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  04-29-11
  The Position of Women in Post-Apartheid South Africa: An Assessment of Gains and Losses When: 4/29/2011 1:00:00 PM
Where: Student Center Room 205
 
Guests & Scholars

Ahmed Kathrada  

 

South African politician, anti-apartheid activist and former political prisoner. He and Nelson Mandela started the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to deal with past injustice and built the new South African government based on non-racialism.

Barbara Hogan  

 

The former Minister of Public Enterprises in the Cabinet of South Africa, Hogan was included in the 2009 Time 100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. 

Andre Odendaal  

 

Odendaal’s recent book, "The Story of an African Game," is the first to cover in detail the history and experience of black African cricketers in South Africa. Odendaal was the only white first-class cricketer to play with black cricketers during the apartheid era in South Africa.

Peter Barron Peter Barron

 

Barron has worked largely in the public health sector for the past 30 years including time as clinician and managerial work in local and provincial government in South Africa. His main focus of recent work has been around improving the quality of care at a primary care level and implementation of a district health system. 

Mike DyssselMichael Dyssel

 

Dyssel is an instructor at the University of the Western Cape teaching a wide range of courses including Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Geomorphology,Climatology, Regional Studies, Map Analysis, Remote Sensing and Tourism Impacts.

 

 

 

...all guests and scholars

 
Kathrada Exhibit
  Visit and learn about this South African activist for non-racialism and democracy
Study Abroad
  Use your skills and education to help a South African non-profit organization (NGO), while gaining invalubale career experience
Courses
  Diverse and engaging series of classes on South Africa and related topics
 

Online Book Club

 
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