12:15 pm - Tuesday, October 20

Talk: South Africa After Apartheid

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Reverend Desmond Tutu says he is glad Nelson Mandela isn?t alive to see the corruption, poverty and disillusionment in South Africa today. Is this a fair account of the current situation? We examine if the country is better or worse since the remarkable Truth and Reconciliation Commission it navigated 20 years ago.

Speakers: Glenda Wildschut of South Africa is a human rights activist and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.

Glenda Wildschut of South Africa is a prominent human rights activist and authority on reconciliation who was appointed by Nelson Mandela to serve as a commissioner on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. She established a pioneering trauma center for survivors of violence and torture and currently directs Transformation Services at the University of Cape Town, which addresses discrimination, harassment, HIV/AIDS and disabilities.

Mike Williams is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at USD, whose work focuses on the politics of South Africa.

Admission/Cost: FREE

Location:
Joan B. Kroc Theatre
6611 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92115

Tuesday, October 20 - 12:15 PM

For more information, please visit: www.sandiego.edu