National Batho Pele Forum Meeting

Date: 25-26 May 2006

Venue: Pretoria

As part of the Batho Pele Revitalization Strategy, a national Batho Pele Forum meeting was held on the 25-26 May 2006.The national Batho Pele Forum was attended by over 70 representatives from Offices of the Premier, provincial and national departments.

The purpose of the Batho Pele Forum is to:

• Strengthen the co-ordination of Batho Pele
• Provide a platform to update Government Departments on national Batho Pele projects
• Enhance networking and encourage the sharing of best practices

For more information on the national Batho Pele Forum, contact Ms Lydia Sebokedi at lydias@DPSA.gov.za , fax: 0866 188 773 tel: 012 336 1057

Day 1

Chairperson: Lydia Sebokedi

• Opening & Welcome
  Mr. Bongani Matomela, DPSA
• Purpose of The Meeting
  Mrs. Lydia Sebokedi, DPSA
• BP Revitalization : Communication Needs
  Mrs. Zali Mbambo
• Progress on BP Projects :
  • Project Khaedu
    Mr. Lawrence Tsipane, DPSA
  • 2005 & Plans For 2006 Service Delivery Watch
    Mr. Siyabonga Msimang, DPSA
  • Change Engagement Project
    Mr. Edwin Molebale, DPSA
• Africa Public Service Day
  Mr. Dick Bvuma, DPSA
• Frontline Staff Training : Induction & Re-Orientation Customer Care
  Mr. Solomon Mogaladi, SAMDI

Day 2

Chairperson: Patricia Molefe/ Mpumi Yeni

• Recap of Day 1
  Mrs. Kgatliso Hamilton, DPSA
• Branding Champion Program
  N. Malope
• Batho Pele Gateway Project
  Mr. Mandla Ngcobo
• Role of OPSC
  M. Van Blerk, OPSC
• Sharing Best Practice
  Mr. Anton Hurter
• Group Discussions : Role Clarification
  Mrs. Kgatliso Hamilton, DPSA
• Way Forward And Closure
  Mrs. Lydia Sebokedi, DPSA