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Celebrating New Agenda 100!

The latest New Agenda is now available. The editorial of issue 100 recognises that in a world upended by war, genocide, climate catastrophes, pandemics, and dangerously unpredictable and autocratic leaders, the challenge is to seek creative ways to a new world order. New Agenda is primed to do exactly that.…
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Upcoming Event: Celebrating the 100th Issue of New Agenda

The Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA), in partnership with the University of the Western Cape (UWC), invites you to a dialogue marking the publication of the 100th issue of New Agenda: South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy. Event Title Universities, Activism and the Public Good:Reclaiming the Intellectual Project…
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Terry Bell: A Giant of Conscience, A Voice Never Silenced

The Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA) mourns the passing of our comrade, Terry Bell – journalist, organiser, author, and unflinching activist – who passed away on 25 March 2026 at the age of 83. With his departure, the movement for African liberation and social justice has lost one of its…
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A Tribute to Dr. Diana Ferrus (1953–2026)

With heavy hearts, the Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA) mourns the passing of our dear friend and guiding spirit, Dr. Diana Ferrus. Diana was so much more than the legendary poet who brought Sarah Baartman home with her words; she was a teacher, a mentor, and a guardian of our…
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New Agenda 99 – Cosmopolitan Karoo: Where hopes for a sustainable future meet the reality of inequality and poverty

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25th Anniversary of Women, Peace and Security: Living Rights Festival 2025

Bringing Peace Home 25th Anniversary of Women, Peace and Security (WPS)24 November 2025 | Community House, Salt River, Cape Town, South Africa Concept Note & Invitation Event and Project Partners: International Civil Society Action Network’s Women’s Alliance for Security Leadership (ICAN WASL): Bernedette Muthien Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA): Nazeema…
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The Green Roadshow: Peace and Rebirth Edition

At The Peace Centre, 3 Rye Rd, Mowbray Cape Town , on Friday, 12 December 2025 This December, the 4th edition of The Green Roadshow arrives at The Peace Centre in Mowbray for a special edition honouring healing, resilience, and renewal. The Peace Centre is also home to Surplus Radical…
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Abraham’s Promises: Living Rights Festival 2025

The Simon’s Town Museum will be participating in the Living Rights Festival and we will be hosting a staged reading of a scripted dialogue written by Mike Van Graan titled ‘Abraham’s Promises’ This scripted dialogue brings together voices from Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in a staged studio discussion that explores…
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The Big Sound Film Festival: Living Rights Festival 2025

The Big Sound Film Festival Launches this November: A Celebration of South African Jazz and Resistance Cape Town, South Africa — Word of Mouth and Surplus Radical Bookshop are proud to present The Big Sound Film Festival, a month-long celebration of South African Jazz and Resistance, taking place every Monday…
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Honouring the Life of Mary Turok (1932–2025)

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Mary Turok, a lifelong activist, struggle stalwart, and the beloved wife of IFAA’s founder, Ben Turok. Throughout her remarkable life, Mary combined courage and compassion — from her defiance of apartheid laws in the 1950s, to her contributions as…
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Living Rights Festival Launch Event

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IFAA Forum: A Social Compact in South Africa: Can it be achieved?

Inviting you to:A Social Compact in South Africa: Can it achieved? Online Panel Discussion Hosted by IFAA Date and Time: Thursday 26th January, 2025, 4 pm Zoom Registration: https://shorturl.at/45mi7 The Institute for African Alternatives (IFAA) will host an online panel discussion titled “A Social Compact in South Africa: Can it…
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Announcing The Green Roadshow – Repurpose & Reclaim

This Youth Month, we’re turning waste into wealth—and you’re invited! Join IFAA and weRagency for The Green Roadshow, a hands-on, inspiring morning where we’ll explore how to transform everyday organic waste into resources that nourish our communities and planet. 📍 Kensington Community Centre, Factreton Avenue📅 Friday, 20 June 2025🕤 09:30 – 13:00 Get ready for live composting…
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New Agenda 98 is out

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Living Rights Festival

Introduction How do we conceptualise and develop a global development agenda that is attentive to the needs, requirements and entitlements of all the world’s people? In this contribution I problematise dominant approaches to development and the ways in which these approaches, firstly, conceptualise ideas about the ‘universal’ and, secondly, erase,…
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