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30 years of democracy: A conversation on the role of business and civil society

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30 years of democracy: A conversation on the role of business and civil society

The upcoming Freedom Day on 27 April 2024 marks 30 years since our country's first democratic vote. In this episode, produced in commemoration of Freedom Day, CDH Pro Bono & Human Rights Director, Brigitta Mangale sits down with 4 inspiring women dedicated to making a positive contribution in their local communities and to human rights awareness in all spaces.

26 Apr 2024 46:05 Minutes Podcast
30 years of democracy: A conversation on the role of business and civil society

30 years of democracy: A conversation on the role of business and civil society

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30 years of democracy: A conversation on the role of business and civil society

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Janet Jobson, CEO: Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Sanelisiwe Sibiya, Group Legal Advisor (Litigation): Nedbank, Mbali Maseko, Organisation Development: Investec, and Nosihle Dlamini – Senior Manager: Toyota Manufacturing, SA discuss the role business and civil society can play in current times in honour of the human rights and liberties fought for during the apartheid regime.

All participants share the contributions their organisations have made in support of local communities, and share their thoughts on how we all – individuals, society and business alike – can play our part in upholding our constitutional democracy.

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