2. Book Fair
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), held two sessions at the South African Book Fair on Saturday 7 September and Sunday 8 September 2019.
Session 1: The Pan-African Pantheon
Chair: Professor Adekeye Adebajo, Director at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC).
Speakers: Ms Maureen Isaacson, Former Sunday Independent Journalist, South Africa, on Ruth First.
Dr. John Lamola, Department of Philosophy, University of Pretoria, on Paulin Hountondji.
Professor Barney Pityana, Former Vice-Chancellor, University of South Africa, on Steve Biko.
Dr. Bongani Ngqulunga, Director at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS), University of Johannesburg, on Pixley Ka Seme.
Session 2: South Africa-Nigeria Relations: A Roller-Coaster Ride
Chair: Mr. Ronnie Kasrils, South Africa’s Former Minister of Intelligence.
Speakers: Dr. Oluwaseun Tella, Senior Researcher, Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, University of Johannesburg, and Editor of the book.
Professor Jo-Ansie van Wyk, Department of Political Sciences, University of South Africa, Tshwane.
Event Type
Venue
Constitution Hill
11 Kotze Street
Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Date
7 – 8 September 2019
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.