Deputy President Paul Mashatile to deliver a keynote address at the Forty Under 40 SA Awards

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will tomorrow, Saturday, 9 September 2023, attend and deliver the keynote address at the Forty Under 40 SA Awards, taking place at Houghton Hotel, Gauteng Province. 

The Forty Under 40 SA Awards celebrate and honour the nation’s most influential, accomplished, and inspiring South Africans under 40, across various sectors.

This year more than 350 nominations were received, and  the final 40 of these will be hailed as the most influential for their achievements in their respective areas. 

The awards are hosted by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, together with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), in partnership with Xodus Communications (Pty) Ltd.

The Forty Under 40 SA Awards will be preceded by the Champion Summit, which is an interactive gathering that aims to empower and equip young leaders with the necessary skills, knowledge, and networks to drive positive change in their communities. The Summit promises to bring inspiring interactions, engaging workshops, and panel discussions, which will foster an environment for the exchange of ideas and personal development.

During his address, Deputy President Mashatile will highlight how Government has placed the education and training of young people at the top of its agenda as one of the most crucial enabling factors for economic emancipation.

The media is invited to attend and cover these events as follows:

Champion Summit
Date: 9 September 2023
Venue: Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg
Time: 08h00 – 13h00

Forty Under 40 SA Awards (to be addressed by Deputy President Mashatile)
Date: 9 September 2023
Venue: Houghton Hotel,    Johannesburg.
Time: 18h00 – 22h00

Members of the media covering the events are requested to confirm their attendance, for accreditation purposes, with Ms Linah Ledwaba on 066 240 7635 today, 8 September 2023 at 16h00.

Media enquiries: Mr Vukani Mde, Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 081 307 9233

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria