Videos & Podcasts

This dialogue was held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg, with a live stream on the interactive platform of the Foundation. Anton du Plessis, Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, gave the keynote address, with Prof Sandy Africa and Ms Ottilia Maunganidze as respondents on the panel and a discussion facilitated by Sello Hatang, Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation (29 June 2022).

Nelson Mandela Foundation

How do we ensure ethics and integrity in local government, in particular focusing on the role of councillors and senior management? This webinar engages with this question and locates it in (1) the applicable legal framework, (2) ongoing debates about professionalisation of local government and (3) observations about the practice of integrity management in municipalities. The speakers (Jaap de Visser, Phindile Ntliziywana and Fatima Rawat) share recent research, tools and insights into the topic.

At this joint event (24 February 2022) of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) and News24, the research team from the GI-TOC presented its newest research on the crisis in Northern Mozambique and gave insights into the relationship between the insurgency and illicit trafficking routes in Northern Mozambique, the knock-on effect of the conflict on regional trafficking flows and extremism in neighbouring countries as well as how efforts to rebuild Cabo Delgado can counter the corroding effects of organised crime and corruption.

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At this joint event (15th February 2022), Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Head of the African Futures and Innovation Programme at the ISS, presented on the impact of the ANC’s possible choices at the party’s elective conference 2022 on the 2024 and 2029 elections, and discussed them with Lindiwe Mazibuko, Co-Founder & CEO of Futurelect and News24's Adriaan Basson and Mpumelelo Mkhabela.

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More than 20 countries are now helping Mozambique to fight insurgents in Cabo Delgado province, train its army or deliver humanitarian aid. Will this turn the situation around? A new Institute for Security Studies (ISS) policy brief on the situation in Mozambique warns that coordination among these foreign missions and tailoring the training being provided is vital to ensure effective responses. This seminar discussed the progress and gaps in the current approaches to stabilising northern Mozambique. Speakers included Ambassador Claude Nikobisanzwe, High Commissioner of Rwanda in Mozambique, Colonel Omar Saranga, Spokesperson of the Mozambican military and Prof Mpho Molomo, Head of SADC Mission in Mozambique.

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The Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted this virtual dialogue with keynote speaker Patricia de Lille, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, who was in conversation with Adv Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. (July 2021)

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This seminar launched three new ISS reports on evidence-based policing by Dr Anine Kriegler from the Centre of Criminology (University of Cape Town). The seminar discussed how police and researchers can collaborate to explore 'what works' in SA policing (July 2021)

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In response to the four-year insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Southern African leaders agreed in June 2021 to deploy a Standby Force of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Mozambique. This seminar was co-hosted by the HSF, the Institute for Security Studies and News24; it discussed prospects and options for SADC’s forces in the area.

HSF; News 24

This seminar on “Crime trends in the time of Covid-19” held on the occasion of the new South African quarterly crime statistics just released shed light on the impact of the pandemic, the lockdown restrictions and the current socio economic crises on the development of crime in the country (May 2021)

This special online seminar was co-hosted with the ISS Pretoria and the CSIS Washington. We discussed with experts from the EU, the US and Africa if and how a new Transatlantic Partnership between Europe and the US can also contribute to stronger relationships with Africa.

With an introductory statement by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, this special seminar hosted by the Institute for Security Studies and Daily Maverick saw the launch of an enterprising new ISS data platform. Facilitated by Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee, panelists Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Head of African Futures and Innovation, ISS, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, AUDA-NEPAD, and Prof Jonathan Moyer, Director, Frederick S. Pardee Centre for International Futures, University of Denver, were part of a Question and Answer session as well. The innovative new ISS knowledge hub launched at the international event with about 500 participants from politics, business, academia and civil society is a significant public resource for evidence-based policy making, capacity building and good governance (22 June 2022).

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Organised groups such as Operation Dudula increasingly target African immigrants in South Africa. Building on myths about foreign nationals and anti-migrant attitudes, widespread violence is becoming more likely. An outbreak similar to the deadly 2008 xenophobic violence that spread rapidly across the country must be averted. This event, co-hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Institute for the Future of Knowledge, University of Johannesburg, discussed how civil society and government need to proactively counter this trend and extinguish the flames of xenophobic sentiment before it is too late.

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This seminar, co-hosted by the Institute for Security Studies and the University of Witwatersrand, discussed the findings from an evidence review of interventions that aimed to prevent violence against women and children. The analysis shows that parenting programmes are an important element of prevention. A model for costing the scale-up of these valuable programmes was also presented.

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At this joint seminar, Dr Len Ishmael presented her new research report “Beyond aid – Making the EU strategy with Africa work for Africa”. Participants from Africa and Europe discussed with her, Dr Cilliers (ISS), Markus Ferber, MEP (Chairperson of the HSF), and Bertrand Soret (EEAS) how the EU can support Africa’s economic transformation. (10 February, 2022)

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In 2021 we are celebration 30 years of successful work and cooperation with our amazing South African partners, committed to promote the fundamental values of the South African Constitution, the rule of law, civic education and socio-economic development.

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The 19th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on the theme "The Rule of Law, International Criminal Justice and Sustainable Development" was delivered by Fatou Bensouda, former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, on the 25th of August 2021.

Nelson Mandela Foundation

The HSF supports the Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture on 25 August 2021. Watch a short video on this year’s topic “The Rule of Law, International Criminal Justice and Sustainable Development” with South Africa’s former Public Protector, Professor for Social Justice, Thuli Madonsela.

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Dr Sydney Mufamadi, Minister of Safety & Security from 1994 – 1999 and Mr Gareth Newham, Head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, Institute for Security Studies, discussed the ongoing crises at leadership level in the South African Police and the destabilising effect on the institution and society.

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This ISS seminar launched two new ISS reports - a randomised control trial study of a sports-based intervention, and a review of three longstanding community-based initiatives. Speakers discussed rich learnings for violence prevention initiatives which these reports can provide (May 2021)

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Brief summary video: Dr Sydney Mufamadi, Minister of Safety & Security from 1994 – 1999 and Mr Gareth Newham, Head of the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme, Institute for Security Studies, discussed the ongoing crises at leadership level in the South African Police and the destabilising effect on the institution and society.

HSF; CPLO

ISS research report launch: How the DRC can transform its long-term prospects

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Virtual Courtrooms: How to Do Online Court Hearings Properly

UCT

Invitation for online seminar co-hosted with ISS and CSIS

"The State of the Judiciary" - CPLO online seminar

New open access book by Dr. Jakkie Cilliers, ISS

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Seminar: Access to Justice and Courts Online

UCT

HSF Interview with Dr Glenda Gray - full recording with German subtitles

Summary video on the State of the Judiciary

CPLO

Is a social compact key to saving South Africa's economy? Moeletsi Mbeki (SAIIA), Jakkie Cilliers (ISS) and Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya (MISTRA) debated this question at a seminar co-hosted with the Institute for Security Studies and News24 (9 March 2021)

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This event co-hosted in March 2021 by the ISS and Chatham House introduced new ISS research and explored the potential long-term impact of political reforms, improved agricultural productivity, the use of renewable energy and investment in the knowledge economy on Algeria’s development prospects.

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Nelson Mandela Foundation Dialogue with former First Lady Graça Machel, award-winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangerembga and the First Lady of Namibia Monica Geingos (December 2020)

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This seminar was co-hosted by the ISS and the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in South Africa in collaboration with North-West University in South Africa and the University of Tunis, in December 2020.

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New ISS research shows what needs to be done to achieve economic prosperity.

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GIBS seminar recording - Unpacking Africa’s post-Covid Recovery Options: Towards Health, Economic and Social Transformation

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Dialogue held by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Land and Accountability Research Centre and the Public Affairs Research Institute (November 2020)

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Visiting Monwabisi Park, a community centre in Khayelitsha, one of South Africa's biggest townships - and reflecting on mitigating the impact of the pandemic

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How can the country change its current path to one of prosperity?

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Impact of Covid-19 in Africa. A scenario analysis to 2030 - A multi partner research project supported by HSF provides first comprehensive long-term scenario analyses on the potential impact of the pandemic on the continent

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Authors Profs Carolyn Hamilton, Jacob Dlamini & Imraan Coovadia in a discussion on their new books exploring the nexuses of archive-discourse, public-private & violence-peacemaking (October 2020)

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Joint event of the Institute for Security Studies and Hanns Seidel Foundation's Brussels Office

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At this ISS Seminar held in September 2020, experts and high-level decision makers from Africa and Europe explored the potential focus areas of the new partnership between the two continents currently being discussed, and priorities which Africa’s negotiators should push for.

COVID-19 has accelerated the need for South Africa to unlock long-term growth

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Panel discussion with renowned speakers from academia, business and civil society, hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (July 2020)

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18th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture delivered online by UN Secretary-General António Guterres live from the UN headquarters in New York City - hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation with HSF support (18 July 2020)

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Conversation with SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter

CPLO

New Policy Brief of the Institute for Security Studies

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Summary video about online event with Kimi Makwetu (SA Auditor General 2013-2020)

CPLO

HSF video shown at Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

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Panel discussion with renowned speakers from academia, business and civil society, hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation (July 2020)

NMF

"Targeted policy interventions can significantly brighten the country’s economic future"

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New ISS research: What will it take to create a ‘Great Zimbabwe’?

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Online Discussion:“The Social Market Economy: A Model for South Africa?”

CPLO

Visualising key insights of the new book by Dr Jakkie Cilier, ISS - "Africa First! is the authoritative guide for policy makers to radically change Africa’s growth trajectory"

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"Despite enormous security and development challenges, clear and directed interventions could improve the region's prospects"

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Recording of online panel discussion with diverse experts and experienced practitioners, hosted with ISS Pretoria (May 2020)

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Online launch of "Africa First! Igniting a growth revolution", a new book by Dr Jakkie Cilliers (ISS), May 2020

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Nelson Mandela Foundation event: Mining industry experts, the producers of the documentary Dying for Gold and members of civil society discuss the South African gold mining industry, its legacy and its future (October 2019)

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"In an increasingly polarised world, how we tell stories of movements can be as important as the movement itself." Nelson Mandela Foundation dialogue (June 2019)

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Africa has contributed little to climate change, but is disproportionately vulnerable to its effects. This seminar shares findings from a new ISS report projecting vulnerability to climate change and adaptive capacity in Africa to 2063 (November 2018)

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Exhibition Launch at the Nelson Mandela Foundation (April 2019)

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"Conflict trends in Africa suggest an increase – how can we reverse this emerging threat?"

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ISS Seminar based on new research report "Getting to Africa's Demographic Dividend" (September 2018)

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Former US President Barack Obama gave the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in July 2018 in front of thousands in Johannesburg - Millions followed worldwide. The event was hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, with HSF support

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Nelson Mandela Tribute event in Johannesburg with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as keynote speaker (December 2018)

NMF; SABC

"In his new book, Fate of the Nation, Jakkie Cilliers argues that the power struggle between the‘traditionalists’ and the ‘reformers’ in the ANC has paralysed the party, leading to the inept leadership and poor service delivery that now plague the country." (August 2017)

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Oprah Winfrey in Johannesburg, hosted by the Nelson Mandela Foundation as part of Dialogue events marking Madiba's 100th Birthday (November 2018)

"As the world rapidly changes due to technology, its role is becoming more prominent in the political, criminal justice and social spheres. However, these technologies may have unintended consequences and complexities far beyond our imaginations." (Nelson Mandela Foundation, May 2018)

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The African Futures and Innovation programme at the ISS uses historical trends to identify future growth opportunities.

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