New Republic Project
The Institute for Pan-African Thought And Conversation in partnership with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Wits School of Governance, and POWER 98.7 warmly invite you to “The New Republic Project” Conference, a thought-provoking hybrid event and a platform for conversation on reimagining South Africa in search of alternatives to the current dispensation and challenges facing the country. Your attendance and participation will be valued.
Date: 24 February 2023, Friday
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Location: School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, University of Johannesburg, 2092
Please note that this will be a hybrid (online and physical) conference, click on the following link to join us live: https://zoom.us/j/94587191820
For enquiries and reservations, kindly contact Ms. Wendy Nkosi at wendynkosi1412@gmail.com
Event Type
IPATC Conference
Venue
School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, University of Johannesburg, 2092
Date
24 February 2023, Friday

























































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.