KZN Izimbizo Programme 12 and 14 April 2006
 

Wednesday 12 April 2006

FINAL
11h00 – 13h30: Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre KwaMashu, Durban KwaZulu Natal Province
11:00am: Arrival. Minister met by Ethekwini Municipality Mayor Mr. Obed Mlaba (contact Theodora Scott 084 3333 327), Mr. Xolani Majozi 0836216338 (Marketing Manager of Ekhaya Arts Centre). A holding room has been set aside.
VIP protector Sable Mtshali 078 175 3066
In attendance: Dr Z P Jordan Minister of Arts and Culture; Dr Zweli Mkhize MEC Economic Affairs (KwaZulu Natal Contact Phumulile 0823024951/ ndlovup@premier.kzntl.gov.za ); Mr Obed Mlaba – Mayor Ethekwini Municipality (Contact: Phumzile Phakathi 033 342 6300/ 082 713 7936); Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile – Ministerial Advisor; Mr Andile Xaba – CD Communications; Mr Sandile Memela – Spokesperson, Mr Freddie Mashamba – Head of Ministry; Ms. Premi Appalraju MLO Ministry; Ms Xolelwa Dondashe Parliamentary Officer Ministry, Mr Welile Dlwengu Executive Support DG’s office.
Tour a craft exhibition (pottery, sculpture and graphic design) which will be set up outside.

Delegates will be welcomed by drumming group as they arrive.
Programme Director: Mr Xolani Majozi
11h15: Programme Director Opens the session and invites the mayor to welcome.
11h20: Welcome – Mayor Obed Mlaba
11h30: Brizo Music and Dance (4 piece band: keyboard, bass guitar and drum and 4 singers). They will perform two songs.
11h40: Introduction of Minister and inviting him to the podium – Dr Zweli Mkhize MEC Finance and Economic Development (Acting Premier KZN)
11h50: Address – Minister Dr ZP Jordan
12h00: The facilitator invites members of the public to ask questions to the panel. Questions will be taken in groups of five.
13h20: cultural item
13h30: Vote of Thanks – Ms. Weziwe Thusi MEC Arts, Culture and Tourism
13h-50: Wrap up – Minister of Arts and Culture.
13h50 – 14h50 : Lunch
Programme Director announces: It may not be possible to cover all the questions during the time allocated, DAC will distribute a form where arts practitioners will be able to record pressing issues. This is to give an opportunity to the practitioners who may not have a chance to speak to the Minister.

Thursday 14 April 2006

FINAL
Drama Theatre, Playhouse, Durban Kwa Zulu Natal, Smith Street
On Arrival delegation is greeted by Sab’ Indlamu - 4 drummers and 16 dancers. Delegation met by Ms Linda Bukhosini (Artistic Director, Playhouse); and the Board of the Playhouse.
Contacts: Ms Charlene Moodley- Bezuidenhout 031 369 9455/ 082 940 0048 /charlenemb@plahousecompany.com  (Marketing).
In attendance: In attendance: Dr Z P Jordan Minister of Arts and Culture; Ms Weziwe Thusi MEC Arts, Culture and Tourism ; Inkosi Nyanga Ngubane MEC Social Welfare and Population Development; Mrs Peggy Nkoyeni MEC Health; Mr Obed Mlaba – Mayor Ethekwini Municipality; Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile – Ministerial Advisor; Mr Andile Xaba – CD Communications; Mr Sandile Memela – Spokesperson, Mr Freddie Mashamba – Head of Ministry; Ms. Premi Appalraju MLO Ministry; Ms Xolelwa Dondashe Parliamentary Officer Ministry; Mr Welile Dlwengu Exceutive Support DG’s office.
Programme Director: Mr. Duma ka Ndlovu
10h30: Opening and introduction of dignitaries – Programme Director
10h35: Welcome – Mayor Obed Mlaba
10h45: Introduction of Minister and inviting him to the podium: Inkosi Nyanga Ngubane MEC Social Welfare and Population Development
10h55: KwaZulu Natal Dance Theatre: (vocals-Nirmala Lackan; tabla- Yashin Lackan; harmonium - Sergei Kistern and guitar - Sham Moohan)
11h00: Remarks by Dr Z. Pallo Jordan, Minister of Arts and Culture
11h10: Question and Answer session - The facilitator invites members of the public to ask questions to the panel. Questions will be taken in groups of five.
12h40: Kholwa Brothers - scatamiya
12h50: Vote of Thanks – Ms. Weziwe Thusi MEC Arts, Culture and Tourism
13h00: Wrap up by Minister
12h55: Depart for lunch. Alhambra Room.
Programme Director announces: It may not be possible to cover all the questions during the time allocated, DAC will distribute a form where arts practitioners will be able to record pressing issues. This is to give an opportunity to the practitioners who may not have a chance to speak to the Minister.
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