Johannesburg recently hosted the Yale Directors Forum Global Symposium 2026, convened by Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage.
The gathering brought together cultural heritage leaders, scholars and practitioners from Africa and across the world to exchange knowledge and explore new approaches to preservation. 
Mmatsheko Mosito spoke to  Charlotte Ashamu, Director of International Programs at Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage about the symposium's key conversations and what they mean for Africa's cultural heritage.

Johannesburg recently hosted the Yale Directors Forum Global Symposium 2026, convened by Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage. The gathering brought together cultural heritage leaders, scholars and practitioners from Africa and across the world to exchange knowledge and explore new approaches to preservation.&nbsp; Mmatsheko Mosito spoke to &nbsp;Charlotte Ashamu, Director of International Programs at Yale University's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage about the symposium's key conversations and what they mean for Africa's cultural heritage.

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The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.