Urban Crisis Series – Civil society engagement with local government: the case of Joburg Crisis Alliance
The Joburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) is a citizen- led coalition of concerned individuals and civil society organizations formed in 2023 to address the severe governance and service delivery crises in the City of Joburg. Through active citizenry it aims to restore ethical leadership, improve services, and holdmunicipal leadership accountable. Presenters: Yunus Chamda and Lisa Seftel […]
Urban Crisis Series – Roundtable Discussion on Civil Society and the Local Government Elections
A roundtable discussion on civil society organisations contesting the local government elections.
Inaugural Wits ASM Research Forum: Dr Pontsho Twala on the Trajectory of Artisanal Mining in SA
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Research Forum, a new monthly seminar series convened by the Wits Mining Institute (WMI) in partnership with the Society, Work and Politics Institute (SWOP).
Urban Crisis Series – Strategising for Improved Social Justice Communication
The Urban Crisis Seminar Series returns in 2026, join us for the first presentation on 19 February.
Doing Research Otherwise
As part of the School of Social Sciences Seminar Series, the Department of Sociology and SWOP are hosting a collaborative conversation on Doing Research Otherwise.
Urban Crisis Series – The ‘Forefathers’ of Braamfontein and Fashioning Black Masculinity by Mpho Thato Morare
Topic: The ‘Forefathers’ of Braamfonteinand Fashioning Black Masculinity Presenter: Mpho Thato Morare Discussants: Thatshisiwe Ndlovu and Thabang Sefalafala Date: 16 October 2025Time: 1-3pmVenue: PARI offices and online Register here to attend in person: Joburg City Urban Crisis Seminars Register here to attend online: Meeting Registration – Zoom Abstract Abstract: This research explores how the ‘forefathers’ of Braamfontein, a vibrant inner-city hub in Johannesburg […]
Re-membering Movements
This year, 2025, SWOP will be hosting and facilitating a project on Re-membering Movements.
Re-membering Fees Must Fall: Final Session
Re-membering Fees Must Fall – final session and a sonic remembrance by iPhupho L’ka Biko on the 27th of September
Urban Crisis Series – Polishing the City of Gold: Paid Domestic Work in Johannesburg by David du Toit
The next seminar in the Urban Crisis Series, David du Toit on paid domestic work in Johannesburg.
Re-membering Fees Must Fall: Session 3 and 4
Join us for the next two sessions of our Re-membering Fees Must Fall programme, 30 August, 10am.