Events - Page 35

South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Blade Nzimande, is set to inaugurate the prestigious 2023 Technology and Instrumentation in Particle Physics (TIPP) conference in Cape Town. The global event, scheduled for Monday, September 4th, will bring together over 250 of the world’s leading scientists and researchers in particle physics technology and instrumentation.

In an effort to celebrate Women’s Month, the Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers, Mr. David Mahlobo and Ms. Judith Tshabalala, will lead a community engagement in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, 29 August 2023. The event will focus on Women in Water Resource Management, outlining measures to foster women’s economic participation, and creating job opportunities in the water sector.

The inaugural Transforming Mentalities Summit 2023, hosted by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Dr. Blade Nzimande, aims to address the root causes of genderbased violence (GBV) by challenging deeply ingrained societal norms and beliefs. ## UNESCO’s Transforming Mentalities Initiative

The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) has partnered with the Eastern Cape Communal Wool Growers Association (ECCWGA) to organize the Provincial Flock Competition at the Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (TARDI). The main objective of the event is to support the Livestock Production Improvement Programme, which seeks to enhance the quality and quantity of sheep and wool production in the province.

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is hosting the 2023 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the South African construction industry. This prestigious event amplifies the voices and accomplishments of women in the field.

As Women’s Month draws to a close, a significant event is taking place to promote women’s empowerment in the green economy. On August 25, 2023, MEC Thabo Meeko of the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) is organizing a oneday dialogue for women in the green economy at the Maria Moroka Nature Resort in Thaba Nchu.

On August 25, 2023, the Minister of Transport, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga, will host the National Aviation Gender Summit to address the persistent gender disparities in the aviation industry. The summit has the theme “Rise to the Challenge: Make Gender Equality in Aviation a Reality,” and it will gather key figures and thought leaders from various sectors of the industry.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) are collaborating to host the 4th annual Women in Media and Communication panel discussion on August 25, 2023. The event is a crucial initiative to address the pressing concerns of cyberbullying of female journalists and online genderbased violence.

Cape Town has found new ways to support and celebrate its local film industry. The City of Cape Town and the organizers of the annual Silwerskerm Film Festival have collaborated to bring free film screenings to various communities in a sustainable way.

The eThekwini Business Seminar is a collaborative effort between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), the KwaZuluNatal Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA), and the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The event, scheduled for August 29, 2023, at the Durban Exhibition Centre in Durban, aims to empower local entrepreneurs.

The 15th BRICS Summit, held in Sandton, South Africa, marked a significant moment for the five member countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The event provided an exceptional opportunity for participating nations to strengthen political and economic ties, in addition to creating a sense of solidarity. Amidst the summit, H.E. Humile Mashatile, Spouse of the Deputy President of South Africa, hosted a Spousal Luncheon that highlighted the deep roots of South African heritage and sisterhood.

The City of Cape Town was filled with the spirit of athletic excellence during the annual Joe Slovo/Phoenix Sports Day weekend hosted by the Recreation and Parks Department. This event attracted hundreds of enthusiastic youths from diverse neighborhoods such as Phoenix, Joe Slovo, Summer Greens, and Milnerton to compete in a variety of sports and recreational activities.