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Africa Day Lecture

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Stellenbosch University Annual Africa Day Lecture 

The aim of the lecture series is to bring distinguished scholars, scientists, writers, artists, public intellectuals, and practitioners from a range of disciplines across the globe to Stellenbosch University to lead public conversations that can expand our understanding of the role of the university in these changing and troubled times. To this end, through the series, we wish to highlight the fundamental importance of conversations that can contribute to knowledge production within the academy, while also having some impact on public debate and influencing audiences at the broader level of civil society. The host of the lecture series is the Vice Chancellor Professor Wim de Villiers, and they are coordinated through Studies in Historical Trauma and Transformation.



Inaugural Africa Day Lecture by Professor Jonathan Jansen: 25 May 2018
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Second Africa Day Lecture by Judge Thina Siwendu: 30 May 2019
 


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Stellenbosch University Third Annual Africa Day Lecture 27 May 2021

Hosted by the Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Wim de Villiers.

“Remaining Human: Dignity and Repair in the Face of Trauma and Violence”.

Opening Speech by Professor Wim de Villiers.

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https://youtu.be/s5ELCqCxcxQ​


 







Keynote Speaker

TSITSI DANGAREMBGA: Author and Director of the Institute of Creative Arts for Progress in Africa Trust.

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https://youtu.be/gwcD6ES0TC4​




 






Response

Siona O’Connell: Professor of African Studies at the University of Pretoria.

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https://youtu.be/7cCrt90-Dnw​




 




Response

Tamar Garb: Durning Lawrence Professor in the History of Art at University College London.

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https://youtu.be/Xvz-iO4ZCLw


 






Panel Discussion
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Live performance

Mandla Mlangeni: Trumpeter, composer and recipient of the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz in 2019.

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https://youtu.be/T0irFg62UNY​


 


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