Guest: John Dlamini – Entrepreneur, Speaker and Facilitator

The problem of illegal abortions in SA seems to be escalating even with all the information and free services that are available. Many of these women, especially young girls, believe they’ll be treated differently by their friends, family and even by healthcare workers if their terminations come to light. Self-induced or illegal abortion procedures are often seen as a way to keep it secret. But how much do they know about abortions and what an abortion entails?

GUEST: Whitney Chinogwenya - Brand and Communications Manager for Marie Stopes

We often find that there aren’t enough government schools that cater for disabled children (and the schools that are there, are not accessible to all children); the private schools are too expensive and this leave parents with no choice but to let their children stay at home. There are many parents who have even had to quit their jobs so that they can take care of their children. Is there enough will to educate children with disabilities?

GUEST: Sinethemba Mbatha – Co-founder of Sinithemba Care

Why are Africa’s elections filled with ‘drama’ (for lack of a better word)? What fuels this growing trend of leaders not wanting to accept election results? Does this say something about electoral systems in Africa and a need for reform or is this a indication of leaders not wanting to let go of power? What is the role of the international community when a country finds itself in a situation like that of the DRC?

GUEST : Stephanie Wolters - Senior Research Fellow, ISS Pretoria

Guest Veli Ndaba - Motivational Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Life and Business Coach

Moral degeneration is SA is a major problem which negatively affects many societies. We should transform our society by addressing social problems and ending moral degeneration. How do we facilitate moral regeneration in SA?

Guest : Seth Mazibuko –Social Development Activist (ASD) ,Programme Facilitator: Youth Moral and Ethical Leadership Programme and Coordinator of Making Our Communities Safer for Children

The MACAH Foundation was established and officially launched in April 2018 with three founder directors (Prof André Venter, Prof Gert van Zyl and Dr Riana van Zyl). The foundation is registered as a Non-Profit Company (NPC) and functions as an independent body to generate third stream income and cultivate prospects and investors, as well as a facilitator to promote the proposed FS MACAH (Free State Mother & Child Academic Hospital), Make the first 1000 days count initiative and the Children’s Wing project. The foundation won a grant from The Carl & Emily Fuchs Foundation as part of their 50th Golden Years Celebration. This grant has been used to enable the establishment of the NPC, and to develop a strong brand and a marketing strategy.

Guest: Professor André Venter – Head of Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of the Free State

Guest: Dr. Alamain Mnene – Systems Thinker and Leadership Dynamics Specialist

Under the theme Addressing challenges relating to the decay of Morals and Values as seen in escalating Violence and Abuse gripping our communities, the men Engage Summit seeks to continue raising awareness on issues affecting communities and families and the broader impact these have in all of South Africa. It also aims to forge a collective understanding and work towards a buy in of all men in answering pertinent in addressing these challenges.

GUEST: Daddy Teboho Mafodi – Member of Dads In The Picture

Corruption in South Africa – Is the problem deeper than what meets the eye? Could this be an indication of our lack of firmness when dealing with corruption? Will we ever see an end to corruption?

Guest: David Lewis - Executive Director at Corruption Watch