“Beyond the Crisis - Together Strengthening Waste Management Systems in Gauteng”
30 September - 1 October 2026
A practical, solutions-driven platform bringing together government, municipalities, industry, investors, civil society and the waste sector to collectively develop implementable interventions that strengthen waste management systems, improve service delivery, accelerate the circular economy and unlock investment into Gauteng's waste economy.
30 September 2026
Government Leadership & Understanding the Waste Management Crisis
Government-to-government dialogue.
Create a shared understanding of the current state of waste management in Gauteng and identify practical government-led solutions.
Output: Gauteng Waste Indaba Declaration signed by the Premier, MEC and Mayors.
07:30 - 09:00
Registration & Exhibition
- Morning registration and exhibition viewing.
09:00 - 09:20
Opening Ceremony
Programme Director
- National Anthem
- Welcome by Programme Director
- Safety Protocols
09:20 - 09:30
Welcome
Cllr Dada Morero, Executive Mayor: Johannesburg
- Welcome message.
09:30 - 09:35
Short Video
09:35 - 09:50
Purpose of the Indaba
Mr Ewan Botha, MEC: Environment
- Purpose, objectives and the outcome of the Indaba.
09:50 - 10:20
Keynote Address
Mr Panyaza Lesufi, Premier: Gauteng Province
- Strengthening Waste Management Systems in Gauteng.
10:35 - 10:55
Gauteng: Key Service Delivery Trends
Dr Pali Lehohla, Statistician; Former Statistics SA CEO
- Statistical trends analysis on municipal service delivery.
10:55 - 11:25
Tea Break
- Refreshments & exhibition walk about by the dignitaries.
11:25 - 11:35
The Light Side of Waste
Mr. Smokey Nyembe
11:35 - 11:50
State of Waste Management Service: Gauteng
Mr Loyiso Mkwana, Chief Director: Sustainable Use of Environment, Gauteng Department of Environment
- Key findings from the Gauteng Integrated Waste Management Report 2026.
State of Municipal Waste Management Services Reports
11:50 - 12:00
City of Johannesburg
Dr Floyd Brink
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
12:00 - 12:10
City of Tshwane
Mr. Johan Mettler
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
12:10 - 12:20
City of Ekurhuleni
Mr Kagiso Lerutla
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
12:20 - 12:30
Emfuleni Local Municipality
Mr. April Ntuli
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
12:30 - 12:40
Midvaal Local Municipality
Mr. Phumudzo Magodi
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
12:40 - 12:50
Lesedi Local Municipality
Mr. Sibusiso Dhlamini
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
12:50 - 13:00
Mogale City Local Municipality
Mr. Makhosana Msezana
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
13:00 - 13:10
Rand West City Local Municipality
Mr. Lesedi Mere
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
13:10 - 13:20
Merafong City Local Municipality
Mr. Dumsani Mabuza
- Strengths, gaps, challenges, opportunities and innovation.
13:20 - 14:00
Networking & Lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Roundtable: Why Do Some Waste Systems Succeed While Others Struggle?
Mr. Kgatedi Kobe, Chief Director: Provincial Infrastructure Performance, Gauteng Treasury, Mr. Kgauta Mokoena, Chief Director: Chemicals and Waste Policy, Specialist Monitoring Services, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Balanganani Nengovhela, Waste and Environmental Specialist, South African Local Government Association, Mr. Patrick Ngoepe, Chief Director: Municipal Infrastructure Technical Support, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- Best practice
- Municipal waste financing options
- Infrastructure development
- Exploiting the value of waste
- Enabling policy/legislative framework
14:30 - 14:45
Other City Perspective
Ms. Rosina Lesoetsa, Municipal Waste Management Officer: City of Cape Town
- Innovative waste service delivery model: the case of City of Cape Town.
14:45 - 15:00
African Perspective: A Clean City, A Clean Country
Rwanda Ministry of Environment, Director General
- Why Rwanda is the cleanest country in the continent?
15:00 - 15:25
Waste Industry Interventions
Mr. Waldo Jansen van Rensburg, Central Branch Committee: Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa
- What practical interventions will improve municipal waste management in Gauteng?
15:25 - 15:30
Close of Day One
