Monday, January 24, 2011

Emalahleni is the POWA!!!

So over the past month I have had the privelage of working on the Emalahleni Development Conference, as difficult and incomplete as the task is, I must say I feel very enthusiastic about it. Not because it promises to be one of the most extravagent events the city has seen but because it signals the beginning of great things to come within the city of Emalahleni.
I feel very honord to be born in this generatn, as I said on one of my blogs, that I would pass the opportunity to be born during Gen 1:1 to be born in this generatn, I would even pass the opportunty of experiencing June 1976 and even the civl rights movment, all so that I can be right here and right now. This is the 'make it happen' generation, a generation whose agitation of the current state of affairs makes them wish for a better tomorrow, and further more vigilantly pursue it.

The sole purpose of this conference is to launch a series of events that will inspire and provide leadership developments in the city. Moreover it is created to initiate an environment of constructiv engagement with in the youth of the city. By constructive engagment I mean engagement which is key to influencing the future of the city. This means socio-economical issues with in the city, and other politicial and religious engagemtns.
To mentions but a few of the 'topics' that we will dicuss further on in the confrence,
- the role of young professionals over and above their professional careers
-developing the economics of the regions through the development of small business
-the role in which the spiritual community can play an active and practical role in the development of the youth
- Nationalisation, and its practicality and relevance in our generation
-the role that mentorship can play in the development of the youth
These are just a few of the topics that the conference will cover over the years of its existence.
The confrence will solely be built around the development of the region, and will ensure that many of the issues that deal with the youth (directly) are discussed and are efficiently and effectivly dealt with.
As I have vehemently stated this is not a gethering of a sinlg type of grouping, but seeks to engage all the sectors of society.

When we commence the confrence on Friday, we will have a motivational talk by myself on Friday 17:30 @ lynville hall,
On Saturday we will follow with a dynamic and youth specific leadership talk by Lot Ndlovu and Dr. Pat Naves. The speakers lived in Witbank for a great amount of time, especially in the foramtive years of their success. They have both gone on 2 achieve tremendous amounts of success, Lot Ndlovu as once presidnet of the BMF and once Executive Director of Nedbank Group Ltd. Dr. Pat Naves in her careers as a successful academic, human resoeuces though leader and as former director of human resources @ the SABC.

On Saturday we finish off with a wonderful spiritual session by Kabelo ‘Buga Luv’ Mabalane and my personal friend and leader Carol Mkhize. We all know Kabelo and his story, and I will save Carols introduction for when I do introduce her, but both these individuals are going to deal with an aspect which I personally believe is integral to the development of 'effective' leadership.

The confrence was meant to have two legs which were unfortunately canceled due to the lack of support of the event by the black business. We will however begin with a tremendous experience to be followed (hopefully) during youth month.

I hope that we will come in numbers and I hope it attracts more crowds than shisa nyama on a Friday night. As ambitious as that sounds it represents a genuine desire, that if we are to enjoy debauchery we would at least also indulge in constructive sessions for the benefit of the mind and soul. I also hope that the event would spread faster than gossip and that it occupies people’s minds and conversations for months after its staging.
Sounds Ambitious doesn’t it? Not at all, it’s actually very practical and necessary, talking about our future and our children’s future is very practical and necessary.
Emalahleni Development Confrence.... Developing the Next Generation of leaders.
Emalahleni is the POWA!!!!