Fighting for freedom - The Charter 65 years on - HSRC Seminar

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HSRC Seminar: Fighting for freedom - The Charter 65 years on 25 June 2020 Online seminar Overview: This seminar, which commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Congress of the People, includes a discussion of the history of the Freedom Charter and engages key questions such as its relevance today and its impact on post-apartheid society. Chair: Prof. Crain Soudien, CEO, HSRC Speakers: Ms Baleka Mbete Chairperson of the Archives Sub-Committee of the NEC of the ANC Key note address on the Freedom Charter Prof. William Gumede, Director of the Democracy Works Foundation How do we build a post covid-19 economy based on the Freedom Charter Dr Ismail Vadi, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation The analysis of the campaign for the Congress of the People and the Freedom Charter Dr Joleen Steyn Kotze, HSRC Deconstructing freedom: Reflections on the Freedom Charter and the meaning of freedom For more information: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/events/seminars/fighting-for-freedom