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Public lecture: Baroness Patricia Scotland on racial and gender equality development in the United Kingdom

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2014-11-05
  • Subjects: Scotland, Patricia, Baroness , Van Staden, Marius, Prof. , Gender equality - Great Britain , Racial equality - Great Britain
  • Type: Other
  • Identifier: uj:1122 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12665
  • Description: The Law Faculty, together with the UJ Library, will be hosting Baroness Scotland at the University of Johannesburg. Baroness Patricia Scotland was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica. She is a British barrister making history in 1991 by becoming the first black woman to be appointed a Queen's Counsel and was a member of the Commission for Racial Equality. She was the Minister responsible for civil justice and the reform of civil law. In 2003 Baroness Scotland was made Minister of State for the Criminal Justice system and Law Reform at the Home Office and deputy to the Home Secretary. She was the Chief legal adviser to Her Majesty the Queen, Parliament and the Government. In November 2012, she was appointed Prime Ministerial Trade Envoy to South Africa. She is currently a president of Chatham House.
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Social Welfare and Social Development

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2016/03/08
  • Subjects: Patel, Leila
  • Type: Discussion
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216311 , uj:21513
  • Description: The UJ Faculty of Humanities: Centre for Social Development in Africa in partnership with the UJ Library invite you to the launch of PROFESSOR LEILA PATEL’S latest book Social Welfare and Social Development DATE: 08 March 2016 / 14:00 for 14:30 VENUE: APK Library Auditorium, 5th Floor (University of Johannesburg, corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg) RSVP: By Monday 7 March 2016 to Dorcas Rathaba at drathaba@uj.ac.za or 011 559 2031 ABOUT THE BOOK: Social Welfare and Social Development discusses social welfare practice in global and regional context. It addresses issues of poverty, unemployment and populations at risk within South Africa and the role of the social welfare system in South Africa in tackling these issues. The first edition was ground breaking in systematically outlining the theory and practice of social development, the model of welfare the South African government has chosen in order to address social challenges. The second edition includes fully updated discussions, reviewing changes in the social landscape since 2005. This book is the only South African text to develop and discuss the theory and practice of social development and it contains practical examples, case studies and end of chapter questions. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Professor Leila Patel is Professor of Social Development Studies and holds the South African Research Chair in Welfare and Social Development at the University of Johannesburg. She is also the Director of the Centre for Social Development in Africa at the University of Johannesburg. In 2014, she was awarded the Distinguished Woman Scientist Award in the Humanities and Social Sciences by the Department of Science and Technology, South Africa. PANELLISTS: Professor Edwell Kaseke (Chair of Social Work at the School of Human and Community Development at the University of the Witwatersrand) Professor Jean Triegaardt (Visiting Professor, Centre for Social Development in Africa at the University of Johannesburg and a member of the Ministerial Committee to Review the Implementation of the White Paper for Social Welfare) Mr Edwin Mutabanengwe (Social Work Supervisor at a child welfare agency in Johannesburg. He is a beneficiary of the SARChi Scholarship and is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Johannesburg) Ms Morma Moremi (Sexual Violence Research Initiative, hosted by the South African Medical Research Council) FACILITATOR: Dr Tessa Hochfeld (Senior Researcher and Project Leader at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Social Development in Africa)
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Malaika wa Azania book discussion

UJ Talks : “Why are there no Apartheid Studies?”

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2017/04/07
  • Subjects: Mboti, Nyasha , Apartheid Studies , Apartheid
  • Type: Discussion
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/236045 , uj:24147
  • Description: Nyasha Mboti is an Associate Professor and Head of Department in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Johannesburg. Prof. Mboti’s keen interest in academia is to ask questions that people do not normally intend, or think, to ask – his view being that knowledge is not finding whatever is put there to be found, like in a game of hide-and-seek. Rather, knowledge is knowing what is not intended to be known. Prof Mboti is currently researching possibilities for the emergence of a new theoretical paradigm called “Apartheid Studies”, the subject of his new book Apartheid Studies (Africa World Press, 2018). Invitation UJ TALKS at the APK Library: Gcina Mhlophe Amphitheatre Please join us for a lunchtime discussion with Professor Nyasha Mboti as he talks to us about, “Why are there no Apartheid Studies?” DATE: 7 April 2017 TIME: 12:00 VENUE: APK Library, 1st Floor, Gcina Mhlophe Amphitheatre, University of Johannesburg (corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park).
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Public Lecture: Minister Pravin Gordhan on 20 Years of Democracy

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2014-10-29
  • Subjects: Gordhan, Pravin , Democracy - South Africa , Friedman, Steven, Prof. , Maluleke, Tinyiko, Prof.
  • Type: Other
  • Identifier: uj:1120 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12589
  • Description: Minister Pravin Gordhan gave a public lecture on 20 years of Democracy in South Africa. The discussion was facilitated by Prof Tinyiko Maluleke, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Internationalisation Advancement and Student Affairs, University of Johannesburg and Prof. Steven Friedman – Director: Centre for the Study of Democracy, University of Johannesburg. Youtube link for the discussion: Public Conversation with The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan http://youtu.be/whU7fABpSt8
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Bless me father

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2016/04/21
  • Subjects: d’Offizzi, Mario
  • Type: Discussion
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216283 , uj:21510
  • Description: UJ Library in partnership with African Perspectives Publishing invites you to a discussion with Mario d’Offizzi the author of BLESS ME FATHER. ABOUT THE BOOK: Bless Me Father is the true story of an incredible South African life. Born into a violent and broken family, and growing up in a variety of institutions, Cape Town based poet and writer Mario d’Offizi tells his remarkable, often shocking and ultimately inspiring life adventure – one that spans several decades in a country undergoing radical change. From his tough days at Boys Town to wild years in the advertising world, a stint in the restaurant business and a sharp edged journalistic adventure in the DRC, d’Offizi tells his critically acclaimed story with the unfailing sensitivity and warmth of a true poet. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mario d’Offizi is a Cape Town based poet, writer and magazine editor. He has been publishing poetry from a very young age and has had poems published in various publications, Cape Argus, Cape times, New Coin (Rhodes University), amongst others. Over the years he has read his poems at various venues, including the University of Cape Town and the ‘old’ Space Theatre. His collection of poems Banana Crates & Wire Mesh was launched at the Cape Town Book Fair in 2011. DATE 21 April 2016 / 16:30 for 17:00 VENUE APK Library Auditorium (6th Floor), University of Johannesburg (corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg) RSVP By Wednesday 20 April 2016 to Theodorah Modise at licevents@uj.ac.za or 011 559 2264
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"Being Chris Hani's Daughter"by Lindiwe Hani and Melinda Ferguson

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2017/04/20
  • Subjects: UJ Library , Jacana Media , Lindiwe Hani
  • Type: Book Discussion
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/235539 , uj:24096
  • Description: UJ Division of Student Life and Governance and the UJ Library in partnership with Jacana Media, invite you to a discussion with Lindiwe Hani on her book: Being Chris Hani’s Daughter ABOUT THE BOOK: In this intimate and revealing memoir, Lindiwe faces her demons, not just those hat haunted her through her addiction but, with the courage that comes with sobriety, she comes face-to-face with her father’s two killers. The book reveals the exclusive meetings she had with both Clive Derby-Lewis before he succumbed to cancer in November 2016, and Janusz Walus, who is still serving a life sentence for her father’s assassination. It also includes extracts of the last interview with Chris Hani by historian Luli Callinicos. ABOUT THE AUTHORs: Award-winning journalist Melinda Ferguson is the best-selling author of the addiction trilogy: Smacked, Hooked and Crashed. Her publishing imprint MFBooks Joburg was the recipient of the 2016 Sunday Times Alan Paton Award for Rape: A South African Nightmare by Dr Pumla Dineo Gqola. Lindiwe Hani has worked in the communications field for the better part of ten years. Her greatest accomplishment is being a mother to her daughter, Khaya. This is her first book. DATE 20 April 2017 TIME 16:30 for 17:00 VENUE Chinua Achebe Auditorium (6th Floor), APK Library, University of Johannesburg (corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park) RSVP by Wednesday, 19 April 2017 to Theodorah Modise on licevents@uj.ac.za / 011 559 2264 #UJLibraryBookDiscussions
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Edible Book Festival

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2015-10-14
  • Subjects: Edible book festival , Edible book art
  • Type: Other
  • Identifier: uj:1187 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14841
  • Description: The UJ School of Tourism and Hospitality and the UJ Library invite you to join the Edible Book Festival Create a piece of edible art related to books - fiction, non-fiction, biographies, children’s books etc 23 July 2015 /// 10:00 - 16:00 for exhibition 16:30 for 17:00 (Event and Winner Announcement) For more details on the festival go to the UJ Library website: www.uj.ac.za/EN/Library/NewsEvents APK Library Auditorium (6th Floor), University of Johannesburg (corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park) RSVP by Tuesday 21 July 2015 to Theodorah Modise (licevents@uj.ac.za / 011 559 2264)
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The Next Big Thing: Land! Defusing the issue and sparking economic growth via Land Rent

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2016/08/18
  • Subjects: Meintjes, Stephen
  • Type: Public lecture
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216393 , uj:21517
  • Description: VENUE: APK Library Auditorium, Level 6, Cnr Kingsway and University Roads, Auckland Park DATE: 18 August 2016 TIME: 16:30 for 17:00 The Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences in partnership with the Library invites you to a public lecture with Mr Stephen Meintjes. The Next Big Thing: Land! Defusing the issue and sparking economic growth via Land Rent Mr Stephen Meintjes studied law at Stellenbosch and Oxford universities and was a St Andrews College Rhodes scholar. He is an investment researcher and has held many senior management positions in financial services. Mr Meintjes is currently head of research at Momentum SP Reid Securities Stockbrokers. He is well known for recommending radical change to SA’s tax system for over 20 years. He has made a detailed study of the role of rent in dealing decisively with the unemployment and poverty traps in which a large section of the South African population is now caught. He is a co-author (with the late Michael Jacques) of the following books: • Our Land, Our Rent, Our Jobs • The Trial of Chaka Dlamini: an economic scenario for the new South Africa RSVP: By Wednesday, 17 August 2016 to Theodorah Modise on licevents@uj.ac.za or 011 559 2264.
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Film: “Miners Shot Down” showing and discussion by Rehad Desai

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2014-11-21
  • Subjects: Marikana Massacre (Film) , Miners shot down (Film)
  • Type: Other
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/366805 , uj:1126 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12983
  • Description: The UJ South African Research Chair in Social Change, the Department of Anthropology and Development, and the Library invite you to the screening of “Miners Shot Down”- A documentary on the Marikana massacre by Rehad Desai, followed by a discussion: Marikana – what it means for South Africa’s future? Panelists for the discussion: • Prof. Peter Alexander, South Africa Research Chair in Social Change, University of Johannesburg • Prof. Mary Galvin, Department of Anthropology and Development, University of Johannesburg • Mr. Ronnie Kasrils
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Debate and panel discussion on the corporate psychopath : he is perfect; don’t hire him – preventing the recruitment of psychopaths

FIND YOUR FITNESS – Simple ways to keep healthy – For all shapes and sizes

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2017/04/25
  • Subjects: Fitness , Van Gaalen, Pedro , Keeping Healthy
  • Type: Discussion
  • Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/388346 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/236033 , uj:24146
  • Description: UJ Library invites you to a discussion with Pedro van Gaalen, Managing Editor, of Fitness and Fitness His Magazine on: FIND YOUR FITNESS – Simple ways to keep healthy – For all shapes and sizes DATE: 25 April 2017 TIME: 12:00 to 13:30 VENUE: Chinua Achebe Auditorium (6th Floor), APK Library, University of Johannesburg (corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park) RSVP by Monday, 24 April 2017 to Theodorah Modise on licevents@uj.ac.za / 011 559 2264.
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Book Discussion: The Rise of the Securocrats by Prof Jane Duncan

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2015-04-13
  • Subjects: Prof Jane Duncan , Department of Journalism, Film and Television , Dr Ylva Rodny-Gumede , Securocrats - Domination
  • Type: Presentation
  • Identifier: uj:1147 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13628
  • Description: The South African government led by the ANC’s president, Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, stands accused of having fallen under the sway of the securocrats. Who, or what, are they? Securocrats are officials located in the security establishment – the police, intelligence services or the military – that have the power to influence government policy in their favour. The Rise of the Securocrats illustrates how, when securocrats dominate government decision-making, the democratic life of a country can be threatened. Annexing the power to subvert democratic processes to entrench their own power or the power of their favoured leaders, they also use the armed might of the state to suppress their political opponents. Duncan argues for the importance of keeping the security cluster under democratic, civilian control, and broadly accountable to the society they claim to serve.
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David Bilchitz event - Human rights obligations of business

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Breakfast Seminar: International Law, Immunities and the AU - ICC Relations by Prof Dire Tladi

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2015-07-01
  • Subjects: Prof Dire Tladi , Prof PH O’Brien , Faculty of Law , Public law - University of Johannesburg , Public law - Philosophy , Public law - South Africa - University of Johannesburg
  • Type: Presentation
  • Identifier: uj:1162 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13863
  • Description: The Executive Dean, Prof PH O’Brien, Faculty of law at the University of Johannesburg in partnership with the UJ Law Library cordially invite you to a public lecture with guest speaker. Professor Dire Tladi on the topic. International Law, immunities and the AU – ICC Relations. Prof Dire Tladi (PhD) is a professor of international Law at UP. He is involved with the Department of Public Law Commission and special Advisor to the Minister of International Relationas and Cooperation. Prof Tladi holds BLC and LLb degrees from the university of Pretoria, a LLM from the University of Connecticut and a OhD from Erasmus University of Pretoria, LLM from the University of Connecticut and a PhD from Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Date: 27 March 2015 Time: 08:30 for 09:00 ( morning lecture) Venue: APK Library, 3rd floor, Auditorium. Auckland Park, University of Johannesburg RSVP: On or before 23 March 2015, Antoinette Jacobs ajacobs@uj.ac.za, 011 559 4084
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“Preventing HIV infection in Young Women : Key to an AIDS free Generation”

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2016/08/17
  • Subjects: Karim, Quarraisha Abdool Prof.
  • Type: Discussion
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/216372 , uj:21514
  • Description: The UJ Faculty of Health Sciences and the UJ Transformation Unit in partnership with the UJ Library invite you to a public lecture on “Preventing HIV infection in Young Women: Key to an AIDS free Generation” by Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim is the 2016 L’Oréal-UNESCO “For Women in Science” Laureate for Africa and the Arab States Award Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim is the Associate Scientific Director of CAPRISA (Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa). Her research has focused on understanding the evolving HIV epidemic in South Africa and globally; factors influencing acquisition of HIV infection in adolescent girls and young women; and sustainable strategies to introduce ART in resource-constrained settings. Notably she was the Principal Investigator of the landmark CAPRISA 004 tenofovir gel trial which provided proof of concept for the use of anti-retrovirals to prevent HIV infection in women highlighted by Science as one of the Top 10 scientific breakthroughs in 2010. Her membership include: National Academy of Medicine (USA); African Academy of Science (Vice-President, Southern Africa), Academy of Science of South Africa; and the Royal Society of South Africa. DATE 17 August 2016 TIME 12:00 VENUE Chinua Achebe Auditorium (6th Floor), APK Library University of Johannesburg (corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park) RSVP By Wednesday 16 August 2016 to Theodorah Modise on licevents@uj.ac.za / 011 559 2264.
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Book discussion : Doing life with Mandela : my prisoner, my friend by Christo Brand

Public Talk: Mzwakhe Mbuli talking about his life and times as a Poet

  • Authors: Modise, Theodorah
  • Date: 2015-07-01
  • Subjects: Soweto Arts and Culture Office , Department of Commercial Accounting , Crown Gospel Awards , Siyabakhumbula Awards , Mzwakhe Mbuli - Poet
  • Type: Presentation
  • Identifier: uj:1155 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13856
  • Description: The Department Of Commercial Accounting and Soweto Arts & Culture Office in partnership with the Library invite you to meet MZWAKE MBULI “PEOPLE’S POET”. About Mzwake Mbuli: The musician and political activist Mzwakhe Mbuli has played an essential role in the musical culture of South Africa before and after the fall of the apartheid government. His poetry and music were a crucial part of the cultural movement in the last years of South Africa under apartheid. During this time his clairvoyant and relatable lyrics earned him the moniker “People’s Poet” from some of his followers. He is a household name who has captured audiences worldwide. In 2014 he was appointed as an Interpol Ambassador, as part of a campaign on “turn back crime – Anti Piracy” activist. He is the co-founder of Crown gospel Awards and Siyabakhumbula Awards. DATE 16 April 2015 TIME 12:00 VENUE SWC Library 24 Hour Study Area, University of Johannesburg.
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