Social Compact and the Black archives: Why is it important for a social compact dialogue in the context of a black archive?

The Talking Point

Our next guest held a public lecture which explores the idea of using Black intellectual life, struggles, memorial and creativity as the foundation for reimagining higher education in Africa. Since that lecture, he has brought together different stakeholders who play substantive roles in society to foster a sense of belonging, values and national identity.

At the centre of this guiding principle are three questions:

How do we collectively use our historical/national memory to fashion our society? What is the national story that South Africa tells and believes about

itself? Why is it important for a social compact dialogue in the context of a black archive? By answering these questions, it has political implications in what it means to belong to South Africa. More importantly, it will highlight the strength or weakness of South African democracy. To share their insights, we are joined by three stakeholders….

Guest (Telephone): Prof. Siseko Kumalo - Associate Professor at the Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education at the University of Johannesburg

Guest (Telephone): Zakhona Mvelase - Founder of African Women Against Corruption Network (AWACN)

Guest (Telephone): Mduduzi Ntuli - Education Officer at the Apartheid Museum