Arrival and registration

Programme Director: Kgothatso Maoko, RGA

Welcoming and introduction by: Ekeminiabasi Eyita-Okon, Acting Research Director at the Wits School of Governance
Keynote address: Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli

Keynote address on leadership lessons on the theme “a woman leader”. (Video)

Unpacking challenges that women face in Executive Leadership roles: Lessons from diverse sphere of sectors.
Yanga MputaCrystal HuntleyNcumisa MkunqwanaDr Thelela Ngcetane-VikaVerashni PillayMillycent Mashele

Panel Discussion:

Unpacking challenges that women face in Executive Leadership roles: Lessons from diverse sphere of sectors.


Moderator: Verashni Pillay (Former Mail & Guardian Editor)

Panellists:

-Yanga Mputa (Tax Ombud South Africa)
-Nonzuzo Makanda (Audit Chairperson: Seda & Sefa)
-Ncumisa Mkunqwana (CEO of CHAPU)
-Crystal Huntley (Nedbank Economist)
-Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika (Lecturer: Wits School of Governance)

  • Yanga Mputa (Tax Ombud at South African Tax Ombud)

    Yanga Mputa

    Tax Ombud at South African Tax Ombud
  • Crystal Huntley (Economist at Nedbank)

    Crystal Huntley

    Economist at Nedbank
  • Ncumisa Mkunqwana (Chief Executive Officer at Chapu Chartered Accountants)

    Ncumisa Mkunqwana

    Chief Executive Officer at Chapu Chartered Accountants
  • Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika (Management and social scientist at Wits School of Governance)

    Dr Thelela Ngcetane-Vika

    Management and social scientist at Wits School of Governance
  • Verashni Pillay (Media Entrepreneur at Explain.co.za)

    Verashni Pillay

    Media Entrepreneur at Explain.co.za
  • Millycent Mashele (Director and Head of Technical & Training at MGI RAS)

    Millycent Mashele

    Director and Head of Technical & Training at MGI RAS
Funding Opportunites
Siziwe Zulu

An outline of the various funding opportunities and initiatives available through the National Empowerment Fund

  • Siziwe Zulu (Post Investment Associate at National Empowerment Fund)

    Siziwe Zulu

    Post Investment Associate at National Empowerment Fund
Closing remarks Lerato Kungoane
Refreshments and networking