THE PRESIDENTS PLATFORM: A Fireside Chat with Prof. Peter Vale

Join SAAPS President Dr. Ongama Mtimka for an intimate, no-holds-barred discussion with Prof. Peter Vale (Senior Research Fellow, University of Pretoria)

Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026

Time: 14:00 – 15:30

Platform: MS Teams (link sent after registration)

This is your chance to hear directly from a giant in the field — expect candid reflections, sharp insights, and powerful lessons on politics, scholarship, and the future of our discipline.

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