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Roundtable Series

Buried in Gold: A Non-Existent Regulatory Framework for Mining in South Africa
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 16 Oct 2023
In a rich panel on 28 September, journalist Kimon de Greef speaks to his riveting account of the stranglehold illegal mining has on the town of Welkom, as chronicled in his New Yorker piece, "The Dystopian Underworld of South Africa's Illegal Gold Mines;" Dr Janet Munakamwe, Mining lecturer at the University of Witwatersrand, speaks to prevailing conditions; and renowned academic Professor Keith Breckenridge, who has long focused on the history of gold mining in South Africa, provides context.
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Russia, Ukraine & A Constitutionally Informed South African Foreign Policy
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 13 Jul 2023
This roundtable will reflect on South African foreign policy towards the Russia-Ukraine war and, in light of the ICC warrant of arrest issued against Russian President Putin, discuss South Africa’s future foreign policy informed by its constitutional and human rights obligations.
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Re-imagining Local Government
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 12 May 2023
The Helen Suzman Foundation Presents a roundtable discussion on re-imagining local government.
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HSF Book Club Series: Farm Killings in South Africa, by Dr Nechama Brodie
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 06 Mar 2023
HSF hosted its first ever Book Club Series event, on 23 February 2023. We had the delight of reviewing Dr Nechama Brodie's book titled, "Farm Killings in South Africa." Dr Brodie shared the details of her book with the audience, as Khaya Sithole (chartered accountant and political commentator) moderated the conversation.
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THE B.I.G DEBATE
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 09 Jun 2022
Join the Helen Suzman Foundation for a panel discussion on the basic income grant.
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Issue Thirty One - October 2014 - Consultation and the Constitution
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 24 Oct 2014
On 26 August 2014, the Helen Suzman Foundation, in association with Prolog Consulting hosted a Roundtable discussion on Consultation and the Constitution. This Roundtable featured Prof Mtende Mhango, Dr Iraj Abedian, and the Honourable Deputy Minister John Jeffery.
Issue Thirty One - October 2014 - Consultation and the Constitution
Author: Anele
Published: 14 Oct 2014
On 26 August 2014, the Helen Suzman Foundation, in association with Prolog Consulting hosted a Roundtable discussion on Consultation and the Constitution. This Roundtable featured Prof Mtende Mhango, Dr Iraj Abedian, and the Honourable Deputy Minister John Jeffery.
Issue Thirty - February 2014 - Equity and Redress
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 10 Mar 2014
On 4 February 2014, the Helen Suzman Foundation, in association with the Gordon Institute of Business Science hosted a Roundtable discussion on Equity and Redress. This Roundtable featured Lindiwe Mazibuko, Songezo Zibi, and Eusebius McKaiser.
Issue Twenty Seven - July 2013 - Future of Our Cities
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 30 Jul 2013
On 30 July, the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF), supported by the Open Society Foundation for South Africa and in association with the Gordon Institute of Business Science, hosted a Roundtable discussion on the Future of Our Cities. This Roundtable features Prof Adrian Saville, Dr Tanja Winkler, Mr Andile Skosana, and Prof Jean-Pierre de la Porte.
Issue Twenty Six - May 2013 - Accountability
Author: Helen Suzman Foundation
Published: 22 May 2013
This Roundtable, which was held on Wednesday 22 May, deals with the issue of Accountability in South Africa. A number of themes were expanded on by our panellists. These included the relationship between government and the electorate, the proper role of public officials, public perceptions and expectations, the role of the media and other public bodies, and ways forward. The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) brought together a set of panellists drawn from the world of politics, academia, and the media. The panellists were Prof Alex van den Heever, Mr Mmusi Maimane, Dr Mamphela Ramphele and Mr Nic Dawes. The panel discussion was chaired by the director of the HSF, Mr Francis Antonie