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The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 6: Developmentalism and Economic Justice

Thabo Mbeki highlights the proactive role of African leaders in seeking domestic and international support for the revival and rejuvenation of the African economy. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 5: Building Bridges, Building a Nation

Mbeki notes that the South African people embrace democracy partly because of the ideological underpinnings of their society and a deep-seated commitment to fairness and justice. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 4: People, Principles, and Progress

According to Mbeki, reclaiming Africa’s value system, where people-oriented development would be accomplished, is hinged on investing in human capital. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 3: Heroism in Humanity

Africans demonstrated that all humans, regardless of their racial origin and ethnic identity, should be given the opportunity to participate in society’s affairs. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 2: Mbeki, South Africa, and the Zimbabwean Syndrome

A population that was lacking in numerical strength has allocated to itself so much that the population is the larger and natural occupant of the geography. Read more

The Thabo Mbeki Letters, Part 1: Intellectual Traditions

A Brief Note” by Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu and Maanda Ndhlovu, the political life of one of the iconic political leaders of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, is examined. Read more

Reflections on theory and practice in African international relations

Professor Anthonie van Nieuwkerk recently delivered his inaugural lecture, highlighting the urgent task for African intellectuals to review, reflect and provide analysis and recommendations to African leaders on what could be done to strengthen the African position in global affairs. Read more

Global (Dis)order and its impact on Africa

The TM School hosted a public lecture at Unisa’s Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria. The lecture, titled, “Global (dis)order and its impact on Africa” was delivered by Professor Funmi Olonisakin, Vice-President and Vice-Principal International at King’s College, London. Read more

The Chancellor interacts with Unisa students

The Conversation with former President Mbeki is an interactive session with the TM School students, students from other colleges and other interested stakeholders. Read more