Wits School of Governance

The Wits School of Governance is hosting a number of events in August to give women a platform to “take up space”. We want to use these forums to learn from women, we want our guests to share their knowledge, wisdom and leave us feeling more inspired and on a trajectory for healing, growth and creativity. Our all women panels throughout the month will cover issues around women in business, leadership, crisis communication and gender-based violence (especially during COVID-19).

Occasionally English South Africa Management · Education

8 Episodes

What is Urban Governance

In this session, we unpack and understand what urban governance is and how governance is an interdisciplinary subject. Presented by Dr Caryn Abrahams.

30 May 2021 56 min

What is Governance

In this session, we understand what governance is, why it is important, and the different types of governance. Presented by Associate Professor Ivor Sarakinsky.

30 May 2021 1 hr 08 min

Peace and Security

In this session we understand what how peace and security provides a foundation for governance. Presented by Associate Professor Erin McCandless

30 May 2021 51 min

Economics and Governance Policy

In this session we learn about how economics affect government policy. Presented by Professor Pundy Pillay and Odile Mackett

30 May 2021 56 min

Book Launch – Land Matters

The Wits School of Governance hosted the book launch of Land Matters – South Africa’s Failed Land Reforms and the Road Ahead by Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. Why has land reform been such a failure in South Africa? Will expropriation without compensation solve the problem? What can be done to get…

26 May 2021 59 min

Public Lecture by Bogolo Kenewendo

The Rebuilding of African Economies During and After COVID-19 and the Opportunities Women Should Leverage for Their Advancement. A public lecture by former Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry in Botswana and African Economist, Ms Bogolo J Kenewendo.

25 May 2021 55 min

Vaccine Nationalism

The Wits School of Governance and the National School of Government hosted the launch of The Political Economy of Vaccines: Access, Equity, and Africa’s Manufacturing Prospects Series, a series of conversations on the political economy of vaccines. A sharp spotlight on global inequalities and the interplays of power between the…

20 May 2021 1 hr 26 min

The Rise of Women in Leadership During the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Odile Mackett from the Wits School of Governance speaks to Dr Judy Dlamini, Business leader and Chancellor at Wits University, Economic Analyst and Change Maker Dr Thabi Leoka and Busisiwe Mavuso who is the CEO of the Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) about the role of women in leadership positions…

12 Aug 2020 1 hr 01 min