. Ms Jeannine van Straaten – Executive: Strategy, Stakeholder Relations and Legal
  3. Mr Andy Higgins MD – Bob Group

13h20 – 14h05

It’s a family affair!

Facilitated by: Thabo “T-bose” Mokwele

VENUE: EXPO FLOOR

Panel Discussion:

  1. Chabis Gemere
  2. Ascend Clothing
  3. MiDesk

14h05 – 15h00

LUNCH BREAK

15h00 –16h00

Proudly South African Festival of Ideas Pitching session.

(Focus on Access-to-markets and Supplier Development programmes)

Pitching Tank

Facilitator: Mr Rams Mabote

VENUE: Bill Galagher Room

Hosted:

Mr Thabang Mabuza (Ulwazi Resource Centre) Ulwazi Resource Centre

16h45

All activities end and crew to start clearing exhibition space for security checks – for the dinner.