Minister Maropene Ramokgopa to deliver keynote address at the 2nd Annual Youth Investment Indaba
The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Hon. Maropene Ramokgopa, MP, will deliver the keynote address at the 2nd Annual Youth Investment Indaba, hosted by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), on Friday, 30 October 2026, in Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Minister Ramokgopa's keynote address will highlight the government's commitment to accelerating youth economic empowerment, promoting inclusive economic growth, and strengthening strategic partnerships to unlock sustainable economic opportunities for young people.
The Indaba serves as a strategic platform that brings together government, development finance institutions, the private sector, organised business, skills development institutions, and other key stakeholders to advance practical solutions to increase youth participation in South Africa's economy.
Building on the outcomes of the inaugural Indaba, this year's gathering will focus on mobilising catalytic investment, supporting youth-owned enterprises, expanding access to economic value chains, aligning skills development with labour market demands and addressing structural barriers that continue to limit meaningful youth economic participation.
As the Minister responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Minister Ramokgopa's participation underscores the importance of integrating youth development priorities into national planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, particularly through the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP).
The Minister’s keynote address is expected to emphasise the need for coordinated action across government and its social partners to translate policy commitments into measurable outcomes, strengthen accountability, and ensure young people actively participate in and benefit from South Africa's economic transformation and development agenda.
The engagement also reinforces the role of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) in monitoring the government's progress towards inclusive economic growth, employment creation, skills development, and improved opportunities for young people.
Members of the media are invited to cover the keynote address as follows:
Event: 2nd Annual Youth Investment Indaba
Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: 09h00
Venue: Royal Majestic Hotel (formerly Hyatt Regency), Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Keynote Speaker: Hon. Maropene Ramokgopa, MP, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Media enquiries:
Mr Phetole Rampedi
Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson to the Minister Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME)
Cell: 082 633 2016
Email: phetole@dpme.gov.za
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