Deputy Minister in The Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2nd Annual Critical Conversation at CPUT
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will participate in the 2nd Annual Critical Conversation: Beyond Liberation, hosted by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) on Friday 22 August 2025.
The dialogue will be held under the theme: “Is education a liberator or an oppressor in the struggle for peace, gender equality, and economic justice?” This important engagement forms part of the commemoration of Women’s Month, International Youth Day, and World Humanitarian Day.
Deputy Minister Mhlauli will deliver the keynote address, reflecting on the role of education as a catalyst for social transformation, empowerment, and inclusive development. The event will bring together academics, students, civil society, and policymakers to reflect on how education can advance equality, dignity, and justice in society.
Details of the Event:
Date: Friday, 22 August 2025
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
Venue: CPUT Bellville Campus Auditorium
The media are invited to attend and cover the proceedings.
Media enquiries: Mandisa Mbele, Head: Office of the Deputy Minister in The Presidency, on 082 580 2213 / mandisam@presidency.gov.za
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
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