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NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Sometimes things just go wrong…it’s how you react & manage yourself that makes the difference between success & failure. The next person with be left wanting!

NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. This weekend of events will define the technical skills landscape for the foreseeable few years & will define our sectors next steps for growth in a “post covid” world. Your participation will be the lead!

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. After visiting the Arts & Design campus of TUT today…I am in awe of the programs & facilities. This is a great foundation for our next generation…but they will need guidance & leadership once they leave.

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Sir…this coming weekend is probably the biggest eventing weekend since the start of 2020…are your SASREA protocols in place are your event safety guidelines part of your Heritage Day Celebrations? #alllivesmatter

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. SANS 10366 is under review & adjustment by the TC264 committee…are you aware of this? SACIA & the Event Safety Council have engaged & will be lobbying for various changes relating to lessons learned since 2016.

NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. The events for silly season are growing…but the skill set to execute is sorely lacking. It is time to up skill & create opportunity via training & designation. We need your leadership.

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Recognising our legends as in John Kani and Janet Suzeman is greatly appreciated…I am sure your also recognise the efforts put in by SASFED working with Netflix in making tomorrow’s legends. It is our time!

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Today sees the sector Professional Body, SACIA, sign a MOU with SASFED ensuring that the goal for ethical standards & an agreed code of conduct are wide spread including our world of Film, Broadcast & TV. Salute SASFED

NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Our sector needs proper & profound leadership that speaks to all components. Having a federation that does NOT do that is counter productive. An Indaba is needed speared but YOU so we can put fair order in place.

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Having vision or calculated fore sight is a prerequisite of a political figure in leadership of the destiny of our sector & our people. Communication is the foundation…so when are you going to tell us about the DG?

NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. A collective of industry icons met today with the objective of taking the lead in ensuring Professional Standards & collective code of conduct for our sector. The train is moving either you are on or off🤷🏽‍♂️

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Can we at least meet as professionals so that we can ensure the upcoming season is safe by adjusting & adopting regulations within SASREA. Safety above all Mr. Minister. Your opportunity is now!

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. It’s paramount that the Back Stage School, SARA & the Gearhouse Academy are supported and boosted by DSAC! The skills shortage is vast in our sector which impacts the GDP. It’s not about politics…it’s about economics.

NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. It’s paramount that the Back Stage School, SARA & the Gearhouse Academy are supported and boosted by DSAC! The skills shortage is vast in our sector which impacts the GDP. It’s not about politics…it’s about economics.

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. It’s imperative you speed up the deliverables of the Masterplan…as our industry gets busier, the loss of technicians & thus the lack of skill is blatantly evident. Your priority is to ensure skill development.

NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. We are not alone with event mishaps, which is evident with what transpired in Turkey. But we do need to learn from these mishaps & ensure safety above all. I am really looking forward to the Masterplan ensuring this!

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. There’s some brilliant panel discussion taking place around the country on safety aspects of our industry. As per the Masterplan this is something that can create standards & professionalism…but most importantly jobs!

NathiM Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. Our CCI archives are part of our heritage, I trust you will attend or at least participate in this international conference being held on our soil. fiatifta.org/index.php/awar…

NathiMthethwaSA Chronicles of the Technical Events Industry. So now that the Masterplan has been approved, when do we expect a role out of the proposed plans & how each point in the plan will be managed. Especially adopting, promoting & professional standards.