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09 Feb 2024 | Post SoNA Discussion on National Politics and South Africa’s Role as Global Peacemaker: The Dynamics of the 2024 Elections
February 9
From IJR: https://www.ijr.org.za/
This Diplomatic Briefing will be convened after the State of the Nation Address (SONA), to provide an opportunity for the International Community, Parliamentarians Government Officials, Civil Society actors and Analysts to reflect on South Africa’s emerging role as a global peacemaker, and also assess the state of the nation, political culture by drawing from the findings of the recently released South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB).
South Africa played a leading role in convening the African Peace Mission to Russia and Ukraine, in 2023, and lodged an application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to ensure adherence to International Humanitarian Law in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. South Africa is increasingly filling the vacuum of international leadership in peace and security. How will this repositioning impact upon the dynamics of the upcoming 2024 National Elections in South Africa?
These emerging issues, combined with an analysis of the SONA address will provide food for thought for an enriching discussion on current national and global politics.