| Day 1: Tuesday, 25 July 2017 |
SESSION 1: OPENING & WELCOME
09H00 – 10H30 |
| 07h00 – 09h00 |
Arrival and Registration |
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| 09h00 – 09h15 |
Opening and Welcome |
Facilitator, Thembisa Marele |
| 09h15 – 09h30 |
Overview and introduction of Minister of Communication |
Cllr Zandile Gumede, SALGA deputy President |
| 09H30 – 10H00 |
Address by Minister of Communications |
Minister of Communication |
| 10H00 – 10H30 |
Outcomes and recommendations of previous communicators forums and its broader implications |
Lance Joel, SALGA Executive Manager |
| 10H30 – 11H00 |
Presentation on Provincial Communicators Forums |
Michael Currin, GCIS Chief Director: Provincial and Local Liaison |
| 11H00 – 11H30 |
TEA BREAK |
| 11H30 – 11H45 |
Motivational Speaker |
TBC |
SESSION 2: SERVICE DELIVERY WITHIN THE CONTXT OF GOOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
11H45 – 13H00 |
| 11H45 –
12H45 |
AGSA to discuss and unpack the 2015-16 MFMA audit outcomes for communicators to better understand it and communicate it. |
• AGSA Rep TBC
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STATS SA to discuss and unpack financial and non-financial municipal census for communicators to better understand it and communicate it.
Outcome: recommendations on what needs to be done and interventions to improve the sector. |
Stats SA Rep TBC |
| 13H00 – 14H00 |
LUNCH BREAK |
SESSION 3: PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDIA LANDSCAPE AND HOW TO IMPROVE MEDIA COVERAGE
14H00 – 16H30 |
| 14H00 – 16H00 |
Overview: Both municipalities and local media have an important role to play in communicating with the public. By having an open communication policy, municipalities can address the negative perceptions of the public and keep them informed about service delivery progress and delays, plans and priorities and opportunities for public input. At the same time, the media has a critical role to play in ensuring a healthy democracy by informing citizens, holding politicians and public servants accountable by acting as an independent body and providing a ‘space’ where citizens can participate in discussions and deliberate over public issues.
Outcome: A deeper understanding of the South African media landscape and how to improve communication. |
Yolisa Njamela, Broadcast Journalist CCTV
Mpumelelo Mkhabela, Former Editor Sowetan and Station Manager Power FM
Mathata Tsedu, South African National Editors Forum
Nhlanhla Mtshali, National Community Radio Forum |
| 16H00 – 16H30 |
Wrap up and Recap of Day 1 |
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| 17H00 – 21H00 |
NETWORKING COCKTAIL FUNCTION |
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DAY 2, WEDNESDAY, 26 JULY 2017 |
| 09H00 – 09H15 |
Opening and Welcome |
Facilitator |
| 09H15 – 09H45 |
Profiling of Local Government – Changing the Narrative |
Buhle Ngwenya, SALGA Marketing Manager |
Session 4: Breakaway Sessions On Communication And Best Practices
09h45 – 11h15 |
Theme 1: Managing The Reputation Of Municipalities And Communicating In A Crisis
Theme 2: Communicating Municipal Achievements In Politically Charged Environment
Theme 3: Crunching The Numbers- Communicating The Financial Position Of Your Municipality
Theme 4: Dealing With Service Delivery Protests In The Media |
| 11H15 – 11H30 |
TEA BREAK |
| 11H30 – 12H30 |
Feedback from Breakaway Sessions |
All |
| 12H30 – 13H00 |
Wrap Up and Closure |
Facilitator |
| 13H00 – 14H00 |
LUNCH AND DEPARTURE |
