MISTRA Newsletter - March 2020 · Ms Nocawe Mafu , res pectively, the National House of Traditional...
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Newsletter - March 2020 The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection (MISTRA) is pleased to share with you its rst Newsletter for 2020. At the time of writing this newsletter, South Africa is ghting the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the country is operating under a state of disaster, anxiety and uncertainty, it has become even more crucial to support our economy. For this reason, even during this “business unusual phase” we would still like to update you on the work of MISTRA. As an Institute, we have made the decision to continue our business with as little interruption as possible. The year 2020 marks the tenth anniversary of MISTRA’s existence and we are extremely delighted to celebrate this milestone with you. As we begin our journey towards our new growth trajectory, we remain focused on our pursuits as the strategic ‘go-to’ think tank through enhanced impact of our core research, facilitation of social compacting and scenario planning. After the COVID-19 crisis, we will be looking forward to celebrating MISTRA’s 10th anniversary with you. We will share plans for this with you in due course. For this issue we report on: MISTRA’s response to COVID-19 the recent launch of MISTRA’s latest research reports, Africa and the World: Navigating Shifting Geopolitics and Beyond Tenderpreneurship: Rethinking Black Business and Economic Empowerment; the Department Sports, Arts and Culture Social Compact Convention that was facilitated by MISTRA; opinion pieces by MISTRA sta published in the media. We hope you enjoy this issue. MISTRA’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details MISTRA Newsletter - March 2020
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Newsletter - March 2020
The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection (MISTRA) is pleasedto share with you its rst Newsletter for 2020 At the time of writing thisnewsletter South Africa is ghting the COVID-19 pandemic Though thecountry is operating under a state of disaster anxiety and uncertainty ithas become even more crucial to support our economy For this reasoneven during this ldquobusiness unusual phaserdquo we would still like to update youon the work of MISTRA As an Institute we have made the decision tocontinue our business with as little interruption as possible
The year 2020 marks the tenth anniversary of MISTRArsquos existence and weare extremely delighted to celebrate this milestone with you As we beginour journey towards our new growth trajectory we remain focused on ourpursuits as the strategic lsquogo-torsquo think tank through enhanced impact of ourcore research facilitation of social compacting and scenario planning
After the COVID-19 crisis we will be looking forward to celebrating MISTRArsquos 10th anniversary with you We will share plans for this with you indue course
For this issue we report on
MISTRArsquos response to COVID-19the recent launch of MISTRArsquos latest research reports Africa and theWorld Navigating Shifting Geopolitics and Beyond TenderpreneurshipRethinking Black Business and Economic Empowermentthe Department Sports Arts and Culture Social Compact Conventionthat was facilitated by MISTRAopinion pieces by MISTRA sta published in the media
We hope you enjoy this issue
MISTRArsquoS RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Campaign Preview HTML Source Plain-Text Email Details
MISTRA Newsletter - March 2020
Message from Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe
The spread of the COVID-19 has now reached a critical phase in ourcountry which has necessitated that institutions communities andindividuals act decisively to contain the virus During this time ofheightened concern the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection(MISTRA) would like to assure you that we will do our best to ensure ourbusiness continues with minimal interruptions
As of the 27th March 2020 MISTRA management has requested all its stato work remotely from their homes and implement all measures that havebeen recommended by the President Minister of Health NICD and WHO tolimit the spread of COVID-19
Consequently we have postponed our upcoming major public events andhave migrated all other engagements to virtual platforms We hope thatthese measures will help ensure the well-being of our sta stakeholdersand community at large
Our sta will be working at full capacity and have the tools and resourcesto support our clients external researchers and partners from remotelocations We have also put in place protocols to mitigate any economic riskthat COVID-19 may pose to the sustainability of the Institute
MISTRA is of the rm view that the lsquoburning platformrsquo of COVID-19 can serveas a basis for South Africa to intensify eorts towards social compactingbeyond health matters so all of us can help lift our society onto a highergrowth and development trajectory
We will continue to monitor developments and send updates through ourdigital platforms Should you need to contact us please phone us on ourlandline 011 518 0260 (which is being remotely operated) or emailinfomistraorgza
We wish all our partners ndash and indeed all South Africans and humanity atlarge ndash good health and all the best in these dicult times
MISTRArsquoS EPIDEMICS PUBLICATION
MISTRA published a research report titled Epidemics and the Health ofAfrican Nations in July last year The research examines Africarsquos vulnerabilityto disease and the interrelationship between disease and political andsocioeconomic contexts As South Africa and other parts of the worldconfront the COVID-19 pandemic we remain concerned about eects thiscrisis will have on the country and the globe
MISTRArsquos publication oers policy recommendations and ndings on thefollowing issues which may be relevant to Africarsquos response to the COVID-19pandemic
1 Syndemic approach to tackling epidemics in Africa ie taking intoaccount the socio-economic and political contexts within whichdiseases occur
2 Preparedness for epidemics in South Africa how to ensure universalhealthcare for all
3 Case studies of universal health care nancing in Rwanda and Ghana4 Success stories on how Ebola was contained in Nigeria5 The role of frontline health workers in South Africarsquos epidemic
preparedness
The book can be accessed on
Amazon - httpswwwamazoncomEpidemics-Health-African-Nations-MISTRAdp0639995594 African Books Collective- httpwwwafricanbookscollectivecombooksepidemics-and-the-health-of-african-nations
AFRICA AND THE WORLD NAVIGATING SHIFTINGGEOPOLITICS BOOK LAUNCH
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor
On the 3rd February 2020 MISTRA launched its Priority Research Project(PRP) titled lsquoAfrica and the World Navigating Shifting Geopolitics at the FutureAfrica Campus of the University of Pretoria The MISTRA publication is co-edited by Dr Philani Mthembu and Francis Kornegay Jr and analyses theshifting global landscape from the point of view of challenges andopportunities facing the African continent
The authors in the study seek to contribute to discourse on geopoliticsfrom a perspective that is currently lacking ndash that is locating lsquoIsland Africarsquoas a strategic centre in terms of its geographic location its endowmentsand its long-term potential
Dr Naledi Pandor Minister of International Relations and Cooperation(DIRCO) delivered the keynote address at the launch
More on the Geopolitics launch on the links below
Click here for the Ministerrsquos keynote addressClick here for the scene-setting remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for how to buy the publication and for the policy briefClick on link for Working Papers Geo-economics of Global Trade by DrGarth le Pere and Chinarsquos Belt and Road Initiative by Dr PhilaniMthembu
BEYOND TENDERPRENEURSHIP BOOK LAUNCH
From left Facilitator Siphokazi Sigenu Co-editor Khwezi Mabasa Co-editor Ayabonga Cawe Chapter
author Tessa Dooms Chapter author Ebrahim Kalil Hassen
Beyond Tenderpreneurship Rethinking Black Business and Economic
Empowerment was launched on the 27th February 2020 at Gen Africarsquos 22on Sloane The edited book examines the socio-economic impact of BEElegislation and the diverse experiences of black entrepreneurs in post-apartheid South Africa
Authors contribute to debates about black entrepreneurship in dierentways They analyse black businesses that have not participated in orbeneted from large JSE empowerment deals They also oer updates andresearch-based policy advice on BEE policy areas explored in previousstudies The ndings draw on the varied perspectives of black businessowners operating in dierent sectors Click here for the welcoming remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for publication details and policy briefClick on the links for working papers Gambling on the Share Price andReturn-to-Workers
DAC SOCIAL COMPACT CONVENTION
From left Chairperson of the Black Business Council Sandile Zungu Former President of South Africa
HE Kgalema Motlanthe Independent Consultant Nompumelelo Runji Statistician General Risenga
Maluleke MISTRA Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe Indlulamithi Scenarios 2030 Project Leader Dr
Somadoda Fikeni Social Surveys Research Director Dr Tara Ngwato
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) commissioned MISTRA todrive the process of facilitating the forging of a social compact among keyrole players in South African society as a way of promoting social cohesionand nation building MISTRA was commissioned to provide research oncountry case studies of social compacts The Institute also helped tofacilitate dialogue on social cohesion amongst various key role players Thedialogue was aimed at obtaining a broad consensus on the role thatdierent sectors can play in promoting social cohesion and nation building
p y p g g
On the 6th and 7th February MISTRA assisted DAC in hosting a SocialCompact Convention at Saint George Hotel The objective of the conventionwas to gather representatives of various sectors of society to reect onsocial cohesion nation-building and conict resolution and to identifypillars of a social compact Leaders in attendance included formerPresident of South Africa Mr Kgalema Motlanthe Minister and DeputyMinister of the Department of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa andMs Nocawe Mafu respectively the National House of Traditional LeadersChairperson and Deputy Chairperson Inkosi Sipho Mahlangu andInkosikazi Nomandla Mhlauli In attendance was also President of theBlack Business Council (BBC) Mr Sandile Zungu former Justice YvonneMokgoro and other leaders representing labour academia governmentcivil society and business
Click here for Joel Netshitenzhersquos presentation on Pillars of a SocialCompact for South Africa
MISTRA IN THE NEWS
Senior Researcher in the Political Economy Faculty Khwezi Mabasa reectson the legacy of Richard Maponya and his role in dispelling some notionsabout black business and entrepreneurship Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 15th January 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on South Africa and Africarsquos healthsystemsrsquo readiness for confronting the Corona virus pandemic Access thefull article here
The article was published in City Press on the 2nd February 2020
Co-editor of MISTRArsquos Africa and the World publication Francis Kornegayreects on some of the tasks President Cyril Ramaphosa is about toundertake as he assumes Chairship of the AU Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 2nd February 2020
Assistant Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and ScienticAdvancement Faculty Anelile Gibixego reects on poor spatial planning asa legacy of apartheid and its impact on the recent ooding in GautengAccess the full article here
Th ti l bli h d i D il M i k th 10th F b 2020
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 10th February 2020
Junior Researcher in the Humanity Faculty Njabulo Zwane comments onthe NYDArsquos draft National Youth Policy 2030 Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 24th March 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on the impact of COVID-19on South Africas health system Access the full article here
The article was published in News24 on the 26th February 2020
Copyright copy |2020|Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection (MISTRA)| All rights reserved
Tel +27 11 518 0260 Cypress Place North Woodmead Business Park 142 Western Services Road Woodmead Johannesburg 2191
PostNet Suite 586 Private Bag X29 Gallo Manor 2052
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Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) middot Woodmead Business Park middot 142 Western Service Road middot Woodmead 2195 2195 middot South Africa
Message from Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe
The spread of the COVID-19 has now reached a critical phase in ourcountry which has necessitated that institutions communities andindividuals act decisively to contain the virus During this time ofheightened concern the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection(MISTRA) would like to assure you that we will do our best to ensure ourbusiness continues with minimal interruptions
As of the 27th March 2020 MISTRA management has requested all its stato work remotely from their homes and implement all measures that havebeen recommended by the President Minister of Health NICD and WHO tolimit the spread of COVID-19
Consequently we have postponed our upcoming major public events andhave migrated all other engagements to virtual platforms We hope thatthese measures will help ensure the well-being of our sta stakeholdersand community at large
Our sta will be working at full capacity and have the tools and resourcesto support our clients external researchers and partners from remotelocations We have also put in place protocols to mitigate any economic riskthat COVID-19 may pose to the sustainability of the Institute
MISTRA is of the rm view that the lsquoburning platformrsquo of COVID-19 can serveas a basis for South Africa to intensify eorts towards social compactingbeyond health matters so all of us can help lift our society onto a highergrowth and development trajectory
We will continue to monitor developments and send updates through ourdigital platforms Should you need to contact us please phone us on ourlandline 011 518 0260 (which is being remotely operated) or emailinfomistraorgza
We wish all our partners ndash and indeed all South Africans and humanity atlarge ndash good health and all the best in these dicult times
MISTRArsquoS EPIDEMICS PUBLICATION
MISTRA published a research report titled Epidemics and the Health ofAfrican Nations in July last year The research examines Africarsquos vulnerabilityto disease and the interrelationship between disease and political andsocioeconomic contexts As South Africa and other parts of the worldconfront the COVID-19 pandemic we remain concerned about eects thiscrisis will have on the country and the globe
MISTRArsquos publication oers policy recommendations and ndings on thefollowing issues which may be relevant to Africarsquos response to the COVID-19pandemic
1 Syndemic approach to tackling epidemics in Africa ie taking intoaccount the socio-economic and political contexts within whichdiseases occur
2 Preparedness for epidemics in South Africa how to ensure universalhealthcare for all
3 Case studies of universal health care nancing in Rwanda and Ghana4 Success stories on how Ebola was contained in Nigeria5 The role of frontline health workers in South Africarsquos epidemic
preparedness
The book can be accessed on
Amazon - httpswwwamazoncomEpidemics-Health-African-Nations-MISTRAdp0639995594 African Books Collective- httpwwwafricanbookscollectivecombooksepidemics-and-the-health-of-african-nations
AFRICA AND THE WORLD NAVIGATING SHIFTINGGEOPOLITICS BOOK LAUNCH
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor
On the 3rd February 2020 MISTRA launched its Priority Research Project(PRP) titled lsquoAfrica and the World Navigating Shifting Geopolitics at the FutureAfrica Campus of the University of Pretoria The MISTRA publication is co-edited by Dr Philani Mthembu and Francis Kornegay Jr and analyses theshifting global landscape from the point of view of challenges andopportunities facing the African continent
The authors in the study seek to contribute to discourse on geopoliticsfrom a perspective that is currently lacking ndash that is locating lsquoIsland Africarsquoas a strategic centre in terms of its geographic location its endowmentsand its long-term potential
Dr Naledi Pandor Minister of International Relations and Cooperation(DIRCO) delivered the keynote address at the launch
More on the Geopolitics launch on the links below
Click here for the Ministerrsquos keynote addressClick here for the scene-setting remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for how to buy the publication and for the policy briefClick on link for Working Papers Geo-economics of Global Trade by DrGarth le Pere and Chinarsquos Belt and Road Initiative by Dr PhilaniMthembu
BEYOND TENDERPRENEURSHIP BOOK LAUNCH
From left Facilitator Siphokazi Sigenu Co-editor Khwezi Mabasa Co-editor Ayabonga Cawe Chapter
author Tessa Dooms Chapter author Ebrahim Kalil Hassen
Beyond Tenderpreneurship Rethinking Black Business and Economic
Empowerment was launched on the 27th February 2020 at Gen Africarsquos 22on Sloane The edited book examines the socio-economic impact of BEElegislation and the diverse experiences of black entrepreneurs in post-apartheid South Africa
Authors contribute to debates about black entrepreneurship in dierentways They analyse black businesses that have not participated in orbeneted from large JSE empowerment deals They also oer updates andresearch-based policy advice on BEE policy areas explored in previousstudies The ndings draw on the varied perspectives of black businessowners operating in dierent sectors Click here for the welcoming remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for publication details and policy briefClick on the links for working papers Gambling on the Share Price andReturn-to-Workers
DAC SOCIAL COMPACT CONVENTION
From left Chairperson of the Black Business Council Sandile Zungu Former President of South Africa
HE Kgalema Motlanthe Independent Consultant Nompumelelo Runji Statistician General Risenga
Maluleke MISTRA Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe Indlulamithi Scenarios 2030 Project Leader Dr
Somadoda Fikeni Social Surveys Research Director Dr Tara Ngwato
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) commissioned MISTRA todrive the process of facilitating the forging of a social compact among keyrole players in South African society as a way of promoting social cohesionand nation building MISTRA was commissioned to provide research oncountry case studies of social compacts The Institute also helped tofacilitate dialogue on social cohesion amongst various key role players Thedialogue was aimed at obtaining a broad consensus on the role thatdierent sectors can play in promoting social cohesion and nation building
p y p g g
On the 6th and 7th February MISTRA assisted DAC in hosting a SocialCompact Convention at Saint George Hotel The objective of the conventionwas to gather representatives of various sectors of society to reect onsocial cohesion nation-building and conict resolution and to identifypillars of a social compact Leaders in attendance included formerPresident of South Africa Mr Kgalema Motlanthe Minister and DeputyMinister of the Department of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa andMs Nocawe Mafu respectively the National House of Traditional LeadersChairperson and Deputy Chairperson Inkosi Sipho Mahlangu andInkosikazi Nomandla Mhlauli In attendance was also President of theBlack Business Council (BBC) Mr Sandile Zungu former Justice YvonneMokgoro and other leaders representing labour academia governmentcivil society and business
Click here for Joel Netshitenzhersquos presentation on Pillars of a SocialCompact for South Africa
MISTRA IN THE NEWS
Senior Researcher in the Political Economy Faculty Khwezi Mabasa reectson the legacy of Richard Maponya and his role in dispelling some notionsabout black business and entrepreneurship Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 15th January 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on South Africa and Africarsquos healthsystemsrsquo readiness for confronting the Corona virus pandemic Access thefull article here
The article was published in City Press on the 2nd February 2020
Co-editor of MISTRArsquos Africa and the World publication Francis Kornegayreects on some of the tasks President Cyril Ramaphosa is about toundertake as he assumes Chairship of the AU Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 2nd February 2020
Assistant Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and ScienticAdvancement Faculty Anelile Gibixego reects on poor spatial planning asa legacy of apartheid and its impact on the recent ooding in GautengAccess the full article here
Th ti l bli h d i D il M i k th 10th F b 2020
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 10th February 2020
Junior Researcher in the Humanity Faculty Njabulo Zwane comments onthe NYDArsquos draft National Youth Policy 2030 Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 24th March 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on the impact of COVID-19on South Africas health system Access the full article here
The article was published in News24 on the 26th February 2020
Copyright copy |2020|Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection (MISTRA)| All rights reserved
Tel +27 11 518 0260 Cypress Place North Woodmead Business Park 142 Western Services Road Woodmead Johannesburg 2191
PostNet Suite 586 Private Bag X29 Gallo Manor 2052
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Forward this newsletter
This email was sent to ltlt Test Email Address gtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) middot Woodmead Business Park middot 142 Western Service Road middot Woodmead 2195 2195 middot South Africa
MISTRA published a research report titled Epidemics and the Health ofAfrican Nations in July last year The research examines Africarsquos vulnerabilityto disease and the interrelationship between disease and political andsocioeconomic contexts As South Africa and other parts of the worldconfront the COVID-19 pandemic we remain concerned about eects thiscrisis will have on the country and the globe
MISTRArsquos publication oers policy recommendations and ndings on thefollowing issues which may be relevant to Africarsquos response to the COVID-19pandemic
1 Syndemic approach to tackling epidemics in Africa ie taking intoaccount the socio-economic and political contexts within whichdiseases occur
2 Preparedness for epidemics in South Africa how to ensure universalhealthcare for all
3 Case studies of universal health care nancing in Rwanda and Ghana4 Success stories on how Ebola was contained in Nigeria5 The role of frontline health workers in South Africarsquos epidemic
preparedness
The book can be accessed on
Amazon - httpswwwamazoncomEpidemics-Health-African-Nations-MISTRAdp0639995594 African Books Collective- httpwwwafricanbookscollectivecombooksepidemics-and-the-health-of-african-nations
AFRICA AND THE WORLD NAVIGATING SHIFTINGGEOPOLITICS BOOK LAUNCH
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor
On the 3rd February 2020 MISTRA launched its Priority Research Project(PRP) titled lsquoAfrica and the World Navigating Shifting Geopolitics at the FutureAfrica Campus of the University of Pretoria The MISTRA publication is co-edited by Dr Philani Mthembu and Francis Kornegay Jr and analyses theshifting global landscape from the point of view of challenges andopportunities facing the African continent
The authors in the study seek to contribute to discourse on geopoliticsfrom a perspective that is currently lacking ndash that is locating lsquoIsland Africarsquoas a strategic centre in terms of its geographic location its endowmentsand its long-term potential
Dr Naledi Pandor Minister of International Relations and Cooperation(DIRCO) delivered the keynote address at the launch
More on the Geopolitics launch on the links below
Click here for the Ministerrsquos keynote addressClick here for the scene-setting remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for how to buy the publication and for the policy briefClick on link for Working Papers Geo-economics of Global Trade by DrGarth le Pere and Chinarsquos Belt and Road Initiative by Dr PhilaniMthembu
BEYOND TENDERPRENEURSHIP BOOK LAUNCH
From left Facilitator Siphokazi Sigenu Co-editor Khwezi Mabasa Co-editor Ayabonga Cawe Chapter
author Tessa Dooms Chapter author Ebrahim Kalil Hassen
Beyond Tenderpreneurship Rethinking Black Business and Economic
Empowerment was launched on the 27th February 2020 at Gen Africarsquos 22on Sloane The edited book examines the socio-economic impact of BEElegislation and the diverse experiences of black entrepreneurs in post-apartheid South Africa
Authors contribute to debates about black entrepreneurship in dierentways They analyse black businesses that have not participated in orbeneted from large JSE empowerment deals They also oer updates andresearch-based policy advice on BEE policy areas explored in previousstudies The ndings draw on the varied perspectives of black businessowners operating in dierent sectors Click here for the welcoming remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for publication details and policy briefClick on the links for working papers Gambling on the Share Price andReturn-to-Workers
DAC SOCIAL COMPACT CONVENTION
From left Chairperson of the Black Business Council Sandile Zungu Former President of South Africa
HE Kgalema Motlanthe Independent Consultant Nompumelelo Runji Statistician General Risenga
Maluleke MISTRA Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe Indlulamithi Scenarios 2030 Project Leader Dr
Somadoda Fikeni Social Surveys Research Director Dr Tara Ngwato
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) commissioned MISTRA todrive the process of facilitating the forging of a social compact among keyrole players in South African society as a way of promoting social cohesionand nation building MISTRA was commissioned to provide research oncountry case studies of social compacts The Institute also helped tofacilitate dialogue on social cohesion amongst various key role players Thedialogue was aimed at obtaining a broad consensus on the role thatdierent sectors can play in promoting social cohesion and nation building
p y p g g
On the 6th and 7th February MISTRA assisted DAC in hosting a SocialCompact Convention at Saint George Hotel The objective of the conventionwas to gather representatives of various sectors of society to reect onsocial cohesion nation-building and conict resolution and to identifypillars of a social compact Leaders in attendance included formerPresident of South Africa Mr Kgalema Motlanthe Minister and DeputyMinister of the Department of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa andMs Nocawe Mafu respectively the National House of Traditional LeadersChairperson and Deputy Chairperson Inkosi Sipho Mahlangu andInkosikazi Nomandla Mhlauli In attendance was also President of theBlack Business Council (BBC) Mr Sandile Zungu former Justice YvonneMokgoro and other leaders representing labour academia governmentcivil society and business
Click here for Joel Netshitenzhersquos presentation on Pillars of a SocialCompact for South Africa
MISTRA IN THE NEWS
Senior Researcher in the Political Economy Faculty Khwezi Mabasa reectson the legacy of Richard Maponya and his role in dispelling some notionsabout black business and entrepreneurship Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 15th January 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on South Africa and Africarsquos healthsystemsrsquo readiness for confronting the Corona virus pandemic Access thefull article here
The article was published in City Press on the 2nd February 2020
Co-editor of MISTRArsquos Africa and the World publication Francis Kornegayreects on some of the tasks President Cyril Ramaphosa is about toundertake as he assumes Chairship of the AU Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 2nd February 2020
Assistant Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and ScienticAdvancement Faculty Anelile Gibixego reects on poor spatial planning asa legacy of apartheid and its impact on the recent ooding in GautengAccess the full article here
Th ti l bli h d i D il M i k th 10th F b 2020
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 10th February 2020
Junior Researcher in the Humanity Faculty Njabulo Zwane comments onthe NYDArsquos draft National Youth Policy 2030 Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 24th March 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on the impact of COVID-19on South Africas health system Access the full article here
The article was published in News24 on the 26th February 2020
Copyright copy |2020|Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection (MISTRA)| All rights reserved
Tel +27 11 518 0260 Cypress Place North Woodmead Business Park 142 Western Services Road Woodmead Johannesburg 2191
PostNet Suite 586 Private Bag X29 Gallo Manor 2052
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Forward this newsletter
This email was sent to ltlt Test Email Address gtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) middot Woodmead Business Park middot 142 Western Service Road middot Woodmead 2195 2195 middot South Africa
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor
On the 3rd February 2020 MISTRA launched its Priority Research Project(PRP) titled lsquoAfrica and the World Navigating Shifting Geopolitics at the FutureAfrica Campus of the University of Pretoria The MISTRA publication is co-edited by Dr Philani Mthembu and Francis Kornegay Jr and analyses theshifting global landscape from the point of view of challenges andopportunities facing the African continent
The authors in the study seek to contribute to discourse on geopoliticsfrom a perspective that is currently lacking ndash that is locating lsquoIsland Africarsquoas a strategic centre in terms of its geographic location its endowmentsand its long-term potential
Dr Naledi Pandor Minister of International Relations and Cooperation(DIRCO) delivered the keynote address at the launch
More on the Geopolitics launch on the links below
Click here for the Ministerrsquos keynote addressClick here for the scene-setting remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for how to buy the publication and for the policy briefClick on link for Working Papers Geo-economics of Global Trade by DrGarth le Pere and Chinarsquos Belt and Road Initiative by Dr PhilaniMthembu
BEYOND TENDERPRENEURSHIP BOOK LAUNCH
From left Facilitator Siphokazi Sigenu Co-editor Khwezi Mabasa Co-editor Ayabonga Cawe Chapter
author Tessa Dooms Chapter author Ebrahim Kalil Hassen
Beyond Tenderpreneurship Rethinking Black Business and Economic
Empowerment was launched on the 27th February 2020 at Gen Africarsquos 22on Sloane The edited book examines the socio-economic impact of BEElegislation and the diverse experiences of black entrepreneurs in post-apartheid South Africa
Authors contribute to debates about black entrepreneurship in dierentways They analyse black businesses that have not participated in orbeneted from large JSE empowerment deals They also oer updates andresearch-based policy advice on BEE policy areas explored in previousstudies The ndings draw on the varied perspectives of black businessowners operating in dierent sectors Click here for the welcoming remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for publication details and policy briefClick on the links for working papers Gambling on the Share Price andReturn-to-Workers
DAC SOCIAL COMPACT CONVENTION
From left Chairperson of the Black Business Council Sandile Zungu Former President of South Africa
HE Kgalema Motlanthe Independent Consultant Nompumelelo Runji Statistician General Risenga
Maluleke MISTRA Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe Indlulamithi Scenarios 2030 Project Leader Dr
Somadoda Fikeni Social Surveys Research Director Dr Tara Ngwato
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) commissioned MISTRA todrive the process of facilitating the forging of a social compact among keyrole players in South African society as a way of promoting social cohesionand nation building MISTRA was commissioned to provide research oncountry case studies of social compacts The Institute also helped tofacilitate dialogue on social cohesion amongst various key role players Thedialogue was aimed at obtaining a broad consensus on the role thatdierent sectors can play in promoting social cohesion and nation building
p y p g g
On the 6th and 7th February MISTRA assisted DAC in hosting a SocialCompact Convention at Saint George Hotel The objective of the conventionwas to gather representatives of various sectors of society to reect onsocial cohesion nation-building and conict resolution and to identifypillars of a social compact Leaders in attendance included formerPresident of South Africa Mr Kgalema Motlanthe Minister and DeputyMinister of the Department of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa andMs Nocawe Mafu respectively the National House of Traditional LeadersChairperson and Deputy Chairperson Inkosi Sipho Mahlangu andInkosikazi Nomandla Mhlauli In attendance was also President of theBlack Business Council (BBC) Mr Sandile Zungu former Justice YvonneMokgoro and other leaders representing labour academia governmentcivil society and business
Click here for Joel Netshitenzhersquos presentation on Pillars of a SocialCompact for South Africa
MISTRA IN THE NEWS
Senior Researcher in the Political Economy Faculty Khwezi Mabasa reectson the legacy of Richard Maponya and his role in dispelling some notionsabout black business and entrepreneurship Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 15th January 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on South Africa and Africarsquos healthsystemsrsquo readiness for confronting the Corona virus pandemic Access thefull article here
The article was published in City Press on the 2nd February 2020
Co-editor of MISTRArsquos Africa and the World publication Francis Kornegayreects on some of the tasks President Cyril Ramaphosa is about toundertake as he assumes Chairship of the AU Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 2nd February 2020
Assistant Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and ScienticAdvancement Faculty Anelile Gibixego reects on poor spatial planning asa legacy of apartheid and its impact on the recent ooding in GautengAccess the full article here
Th ti l bli h d i D il M i k th 10th F b 2020
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 10th February 2020
Junior Researcher in the Humanity Faculty Njabulo Zwane comments onthe NYDArsquos draft National Youth Policy 2030 Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 24th March 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on the impact of COVID-19on South Africas health system Access the full article here
The article was published in News24 on the 26th February 2020
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Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) middot Woodmead Business Park middot 142 Western Service Road middot Woodmead 2195 2195 middot South Africa
From left Facilitator Siphokazi Sigenu Co-editor Khwezi Mabasa Co-editor Ayabonga Cawe Chapter
author Tessa Dooms Chapter author Ebrahim Kalil Hassen
Beyond Tenderpreneurship Rethinking Black Business and Economic
Empowerment was launched on the 27th February 2020 at Gen Africarsquos 22on Sloane The edited book examines the socio-economic impact of BEElegislation and the diverse experiences of black entrepreneurs in post-apartheid South Africa
Authors contribute to debates about black entrepreneurship in dierentways They analyse black businesses that have not participated in orbeneted from large JSE empowerment deals They also oer updates andresearch-based policy advice on BEE policy areas explored in previousstudies The ndings draw on the varied perspectives of black businessowners operating in dierent sectors Click here for the welcoming remarks by Joel NetshitenzheClick here for publication details and policy briefClick on the links for working papers Gambling on the Share Price andReturn-to-Workers
DAC SOCIAL COMPACT CONVENTION
From left Chairperson of the Black Business Council Sandile Zungu Former President of South Africa
HE Kgalema Motlanthe Independent Consultant Nompumelelo Runji Statistician General Risenga
Maluleke MISTRA Executive Director Joel Netshitenzhe Indlulamithi Scenarios 2030 Project Leader Dr
Somadoda Fikeni Social Surveys Research Director Dr Tara Ngwato
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) commissioned MISTRA todrive the process of facilitating the forging of a social compact among keyrole players in South African society as a way of promoting social cohesionand nation building MISTRA was commissioned to provide research oncountry case studies of social compacts The Institute also helped tofacilitate dialogue on social cohesion amongst various key role players Thedialogue was aimed at obtaining a broad consensus on the role thatdierent sectors can play in promoting social cohesion and nation building
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On the 6th and 7th February MISTRA assisted DAC in hosting a SocialCompact Convention at Saint George Hotel The objective of the conventionwas to gather representatives of various sectors of society to reect onsocial cohesion nation-building and conict resolution and to identifypillars of a social compact Leaders in attendance included formerPresident of South Africa Mr Kgalema Motlanthe Minister and DeputyMinister of the Department of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa andMs Nocawe Mafu respectively the National House of Traditional LeadersChairperson and Deputy Chairperson Inkosi Sipho Mahlangu andInkosikazi Nomandla Mhlauli In attendance was also President of theBlack Business Council (BBC) Mr Sandile Zungu former Justice YvonneMokgoro and other leaders representing labour academia governmentcivil society and business
Click here for Joel Netshitenzhersquos presentation on Pillars of a SocialCompact for South Africa
MISTRA IN THE NEWS
Senior Researcher in the Political Economy Faculty Khwezi Mabasa reectson the legacy of Richard Maponya and his role in dispelling some notionsabout black business and entrepreneurship Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 15th January 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on South Africa and Africarsquos healthsystemsrsquo readiness for confronting the Corona virus pandemic Access thefull article here
The article was published in City Press on the 2nd February 2020
Co-editor of MISTRArsquos Africa and the World publication Francis Kornegayreects on some of the tasks President Cyril Ramaphosa is about toundertake as he assumes Chairship of the AU Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 2nd February 2020
Assistant Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and ScienticAdvancement Faculty Anelile Gibixego reects on poor spatial planning asa legacy of apartheid and its impact on the recent ooding in GautengAccess the full article here
Th ti l bli h d i D il M i k th 10th F b 2020
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 10th February 2020
Junior Researcher in the Humanity Faculty Njabulo Zwane comments onthe NYDArsquos draft National Youth Policy 2030 Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 24th March 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on the impact of COVID-19on South Africas health system Access the full article here
The article was published in News24 on the 26th February 2020
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p y p g g
On the 6th and 7th February MISTRA assisted DAC in hosting a SocialCompact Convention at Saint George Hotel The objective of the conventionwas to gather representatives of various sectors of society to reect onsocial cohesion nation-building and conict resolution and to identifypillars of a social compact Leaders in attendance included formerPresident of South Africa Mr Kgalema Motlanthe Minister and DeputyMinister of the Department of Arts and Culture Mr Nathi Mthethwa andMs Nocawe Mafu respectively the National House of Traditional LeadersChairperson and Deputy Chairperson Inkosi Sipho Mahlangu andInkosikazi Nomandla Mhlauli In attendance was also President of theBlack Business Council (BBC) Mr Sandile Zungu former Justice YvonneMokgoro and other leaders representing labour academia governmentcivil society and business
Click here for Joel Netshitenzhersquos presentation on Pillars of a SocialCompact for South Africa
MISTRA IN THE NEWS
Senior Researcher in the Political Economy Faculty Khwezi Mabasa reectson the legacy of Richard Maponya and his role in dispelling some notionsabout black business and entrepreneurship Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 15th January 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on South Africa and Africarsquos healthsystemsrsquo readiness for confronting the Corona virus pandemic Access thefull article here
The article was published in City Press on the 2nd February 2020
Co-editor of MISTRArsquos Africa and the World publication Francis Kornegayreects on some of the tasks President Cyril Ramaphosa is about toundertake as he assumes Chairship of the AU Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 2nd February 2020
Assistant Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and ScienticAdvancement Faculty Anelile Gibixego reects on poor spatial planning asa legacy of apartheid and its impact on the recent ooding in GautengAccess the full article here
Th ti l bli h d i D il M i k th 10th F b 2020
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 10th February 2020
Junior Researcher in the Humanity Faculty Njabulo Zwane comments onthe NYDArsquos draft National Youth Policy 2030 Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 24th March 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on the impact of COVID-19on South Africas health system Access the full article here
The article was published in News24 on the 26th February 2020
Copyright copy |2020|Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection (MISTRA)| All rights reserved
Tel +27 11 518 0260 Cypress Place North Woodmead Business Park 142 Western Services Road Woodmead Johannesburg 2191
PostNet Suite 586 Private Bag X29 Gallo Manor 2052
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Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) middot Woodmead Business Park middot 142 Western Service Road middot Woodmead 2195 2195 middot South Africa
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 10th February 2020
Junior Researcher in the Humanity Faculty Njabulo Zwane comments onthe NYDArsquos draft National Youth Policy 2030 Access the full article here
The article was published in Daily Maverick on the 24th March 2020
Senior Researcher in the Knowledge Economy and Scientic AdvancementFaculty Zamanzima Mazibuko reects on the impact of COVID-19on South Africas health system Access the full article here
The article was published in News24 on the 26th February 2020
Copyright copy |2020|Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reection (MISTRA)| All rights reserved
Tel +27 11 518 0260 Cypress Place North Woodmead Business Park 142 Western Services Road Woodmead Johannesburg 2191
PostNet Suite 586 Private Bag X29 Gallo Manor 2052
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