Galvanising South Africa’s intellectual resources in crafting strategic ideas and development options in pursuit of a better quality of life for all.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined February 2011
As debates on migration, citizenship and rising populism continue. Join us at the 15th Mapungubwe Annual Lecture as we unpack African identity and belonging. 📅 Monday, 30 November 2026 | 16h00–18h00 🎟️ Register online: bit.ly/4yZAGOU #15thMapungubweAnnualLecture
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MISTRA’s Stakeholder Newsletter Issue 89 is out! Catch up on the latest insight, conversations and upcoming MISTRA events. Read the full newsletter here:myemail.constantcontact.com/… #MISTRANewsletter #PolicyResearch
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Join Advocate Mojankunyane Gumbi at the 15th Mapungubwe Annual Lecture for a conversation on African identity, belonging and citizenship. 📅 Monday, 30 November 2026 ⏰ 16h00–18h00 🎟️ Register to attend: mistra-org-za.zoom.us/webina… #MISTRA #15thMapungubweAnnualLecture
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Join MISTRA in partnership with the University of Johannesburg for a timely conversation on identity, belonging, citizenship and future of Africa. 📅 30 November 2026 | 16h00–18h00 💻 Register online: mistra-org-za.zoom.us/webina… #MISTRA #15thMapungubweAnnualLecture
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How can South Africa’s PGMs drive investment, local manufacturing and jobs in the hydrogen economy? 📅 17 Nov | 💻 Online Register: ow.ly/eTVn50ZX4C6 #MISTRA #PGM
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Well done Mistra !thank you for always granting us a chance to be part of real time events ! 👏 I bow !
Introducing the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer 2026 Website! MISTRA Research Associate Ayanda Ndletyana presents our brand-new interactive digital hub. Explore real-time coalition data, election metrics, and governance insights across SA here: coalitions.mistra.org.za/?ca…
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Sincere thanks to our Programme Director Na'eem Jeenah, Dr Sandy Africa, Keynote Speaker Terry Tselane (@IEMSA_Africa), Dr Laurence Caromba, Ayanda Ndletyana, and all who joined the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer 2026 launch! coalitions.mistra.org.za/?ca…
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Introducing the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer 2026 Website! MISTRA Research Associate Ayanda Ndletyana presents our brand-new interactive digital hub. Explore real-time coalition data, election metrics, and governance insights across SA here: coalitions.mistra.org.za/?ca…
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Dr Laurence Caromba (Researcher, @MISTRA_SA) takes the floor to unpack the core findings of the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer 2026. What do the data and empirical insights tell us about political stability, power-sharing, and governance across SA? #CoalitionGovernance
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Explore data-driven research tracking South Africa's evolving political landscape, council stability, and power-sharing dynamics. Access the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer 2026 here: coalitions.mistra.org.za/?ca… #CoalitionGovernance #SouthAfricanPolitics
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From local council dynamics to national power-sharing, the #MISTRACoalitionsBarometer Series provides ongoing data, analysis, and insights into South Africa’s evolving political landscape. #CoalitionGovernance #SouthAfricanPolitics
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"Hoping to find South Africa’s gyroscope." Keynote speaker Terry Tselane highlights how the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer can serve as a stabilising force providing the data and frameworks needed to keep coalition governance steady in shifting political waters.
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"With the Barometer, we hope to find South Africa’s gyroscope." - Keynote Speaker Terry Tselane @IEMSA_Africa Just as a gyroscope maintains balance amid constant motion, the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer aims to bring stability, direction, and equilibrium to SA's coalition landscape
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What does effective coalition management look like at the local level? Terry Tselane, @IEMSA_Africa outlines key priorities: 1)Clear formal binding agreements 2) Dispute-resolution mechanisms 3) Separation between political deals & municipal administration #CoalitionsBarometer
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Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of @IEMSA_Africa, addresses South African Local Government Elections and the Management of Coalitions at the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer launch. How do we ensure stability and service delivery in local governance? 🇿🇦 #CoalitionGovernance
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"Understanding coalition dynamics is key to South Africa’s democratic future." - Dr Sandy Africa opening the launch of the #MistraCoalitionsBarometer. From post-election reports since 2014 to Marriages of Inconvenience, MISTRA continues to track our evolving political landscape.
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We’re underway with the #MISTRA #CoalitionsBarometer as we explore South Africa’s evolving culture of coalition politics. You can still join launch: mistra-org-za.zoom.us/webina…
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Join us as we unpack new data, emerging trends and the future of coalition governance in South Africa. 📅 7 October 2026 ⏰ 10h00–12h00 🎟️ Register to attend online: mistra-org-za.zoom.us/webina… #MistraCoalitionsBarometer #CoalitionGovernance #SouthAfricanLocalElections
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Mapungubwe Institute retweeted
The Mexican situation, that is presented here echos the Vulture Culture Scenario as described by @SAScenarios2030 for South Africa
“Security challenges are no longer confined to borders, they span transnational crime, digital warfare, and fragile governance. Building resilience requires a paradigm shift: prioritizing human security, rule of law, and strong justice institutions.” - Lisa Maria Sanchez
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