Kofi Annan: Centre of the Storm
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) in collaboration with the UJ Library, held a Public Dialogue titled “South Africa’s Return to the United Nations Security Council; and Remembering Kofi Annan”.
This meeting first screened a documentary titled “Kofi Annan: Centre of the Storm” by David Grubin from 15h30–17h00, which was followed by a panel discussion from 17h00–18h30. This event was attended by 75 guests.
Chair: Professor Adekeye Adebajo, Director, Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, University of Johannesburg.
Speakers: Mr. Doctor Mashabane, Chief Director: United Nations, in South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
Professor Suzanne Graham, Head of Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg.
Event Type
Venue
University of Johannesburg’s Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) Campus Library, Chinua Achebe Auditorium on the sixth floor.
Date
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Time
15h30–17h00
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.