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Join us on 28 August at the CTICC for a full day of bold ideas and powerful conversations. This is your chance to hear from influential leaders, challenge the status quo and have your say too.

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Hosted by award-winning journalist, sharp political commentator and one of South Africa’s most distinctive voices, Rebecca Davis, the speakers joining us on stage include: 

Cosatu president Zingiswa Losi, Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber, National Director of Public Prosecutions Adv. Shamila Batohi, Daily Maverick associate editor Stephen Grootes (who will host an unmissable discussion titled Creation of New Urban Identity alongside ActionSA president Herman Mashaba, Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi and Build One South Africa (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane), acclaimed artist Mary Sibande, CEO of SmartStart Grace Matlhape, journalist and human rights activist Mark Heywood, philanthropist and co-founder of the Kolisi Foundation Rachel Kolisi and fibertime founder Alan Knott-Craig.

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