AKASIA DAY ANNUAL CARNIVAL · 2026

AKASIA FULL PROGRAMME

CAREER EXHIBITION FOR HIGH-SCHOOL LEARNERS | SETAs • TVETs • UNIVERSITIES/HEIs • CITY OF TSHWANE ACADEMY

Objectives for the day

  • Expose high-school learners to post-school education, occupational pathways, skills programmes, apprenticeships and public-sector training opportunities.
  • Create direct interaction between learners and SETAs, TVET colleges, universities/HEIs and the City of Tshwane Academy.
  • Provide structured career guidance rather than a purely static exhibition.
  • Create opportunities for applications, referrals, institutional contacts and follow-up after the event.
  • Capture participation and learner engagement data for the post-event impact report.

The Day’s Programme

06:00 – 07:30

Venue access, registration desks, exhibitor stands and AV checks.

07:30 – 08:30

Briefing for participating institutions and schools.

08:30 – 09:00

Learner arrival, attendance registration and orientation.

09:00 – 09:20

Welcome address and opening of the Career Exhibition.

09:20 – 10:30

University, TVET, SETA and City Academy opportunities.

13:00 – 14:00

Applications, funding, subject choices and workplace readiness.

12:30 – 13:00

Networking opportunity for learners, exhibitors and partners.

10:30 – 12:30

Institutional stands, learner engagement and career conversations.

14:00 – 15:00

Industry insights and occupational opportunities.

15:00 – 15:30

Learner enquiries, applications and institutional referrals.

15:30 – 16:00

Learner feedback and closing remarks.

AKASIA DAY CARNIVAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVATION

Objectives for the day

  • Deliver a unifying annual community event reflecting the theme “Unity in Our Roots”.
  • Promote social cohesion and community identity through the procession, cultural activities and community participation.
  • Activate local economic development through SMME participation, formal market activity, food/craft stalls and sponsorship partnerships.
  • Provide family-focused recreation, cultural performances and youth engagement.
  • Provide platforms for community dialogue with municipal stakeholders.
  • Build a repeatable annual-event operating model supported by measurable attendance, SMME, youth, satisfaction and economic-activity indicators.

The Day’s Programme

05:00 – 05:30

Operations team arrival and activation of the command centre.

05:30 – 08:30

Community fitness event supported by safety, traffic, medical teams and volunteers.

07:00 – 09:30

Preparation of vendor stalls, exhibitions, food and craft areas.

08:00 – 09:00

Outdoor exercise, school float showcase and NGO gift donation.

09:00 – 10:00

Assembly and preparation of participating schools and cultural groups.

10:00 – 10:45

Opening ceremony and addresses by municipal and community stakeholders.

11:00 – 12:00

Local business exhibition, financial services and partner activations.

11:00 – 17:00

Government, NGO and community service information.

12:00 – 13:00

Youth engagement and discussion with education and development partners.

13:00 – 14:00

Community engagement and discussion of municipal issues.

14:00 – 17:00

Cultural performances, local music, food, crafts and children’s games.

17:00 – 18:00

Transition from daytime community activities to evening entertainment.

18:00 – 21:30

Evening festival featuring artists, DJs and entertainment.

21:30 – 22:00

Closing remarks and controlled demobilisation.

22:00 – 23:30

Asset reconciliation, site clearance and security handover.