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"‘Sou pessimista sobre um futuro sem racismo’, diz Mbembe"

Em entrevista a VEJA, Achille Mbembe falou sobre filosofia africana, fragilidades da democracia contemporânea e construção de uma sociedade mais sustentável

[Translation] In an interview with VEJA, Achille Mbembe talked about African philosophy, the fragilities of contemporary democracy, and the construction of a more sustainable society.

More on @Veja - By Luiz Paulo Souza 

Full viewing of Holberg

For a complete experience of the Holberg Prize, it is available for viewing on YouTube, courtesy of Holberg Prize.




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PAX AFRICANA: THE SOUTHERN QUESTION

Hlonipha Mokoena, speaks on Pax Africana: The Southern Question exploring how Meleko Mokgosi’s large-scale paintings open up novel histories of southern Africa’s contested political ideas and traditions, at University of Michigan’s Smart Museum.

Review of 'Delirium'

A review of our recent event 'Delirium' featuring Victoria Hume, Chris Letcher, and Quinta.

The Nigerian dream is to leave Nigeria

'In Nigeria, to be an emigrant is to possess illustrious social capital and a badge of honor that is not only reserved for you, but also for your family'.

by Sakiru Adebayo

 

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Achille Mbembe becomes Africa’s first Holberg Prize laureate

Professor Achille Mbembe, from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, has become the first African to win the Holberg Prize, recognizing his pioneering work in the humanities, social sciences, law, or theology. Awarded annually with a value of approximately US$575,000, the prize honors Mbembe's contributions that challenge traditional views on decolonization and humanity. His influential research, which has been translated into 17 languages, promotes a global understanding that transcends racial and colonial legacies.

2021 Africa Day Celebration

2021 Africa Day Celebration

 

Keynote Address by Professor Achille Mbembe

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https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5SHALPpzRK2CkRVcZuHf7g

 

WiSER in 2018

WiSER in 2018

 

The WiSER Transcripts

Following the launch of the The WiSER Podcast in 2020, WiSER is proud to announce The WiSER Transcripts which makes podcast transcipts available in text, for ease of reference and citation. Every several weeks, we will release a batch of 4-5 transcripts.

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FarBar: Sonic as Landscape with Mpho Matsipa, Olalekan Jeyifous, Wale Lawal & Dani Kyengo O'Neill

The Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry invites you to a FarBar program of Sonic as Landscape with curator Mpho Matsipa, artist Olalekan Jeyifous, writer and researcher Wale  Lawal, and composer Dani Kyengo O'Neill.

Youth & Feminism in South Africa

Youth and Feminism in South Africa (The French Embassy In partnership with The Forge)

Feminism is sometimes a contested space and keeps changing in purpose and meaning throughout the ages. The fight for space and equality demands that each of us speaks our truths. This panel, bringing together young inspiring voices, will discuss feminisms, gender equality and the rights of sexual minorities, including through the lens of decolonial and intersectional approaches.

Panelist included, WiSER's Associate Professor, Hlonipha Mokoena

Hosted on May 20. 

WISER was officially launched at a function hosted by the Vice-Chancellor

Saturday, 15 September, 2001 - 14:30

WISER was officially launched at a function hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Norma Reid,

Kala Pani: 

Wednesday, 10 April, 2002 - 14:30

Kala Pani:  Caste and Colour in South Africa By Rehana Ebr.-Vally Department of Social Anthropolo

Bo-Tsotsi: Youth Gangs of Soweto, 

Saturday, 18 May, 2002 - 14:30

Bo-Tsotsi: Youth Gangs of Soweto,  1935 - 1976 By Clive Glaser Department of History,  University

Speakers:

Thursday, 22 August, 2002 - 14:30

Speakers: K Sello Duiker (author of two prizewinning novels, Thirteen Cents and The Quiet Violenc

Chairperson:

Friday, 4 October, 2002 - 14:30

Chairperson: Professor Isabel Hofmeyr Guest Speaker: Yvonne Vera  Discussant: Dr Sarah Nuttall Sp

Making sense of the past, designing the future: International lessons for Constitution Hill 

Friday, 14 March, 2003 - 14:30

Making sense of the past, designing the future: International lessons for Constitution Hill  This

PUBLIC FORUM:

Thursday, 20 March, 2003 - 14:30

PUBLIC FORUM: Imperial Reason: America's Wars of the Globalisation Age Achille Mbembe WISER, Univ

PUBLIC FORUM:

Thursday, 27 March, 2003 - 14:30

PUBLIC FORUM: (...continued) Imperial Reason: America's Wars of the Globalisation Age Achille Mbe

Speakers:

Friday, 23 May, 2003 - 14:30

Speakers: Mia Couto and Raul Calane da Silva in conversation with Albie Sachs.

William Kentridge

Thursday, 7 August, 2003 - 14:30

William Kentridge (in collaboration with the Wits School of Arts) On Interpretation (Dreams, Obje

William Kentridge

Tuesday, 12 August, 2003 - 14:30

William Kentridge (in collaboration with the Wits School of Arts) On Walking and Thinking, from N

William Kentridge

Thursday, 14 August, 2003 - 14:30

William Kentridge (in collaboration with the Wits School of Arts) Following Blindly, Tiepola, Mui

FILM SCREENING:

Wednesday, 20 August, 2003 - 14:30

FILM SCREENING: What's in the Bag?

PANEL DISCUSSION:

Thursday, 21 August, 2003 - 14:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: With Mark Sanders, author of 'Complicities' Co-hosted by WISER and the English

John Matshikiza

Thursday, 21 August, 2003 - 14:30

John Matshikiza Mad about the Media

Rhoda Kadalie

Thursday, 11 September, 2003 - 14:30

Rhoda Kadalie Silencing Critique in South Africa

Mark Gevisser

Thursday, 18 September, 2003 - 14:30

Mark Gevisser Are We Living 'The Dream Deferred'?

Steve Mokwena

Friday, 19 September, 2003 - 14:30

Steve Mokwena (co-hosted with the PhD Forum) The Trouble with Youth: Young People & Change in

PRESENTATION:

Wednesday, 22 October, 2003 - 14:30

PRESENTATION: International Law and Human Rights - A Case Study: The Apartheid reparations Law Su

Cheryl Carolus

Thursday, 26 February, 2004 - 14:30

Cheryl Carolus (CEO, South African Tourism) 2004 inaugural lecture in the “Public Positions” seri

Translation-Transnation' 1994-2004, 10 years of literary exchangeSouth Africa - France - Netherlands

Tuesday, 30 March, 2004 - 14:30

Translation-Transnation' 1994-2004, 10 years of literary exchangeSouth Africa - France - Netherla

Waiting to Happen: HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Thursday, 1 April, 2004 - 14:30

Waiting to Happen: HIV/AIDS in South Africa by Liz Walker (WISER), Graeme Reid (WISER) and Morna

Townships, Urban Renewal, Representation

Saturday, 12 June, 2004 - 14:30

Townships, Urban Renewal, Representation Themba Maluleka, Maluleka Luthuli Consulting Yondela Sil

Reparations: International, Social, Legal, Economic Dimensions

Wednesday, 7 July, 2004 - 14:30

Reparations: International, Social, Legal, Economic Dimensions Jubilee South Africa in conjunctio

Is there a struggle between the Constitution & 'Things African'?

Friday, 10 September, 2004 - 14:30

Wits Law School, CALS and WISER invite you to hear Justice Dennis Davis (Judge of the Cape High C

Professor Lewis Nkosi in conversation with Achille Mbembe

Friday, 11 February, 2005 - 14:30

Professor Lewis Nkosi in conversation with Achille Mbembe

Gayness and God: Reconciling Orthodox Judaism and Homosexuality

Thursday, 24 February, 2005 - 14:30

Gayness and God: Reconciling Orthodox Judaism and Homosexuality Rabbi Steven Greenberg, drawing o

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