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The Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at Nelson Mandela University, South Africa, provides an intellectual and social space for debate on the complexities of post-apartheid South Africa as we seek to establish a new non-racial and democratic social and economic order. Visit http://canrad.mandela.ac.za to access our research, writing and public engagement.
10/08/2026
🗳️ You’re invited to The Herald and CANRAD Community Dialogue!
Join us for an important public conversation on:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 2026: Strengthening Democracy through Stable and Accountable Governments
📅 Thursday, 20 August 2026
🕕 18:00–20:00
📍 North Campus Conference Centre, Nelson Mandela University
15/04/2026
Govan Mbeki Institutional Public Lecture 2026
Government of National Unity – An Asset or Liability for South Africa?
Nelson Mandela University invites you to attend the 2026 Govan Mbeki Institutional Public Lecture, exploring what the Government of National Unity means for governance, accountability, and South Africa’s democratic future.
Date: 23 April 2026
Time: 18:00–20:00
Venue: Auditorium, South Campus, Nelson Mandela University
RSVP: [email protected]
09/04/2026
Youth Dialogue Series 2026
Ethical Leadership for Good Governance
The Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy, in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, invites you to the Youth Dialogue Series session on Ethical Leadership for Good Governance.
Date: 10 April 2026
Time: 15:00–17:00
Venue: Council Chambers, South Campus, Nelson Mandela University
Join the conversation with our facilitator and speakers as we engage young people on ethical leadership and strengthening good governance.
Please share within your networks.
18/03/2026
Join us for an online conversation reflecting on identity formation, non-racialism, and the complexities of belonging in contemporary South Africa.
Hosted by Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, in collaboration with CANRAD and the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR).
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Time: 18:00–19:30
Platform: Microsoft Teams (virtual)
Join link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/35673935328729?p=BjjU9zHPjkh4n7x2LU
Meeting ID: 356 739 353 287 29
Passcode: To649oK7
02/03/2026
Dennis Brutus Institutional Public Lecture
ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT: CAUSES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
10 March 2026
18:00- 20:00 | South End Museum, South End
RSVP: [email protected]
16/02/2026
Black History Month Lecture | Nelson Mandela University
Join us for an evening lecture exploring:
“The role played by people of African descent in America’s prosperity: Past and present contributions.”
Date: 18 February
Time: 18:00–20:00
Venue: Conference Centre, North Campus, Nelson Mandela University
RSVP: [email protected]
16/02/2026
📢 MASTER CLASS | Nelson Mandela University
The Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD), in partnership with the Democracy Development Program (DDP), invites you to a master class on:
“Understanding digitisation in the context of higher education.”
🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Dr Paul Kariuki (DDP)
Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Time: 11:00 to 13:00
Venue: Senate Hall, North Campus, Nelson Mandela University
10/02/2026
Join us for the Youth Dialogue Series 2026 as we unpack democracy through a focused conversation on participation, good governance and constitutionalism.
📅 Wednesday, 11 February
🕒 15:00 to 17:00
📍 Conference Centre, North Campus, Nelson Mandela University
Hosted by the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).
07/10/2025
Research & Activism: Ruth First & Activist Research
Join us for a dynamic discussion on how research can be a tool for social change!
🗓 7 October 2025 | 17:00
📍 Council Chambers, South Campus.
22/09/2025
Youth Colloquium 2025
Join us for an afternoon of critical dialogue and youth-driven perspectives at Nelson Mandela University.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025
🕐 Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
📍 Venue: Council Chambers, South Campus
Hosted by the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.