
The Western Cape will host the first Provincial Report back since the Presidential Indaba on Youth Jobs and Skills which was held in Johannesburg on the 28th of February. The Indaba is organised by the Economic Development Department (EDD), National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), South African Youth Council (SAYC) and the Presidency.
The Western Cape leg of the provincial Indaba will be held on the 10th of April, at the Good Hope Centre, in Cape Town. Youths drawn from local business, labour and civil society are expected to attend. The theme for the event is:
‘Working together to empower the youth through jobs and skills for a better South Africa’
Minister Ebrahim Patel will lead the Indaba supported by the Deputy Minister, for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Obed Bapela. The report back is a partnership between the government, the National Youth Development Agency and state owned entities.
The Indaba will take place as follows:
Date: Thursday, 10 April 2014
Time: 09h45 to 16h00
Address: Good hope Centre, Cape Town
Please note that for security purposes it is important that you confirm attendance by 9th April 2014.
Issued by the Economic Development Department
Enquiries: Phumzile Kotane - 0714628246 /
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As the Economic Development Department, we wish to state that we do not have such a project, and therefore beware that the Request for Quotation is not from the Economic Development Department.
Please confirm any request you receive with our Supply Chain Management division on these details 012 394 3579. Report these fraudulent activities to the SAPS or call the Anti Corruption hotline 0800 701 701 or SMS to 39772 or send an email to fraud@economic.gov.za.

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