Our guest on The VP Legends Lounge this evening is no stranger to the historical tapestry of the country, know extensively for his work within the labour space being the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the largest labour movement in SA, where he served three terms (1985 to 1993). He has since occupied various leadership roles, won awards for his work, and authored a biographical book titled Fighting for Justice…



Biography of Jay Naidoo 

Jay is the Chairperson of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a global foundation headquartered in Geneva that is committed to addressing malnutrition facing two billion people in the world. GAIN is a public–private partnership that brings together United Nations (UN) agencies, private businesses, philanthropic organizations, governments and civil societies around practical programmes in some 30 countries worldwide. (www.gainhealth.org)

Guest: Jay Naidoo, Politician, activist, Founding SG of COSATU etc 

Our guest on The VP Legends Lounge this evening is no stranger to the historical tapestry of the country, know extensively for his work within the labour space being the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the largest labour movement in SA, where he served three terms (1985 to 1993). He has since occupied various leadership roles, won awards for his work, and authored a biographical book titled Fighting for Justice…
 
Biography of Jay Naidoo 
Jay is the Chairperson of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a global foundation headquartered in Geneva that is committed to addressing malnutrition facing two billion people in the world. GAIN is a public–private partnership that brings together United Nations (UN) agencies, private businesses, philanthropic organizations, governments and civil societies around practical programmes in some 30 countries worldwide. (www.gainhealth.org)
Guest: Jay Naidoo, Politician, activist, Founding SG of COSATU etc

Socio, Econ & Political Issues of the day. Incl. Daily Serial @ 21:45

Socio, Econ & Political Issues of the day.

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INTERVIEW: “The VP Legends Lounge”

Takeover Guest: Moeketsi Koahela, Education & Training Officer at Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Sociologist. Gender, Sexuality, and Violence Researcher

The country’s elections concluded with the African National Congress (ANC) emerging from the country's May 29 election with just 40.2% of the vote — down from 57.5% five years ago, the first since the party took over. These results are steering the country to its first coalition government. This evening, our guest will unpack what role the youth should play in preparing for a coalition government…

GUEST: Samora Mbambi, Founder & Director - Forge Foundation     

GUEST: Ibrahim Hendricks, ASRI Future Leaders Programme - 2024       

GUEST: Clerah Sethole, Activist           

GUEST: Sipho Mnisi, Activator & Policy Champion Activate! Change Drivers  

GUEST: Babalwa Gusha, Relations Strategies Specialist                               

Takeover Guest: Moeketsi Koahela, Education &amp; Training Officer at Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Sociologist. Gender, Sexuality, and Violence Researcher
The country’s elections concluded with the African National Congress (ANC) emerging from the country's <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/south-africa-election-2024/t-69190729">May 29 election</a> with just 40.2% of the vote — down from 57.5% five years ago, the first since the party took over. These results are steering the country to its first coalition government. This evening, our guest will unpack what role the youth should play in preparing for a coalition government…
GUEST: Samora Mbambi, Founder &amp; Director - Forge Foundation     
GUEST: Ibrahim Hendricks, ASRI Future Leaders Programme - 2024       
GUEST: Clerah Sethole, Activist           
GUEST: Sipho Mnisi, Activator &amp; Policy Champion Activate! Change Drivers  
GUEST: Babalwa Gusha, Relations Strategies Specialist

#TuesdayTakeOver: #YouthMonth: What is the role of youth in preparing for Coalition Governance – 2024 & beyond"

Guest: Dr Thami Mazwai Veteran Joiurnalist, Anti-apartheid activist and Author

Today’s VP Legend’s Lounge has had an illustrious career as a journalist, a career which began during the apartheid era.  Dr. Mazwai is a former student activist, journalist, editor and currently, a researcher on small business. His passion is on transformation that eradicates poverty, unemployment and inequality (PUI) at the bottom of the pyramid. Dr Mazwai recently launched his book The Journey of the Soweto Entrepreneur since 1905 at Vilakazi Street in Orlando West on Tuesday. The book intends to excite young people and encourage them to conquer the misery of poverty and unemployment in black communities.

Guest: Dr Thami Mazwai Veteran Joiurnalist,  Anti-apartheid activist and Author 
Today’s VP Legend’s Lounge has had an illustrious career as a journalist, a career which began during the apartheid era.  Dr. Mazwai is a former student activist, journalist, editor and currently, a researcher on small business. His passion is on transformation that eradicates poverty, unemployment and inequality (PUI) at the bottom of the pyramid. Dr Mazwai recently launched his book The Journey of the Soweto Entrepreneur since 1905 at Vilakazi Street in Orlando West on Tuesday. The book intends to excite young people and encourage them to conquer the misery of poverty and unemployment in black communities.

 #INTERVIEW

Unpacking the role of election observers in upholding the electoral process's integrity, transparency, and fairness.



Guest: Dr Yaa-Ashantewaa Ngidi, KZN PROVINCIAL PEACE ROOM COORDINATOR

Guest: Tendai mbanje, International human rights law researcher

#INTERVIEW
Unpacking the role of election observers in upholding the electoral process's integrity, transparency, and fairness.
 
Guest: Dr Yaa-Ashantewaa Ngidi, KZN PROVINCIAL PEACE ROOM COORDINATOR
Guest: Tendai mbanje, International human rights law researcher

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