South Africa
Dialogue Online No. 12/2015: “Trendsetting the Third India-Africa Summit (IAFS 3) in Africa’s Development Trajectory” By Sanusha Naidu
In this article, Sanusha Naidu examines India-Africa trade relations within the context of the forthcoming, Third India-Africa Summit (IAFS 3) to be held from 26 – 29 October 2015. She argues that the summit presents an opportunity for …
Dialogue Online No. 11/2015: "Commemorating Women’s Month" By Litlhare Rabele
August gives an opportunity for all of us in South Africa to reflect on the status of women in South Africa, the role that women play in development, to take stock of achievements, celebrate women who have contributed to the political and …
SALO is deeply saddened by the passing of solidarity activist and regular workshop participant, Mr. Patrick Baleka
Mr. Baleka was an activist and internationalist, in solidarity with the oppressed peoples of the world. He was very involved in solidarity movements such as the “Free the Cuban 5” campaign, and served as the coordinator of the Western …
INEQUALITY A THREAT TO SA’S SOCIAL ORDER by Showers Mawowa - Sowetan, Monday July 6 2015
WAGE negotiations in the gold sector are in full swing. The Marikana report having recently been released, the tragic events that took place on the platinum belt should be top in the minds of company executives and union leaders. None …
Dialogue Online No. 10/2015: “The Nordic Welfare Model: Lessons for South Africa” By Showers Mawowa
This article is inspired by a seminar hosted by the Swedish Embassy in Pretoria on 17 June 2015. The seminar was on the “Nordic Welfare Model as a Transformative Tool” and possible lessons for South Africa. This is a relevant topic for …
Youth Dialogue - Youth Voices in Africa’s peace and security paradigm: Exploring the Post-2015 Development Agenda and Agenda 2063 - 27 May 2015
Rationale of Workshop: Inspiring youth dialogue towards the future we want for Africa by 2063 The end of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is an opportunity for reflection and a global exercise towards the definition …
Dialogue Online - No. 4/2015: "Peace and Security in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Progress and Prospects?" By Showers Mawowa
Though the connection between peace and development is commonly acknowledged, the inclusion of peace and security in the emerging post-2015 development framework has been one of most contested propositions. The consensus around 17 …
Address by the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Godfrey Oliphant, at a SALO workshop
16 March 2016, Pretoria Read PDF here: Address by the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources SALO
INAUGURAL DISABILITY RIGHTS PARLIAMENT: SOUTH AFRICANS WITH DISABILITIES CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY
Celebrating 20 years of the rights of persons with disabilities in our Democracy! Together we move South Africa forward through radical socio-economic transformation Tuning in to DsTV Channel 408 (Parliament Live) from 10h00 – 13h00 on 3 …
Sweden and South Africa – looking back and moving forward: Together for tomorrow - 27 November 2014
Embassy of Sweden in cooperation with the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) Sweden and South Africa – looking back and moving forward:Together for tomorrow Can old fashioned solidarity still play a role in foreign policy? Examples from …
Combining school sport with mediation skills as a catalyst for post-conflict community healing: The case of one school in Cape Town
Clever Chikwanda, recently made a presentation at the South African Sport and Recreation Conference (SASReCon) at the North West University-Potchefstroom. Download abstract below:
“An African driven Post-2015 Development Agenda – opportunities for peace and human security”
Presentation at the ASC - 20th August 2014 at the University of Johannesburg, By Showers Mawowa, SALO Download presentation below:
Judith Todd Remembers South Africa’s First Freedom Days
Judith Todd Remembers South Africa’s First Freedom Days Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku nominated me a Commonwealth Observer to South Africa’s 1994 April elections. I could hardly believe my good fortune. He said he had simply informed …
Joint letter to OWG on peace targets for the new global development framework
On Friday 4 April 2014, the UN’s Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals – formed to discuss options for a new development framework to replace the MDGs – will turn its attention to issues falling under cluster area eight: …
A Human Rights Day Policy Dialogue - Focusing on Gender and Human Security in Africa, particularly violence and discrimination against LGBTI individuals
Tuesday 25th March 2014 Hon John Jeffery (MP) - Deputy Minister, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development “Thank you for the invitation to the Dialogue event. I am always impressed at the work that SALO does in contributing to …
Conflict and the post-2015 development agenda: Perspectives from South Africa
Conflict and the post-2015 development agenda: Perspectives from South Africa Date: Feburary 2014 Author: ACCORD, Institute for Global Dialogue, Institute for Security Studies, Southern African Liaison Office, Saferworld Publisher: …
SALO workshop - "South Africa in Africa: 20 years into democracy."
Tuesday 4th February 2014, Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu (right), International Relations advisor in the South African Presidency receiving flowers from SALO’s Operations Manager, Francisca Mdleleni …
Sudan, South Africa and the African Union mediation process
Summary of Proceedings - Roundtable Discussions 05 December 2013 Introduction SALO hosted a visiting delegation of civil society representatives from South Kordofan in Sudan to participate in a Building International Consensus roundtable …
South Africa’s Relations with Zimbabwe - Book Series
As part of its strategic objectives to promote informed debate, build consensus and improve mutual understanding among decision-makers in political crises, SALO is producing a series of books on the relationship between South Africa and …
