The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, General Bheki Cele will embark on a number of sector expos and other youth empowerment initiatives during the month of June 2017.
To kickstart the commemorative activities, the Deputy Minister will be accompanied by the Kwazulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Themba Mthembu and Umzumbe Local Municipality Mayor Cllr SR Ngcobo, at , the DAFF Youth Career Expo which will be held in Esibanini.
The Deputy Minister will engage with unemployed youth and students with the aim of sharing information with them about the diverse career opportunities available in the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors.
Sector expos are aimed at cultivating an affinity between the sector and young people and are also aimed at empowering youngsters through information sharing and showcasing available opportunities.
This initiative will further create a platform for different stakeholders such as the Ugu Development Agency and other youth development programmes to interact with the youth in an effort to motivate and upskill upcoming and existing young producers.
By launching the first ever #Agri-Stars event in Pretoria in 2016,General Cele has been successful in accelerating youth recognition and forging more participation by the youth in agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
More than 500 youth, including graduates who are part of the Mphunyuka Agricultural Cooperative, which farms in organic crop production are expected to attend.
The expo will be hosted under the theme “Harnessing investment for youth empowerment towards South Africa’s economic development and future prosperity”.
Members of the media are therefore invited to attend.
Details of the event:
Date: Friday, 9 June 2017
Venue: Esibanini Umzumbe Local Municipality community hall, Ward 10
Time: 8h00
To RSVP contact:
Innocent Mhlanga
Cell: 082 8191808
E-mail: InnocentM@daff.gov.za
Akhona Ndelu
Cell: 064 7575810
E-mail: akhona@umzumbe.gov.za
For further information contact:
Nonkululeko Phokane
Cell: 083 645 6252
E-mail: NonkululekoM@daff.gov.za
