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From: Donovan Neale-May Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 12:33 PM To: Donovan Neale-May Cc: Sally Ann LopezSubject: Meeting with South Africa's Minister of Communications in Palo Alto, April 26
SUBJECT: INVITATION TO A ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH SOUTH AFRICA'S MINISTER OF
COMMUNICATIONS, MS STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS
The SABLE Network cordially invites you to a Roundtable Discussion with Ms. Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams,
Minister of Communications in South Africa. The session will be a platform for discussion between Silicon Valley
Business Community, Entrepreneurs and Minister with her delegation.
Some of the topics to be discussed include Internet of Things (loT), Autonomous Driving, Artificial Intelligence
(Al), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data, 5G, Data Centers and building a Venture Capital eco-system in Africa.
The Minister will share insights on how South Africa is responding to the emergence and Impact of the Fourth
Industrial Revolution (4IR). While at the same time, the discussion will examine Africa's Digital Economy in
order to establish what Industry 4.0 is and unpack its implications for government, business, and society at
large.
In 2018, the South African Government and the World Economic Forum announced the launch of an Industry
4.0 Center in South Africa for Africa, which aims to bring together business leaders, government, start-ups, civil
society, academia, and international organizations, to co-design and pilot innovative approaches to policy and
governance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era. From a policy and country positioning perspective, this
means an opportunity to gather industry insight on where strengths and weaknesses lie for South Africa and
the Continent.
Date: 26 April 2019
Time: 14h00-16h30
Venue: The Westin Palo Alto, 625/675 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
RSVP with Mudunwazi Baloyi at [email protected] or contact on 917 715 2705.
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AttendeesContact Number Signature
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The Acting CEO Brand South Africa 103 Central Street Houghton Johannesburg
Dear Ms. Thulisile Manzini,
We salute and congratulate you on your appointment as Acting CEO of Brand South Africa.
It is on the backdrop of the aforementioned that we write to inform you of The DOOR of Our Return Foundation founded in New York. In South Africa The DOOR is being led by Jerry Vilakazi - Chairperson of Palama Group and former CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) and MD of Black Management Forum.
This year, 2019 marks 400 years since the first documented ship anchored the shores of America with about 20 people taken as slaves from Africa, another forcibly displacement case.This movement is anchored by four strategic pillars;
1. Correct - healing to address the emotional trauma suffered through slavery, as broken people cannot build.
2. Connect - build sustainable relationships, capacity building including twinning of cities and universities.
3. Commerce - establish mutually beneficial business partnerships, trade and investment.4. Culture - tourism, understand the good African culture through exchange programs and
history lectures.
We are mobilizing thousands of African Americans to go back home and connect for commerce and culture. The journey will begin in November 2019, starting in Senegal, Goree Island; Ghana; Nigeria and ending with a big culminating event in Johannesburg, South Africa 21-23 November 2019.
African Gospel Festival: 23 November at FNB / Orlando (tbc)• Madiba said ‘It is music and dancing that make me at peace with the world’. In honor of
the Madiba Legacy, we are planning a Gospel Festival which will be co- produced by A. Curtis Farrow who leads the annual McDonalds Gospel Festival in the USA. Last year, Curtis Farrow led a 15 000 voice choir. This festival is aimed to bring Unity, healing and peace to Africa including our African American brothers and sisters. In closing Madiba said “/ dream of an Africa which is at peace with itself’
• This will become an annual Global Gospel Festival, Pan African and African American Artist, Uniting as One.
• A. Curtis Farrow will be working with Ron Kunene original cast member of the Lion King based in the USA. He was also involved in the Global Citizen event including Ken Sunshine.
USA: 38 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 | SOUTH AFRICA: 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, 2090 Johannesburg, South Africa
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Patrons:We have reached out to the Nigerian Vice President, H.E. Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo and Ghanaian President H.E. President Nana Akufo-Addo to join the panel of Patrons for the DOOR.
In South Africa, we have been in touch with Mr. Jeff Radebe who is the Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Centenary, during the dinner for Ambassador Andrew Young hosted by the University of Johannesburg in March 2019. We will be reaching out to the President of South Africa to be patron for the DOOR of Our Return.
In the US, we have Ambassador Andrew Young as one of our Patrons and Dr. Julius Garvey (son to Marcus Garvey) and Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams and the African Union Ambassador to the US on our Global Advisory Panel.
Please find attached including summary information on The DOOR.
We are also pleased to announce that during our Press Conference at the National Press Club in Washington DC and in New York, there was a strong presence from the South African embassy in Washington and New York including Brand South Africa.
Our Ask:• Key Strategic Partner - In view of the above mentioned, we see Brand South Africa as a
key strategic partner.
We kindly request for a meeting with you to explore common areas of collaboration, Jerry Vilakazi can be contacted on +27 82 490 5041.
We look forward to collaborating with you.
Sincerely,
Rev. Dennis Dillon Co-Convener
CC: Jerry Vilakazi: Head the DOOR of Our Return SA
USA: 38 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 | SOUTH AFRICA: 89 Impala Road, Kelvin View, 2090 Johannesburg, South Africa
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From: "Ngwane, ZB Ms : Washington,Third Secretary Political"Date: Monday, June 24, 2019 at 10:16 AM To: Mudunwazi BaloyiCc: "Mvebe, Y Ms : Washington, Deputy Chief of Mission, DIRCO", "Ratshitanga, T Mr: Washington, Counsellor Political, DIRCO", "Ndlovu, ND Ms : Washington, Secretary, LRP" Subject: RE: GSA Network Event Attendance Register
Apologies, with attachment
From: Ngwane, ZB Ms : Washington,Third Secretary Political Sent: Monday, June 24, 2019 10:10 AM To: [email protected]: Mvebe, Y Ms : Washington, Deputy Chief of Mission, DIRCO; Ratshitanga, T Mr : Washington, Counsellor Political, DIRCO; Ndlovu, ND Ms : Washington, Secretary, LRP Subject: GSA Network Event Attendance Register
Dear Mr Baloyi,
I hope this finds you well. Thank you for the collaborative effort for the GSA Network on Friday.
Please find attached the attendance register.
Best regards,
Zama Ngwane3rd Secretary Public Diplomacy
[email protected] | 202.232. 6653Embassy of the Republic of South Africa | S051 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20008
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From: Michelle van GilderDate: Friday, October 4, 2019 at 12:46 PMTo: Mudunwazi BaloyiSubject: Diaspora Dialogues Roundtable: Thank you and next steps
Dear Mudunwazi:
Thank you so much for joining us last week at the Diaspora Dialogues: Strengthening Connections to the African Continent roundtable that The Africa Narrative co-hosted with Facebook. It meant a great deal to have you there and
were so pleased that you could contribute to such a rich and dynamic discussion.
Not surprisingly, you provided substantive insights based on Brand South Africa's
experience and precisely why we wanted you there.
As a follow-on to the meeting, we wanted to share a few items:
Recommendations: As you know, our interest in convening this meeting was to
elicit a formal set of recommendations on the role of the Diaspora in
strengthening perceptions of Africa while deepening economic, cultural, and
social ties with the region. Given how much ground there was to cover within a
relatively short time, we want to give participants the opportunity to follow up
with any suggested recommendations that they didn't have a chance to share, or
to add on to any observations made during the meeting.
If there's anything you'd like to add, please email me or suggest a time for a call.
Stay in Touch: This is only the beginning! The Africa Narrative and Facebook look
forward to connecting and invite you to keep in touch on our respective work and
efforts. Please e-mail Facebook's lead on diaspora engagement, Ms. Semhar
Araia, at [email protected] if you have any questions or are interested in their
African diaspora work.
Connections: Given the wonderful diversity within the room, we realize there
were many connections made and would like to give everyone the opportunity to
connect directly with each other. Please let us know if you would not like to
share your e-mail address with the participants who were in attendance, by
Wednesday, October 9, 2019. We will send out a full list of each roundtable
participant's name, affiliation and e-mail addresses.
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Photos: Check out our photos from the evening athttp://tinyurl.com/diasporadialogues2019! Feel free to post them on Facebook or
Instagram, with credit to photographer Simi Vijay Afun-Ogidan (@simivijay) and
with our hashtags #TheAfricaNarrative and #FBDiaspora2019.
Again, our deepest gratitude for taking the time to be part of the roundtable
Mudunwazi. We look forward to keeping in touch!
With warm regards,
Michelle
Michelle van Gilder Foundertheafricanarrative.org
m: 917-825-7556 o: 202-559-9182 email
THEAFRICA N A R R AT I
a project of the Uni Norman Lear Cente,
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Diaspora Dialogues: Strengthening Connections to the African ContinentRoundtable Discussion
September 24, 2019 | New York, NY Participants List
Michelle van GilderFounder, The Africa Narrative [email protected] #TheA frica Narrati ve
Semhar AraiaHead, Diaspora Public Policy Facebook Africa [email protected] #FBDiaspora2019
Co-Hosted by The Africa Narrative and Facebook Africa Public Policy NOT FOR CIRCULATION
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From: Mudunwazi BaloyiDate: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 8:54 AMTo: Michelle van GilderSubject: Re: 9-24-19 Invitation: Diaspora Dialogues: Strengthening Connections to the African Continent
Dear Michelle,
I will be attending on behalf of Brand South Africa. Ms Thulisile Manzini will not
be coming through for UNGA as well.
So please go ahead and confirm my attendance accordingly.
Thanks,
Mudunwazi BaloyiCountry Head: USABRAND SOUTH AFRICA+1 917 715 2705 mobile+27 12 743 5252 direct lineSkype: [email protected]
Website: www.brandsouthafrica.com
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From: Michelle van GilderDate: Friday, September 13, 2019 at 12:57 PMTo: Khanyisile KweyamaCc: Mudunwazi BaloyiSubject: Re: 9-24-19 Invitation: Diaspora Dialogues: Strengthening Connections to the African Continent
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I'm sorry that we won't have the pleasure of your participation Ms. Kweyama, but
thank you for your swift reply.
Mudunwazi, we naturally would still love to have Brand South Africa at the table.
Do you know if Ms. Thulisile Manzini is able to attend?
Michelle
On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 6:50 AM Khanyisile Kweyama <[email protected]>
wrote:Good day
Unfortunately I still not be attending UNGA this year due to commitments in SA
It is hard to believe that it is already one year ago that you were part of the
roundtable hosted by the Africa Narrative on the sidelines of the United Nations
General Assembly! The Africa Narrative, a project of the Norman Lear Center at
USC's Annenberg School of Communications, is now following up that inaugural
event with a series of high-level and outcome-driven roundtables, with our first one hosted in partnership with Facebook on September 24th from
2-5 p.m. at the Ford Foundation in New York. We would be honored to have you
join us once again.
The off-the-record event will convene 30 influential members of the African
Diaspora and other leading voices, for a discussion that will lead to a seminal set
of recommendations on its role in strengthening perceptions of Africa while
deepening economic, cultural, and social ties with the region.
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Given South Africa's position as one of the continent's most vital destinations for
US tourism and trade and investment, you can appreciate why we think it's
important to have the voice of Brand South Africa around the table. We hope
that you or Ms. Thulisile Manzini will be available to partake in what is certain to
be a rich and productive discussion.
Will you let me know if you can attend? The event's full invitation can be viewed
here.
Thank you so much. Please let me know if I can address any additional questions.
With kind regards,
Michelle
Michelle van Gilder Foundertheafricanarrative.org
m: 917-825-7556 | o: 202-559-9182 | email
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SAiDSOCIETY FOR AFRICANS IN THE DIASPORA
SAID INSTITUTE SAID Pan African Library 12126 Westheimer Rd, #118 Houston, TX 415-871-7615 | [email protected] |www. saidinstitute.org
Dear Honorable Jackson Mthembu,
On behalf of the Society for Africans in Diaspora (SAiD) who have partnered Brand South Africa to co-host the networking event, we have the pleasure to extend an invitation by our organizational leadership to be our keynote speaker for Society of Africans in Diaspora (SAiD) African Exchange 2019 power network program in New York. The event which is part of the broader fellowship program for SAiD which is now on its seventh year running, will be held at the Time Hotel in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly on the evening of September 25th, 2019. African Exchange is made up of trailblazers and achievers who want to see the African continent thrive. We believe our network is an effective tool for catalyzing change in Africa. Your presence and participation will enhance our efforts to lead the change, at the time when visionary leadership is required for our beloved continent of Africa.
Each year, the SAiD African Exchange community convenes at our Annual Gathering which attracts hundreds of leaders from 30-40 countries - a large majority of whom are Young professionals, Managing Directors, entrepreneurs, leaders from government, NGOs, the arts and civil society - who believe that intergroup, decisive leadership is the most powerful lever for transforming Africa. Through our Annual Gathering, we create a space to engage in rich dialogue and action towards our mission of developing one million transformational leaders for Africa by 2050. Our attendees have opportunities to deeply reflect on the role that they can play as agents of change and progress in their respective sectors. We prefer to think of our Annual Gathering as a leadership retreat that renews and inspires our community of some of the most influential leaders on the continent.
SAiD’s African Exchange is a network of people who are passionate about developing a million leaders for Africa by 2050. Our mission is to create a convening place for all those who believe in this vision to transform Africa. The African Exchange will focus on Africa’s contributions to the global economy and represents a radically different approach to leadership and intercultural exchange. The African Exchange Fellowship seeks to further foster a better understanding of Africa in the United States and throughout the world -its history, politics, culture, problems and potential. Your envisaged participation will show commitment to leadership development, to the
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success of the African continent via the SAiD’s mission and vision and as an activist and a thought leader on the continent of Africa.
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Debo FolorunshoFounder & ED I SAID INSTITUTE Society for Africans in the Diaspora Tel: +1 415.871.7615 www.saidinstitute.org
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Brand South Africa/SAWA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS OF SOUTH AFRICAN DEMOCRACY, AND THE SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN'S DAY IN ATLANTA
CELEBRATING THE RISE OF AN AFRICAN WOMEN WORLDWIDEAUGUST CONVENTION BRINGS DISTINGUISHED INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES TO ATLANTA
A powerful African-American activist named Fannie Lou Hamer once encouraged her fellow freedom fighters "never to forget where we came from and always praise the bridges that carried us over." As black people around the world continue breaking down barriers on the path to prosperity, they often find creative ways to honor the legacy of those that came before them.
On Saturday, August 24th, 2019 at 6pm, Brand South Africa in partnership with the South
African Women's Alliance is hosting 25 year of South African Democracy and the sixth anniversary dinner of South African Women's Day in Atlanta. The event will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center; 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30346.
One of the most crucial moments in the African woman's global struggle for dignity took place on August 9, 1956, when over 20,000 South African women hit the streets and marched together in an extraordinary protest against discrimination. The 1956 march by thousands of fearless women is the testament to the role of women in bringing about democracy in South Africa.
This seminal moment in South Africa's history has been celebrated since 1995 as Women's Day and is the focal point of Women's Month celebrations. During Women's Month our nation recognizes the important role of political activism by women during the struggle for liberation against colonization and apartheid in South Africa
It is also an opportunity to reflect on the gains South Africans have made since 1994. Over the past 24 years South Africa has made significant inroads insofar as gender parity and women empowerment is concerned. We have made noteworthy progress in putting in place legislation and policy frameworks for advancing equality and empowerment for women.
South African Women's Day is an annual tribute to the ongoing struggle to uplift women in South Africa and around the world. Nationally recognized as an official holiday in its home country, this occasion has been brought to the United States for the past 5 years through the efforts of the Brand South Africa and South African Women's Alliance.
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This year's 6th annual celebration will be held on August 24, 2019 and honor the
groundbreaking accomplishments and success of women in the music, theatre and film industries. It will feature delicious food, live entertainment, an award ceremony, international vendors and more.will officiate this year's celebration.
The highlight of the event will be an unforgettable evening of tributes, music, food and live concert featuring an honoree veteran singer Abigail Kubeka and USA-USA Unity Ensemble award winning musicians Mahalia Buchanan, Xolani Mdlalose and Jessica Mbangeni
www.sawomensdayatlanta2019.eventbrite.com Or Call: 678-879-5110
Notes to the Editor
About Brand South Africa
Brand South Africa is the official marketing agency of South Africa, with a mandate to build the country's brand reputation, in order to improve its global competitiveness. Its aim is also to build pride and patriotism among South Africans, in order to contribute to social cohesion and nation brand ambassadorship. Brand South Africa will be represented by its US Country Head, Mr Mudunwazi Baloyi
About South African Women Alliance
South African Women's Alliance is a non-profit organization in Atlanta that celebrates, empowers and encourages young women to become involved in leadership positions working with South Africans in the diaspora; and honors pioneers in their respective fields. Maloase Mogodi is founder of the South African Women's Alliance in Atlanta.
CELEBRATION OF 6th ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S DAY IN ATLANTA AND FIRST QUARTER OF SOUTH AFRICA’S DEMOCRACY: AUGUST 24th, MARRIOT
Why Atlanta:
• Atlanta is the capital city in the state of Georgia and home to 5.9 million people.
• The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation.
• The Atlanta economy is the 10th largest in the country and 18th in the world with an estimated 2014 GDP of over $324 Billion.
• The film industry in Georgia was, in 2015, the third largest among U.S. states, eclipsed only by California and New York State. And has been referred to as the New Hollywood of the South.
• Home of 21 multinational corporations investing in South Africa, for example, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, CNN, UPS, Mercedez Benz USA, Delta Airlines etc
• Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the world’s busiest airport with over 104 million passengers and 950, 000 flight a year. Delta Airlines accounts to 75% of the airports’s passengers.
Objectives
• To celebrate South African Women’s day by honoring South African Women Pioneers and 25 Years of Democracy
• To create a platform that connects South African Women Owned business to with Foreign Capital
• To promote South Africa as a Gateway for doing business in Africa• To promote Tourism- delegation of 100+ American investors to visit SA
May 2020• Foster Exchange Student Scholarship Programming• Showcase South African Talent Entertainment- Music and Film• Exhibition of South African Fashion, Arts and Crafts
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❖ Women Business Forum, August 23rd, 2019- Hosted by South African Department of Tourism, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Marriott and South African Tourism
Purpose - The Women Business Forum will highlight major South African businesses and professionals that can forge commercial connections between South Africa and the USA. Most importantly, the goal is to attract foreign investments for the purpose of building small -medium sized women owned businesses in South Africa.
This all day, interactive Women Business Forum will consist of four sectors: 1. Panel (speakers from Government, Invest Atlanta, Private Sectors); 2. Question and Answer Segment between South African businesses and American investors 3. Presentation of Business Pitches by South African Women to encourage non- South Africans to form partnership with South Africans. 4. Networking and Vendor Sales.
Attendees (200)- South African Business Women, American Business Women, Potential Foreign Investors
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South African Women's Alliance in partnership with
South African Tourism & Marriott Bonvoy
is pleased to invite entrepreneurs & investors to
Bridging The Gap:Connecting South African
Woman Entrepreneurs and Investors Breakfast Forum
Friday, August 23rd 2019 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Breakfast will be served
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Keynote: Jerry MpufanePresident, South African Tourism North America
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE
* GALA: 6th ANNUAL SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S DAY AND 25 YEARS
OF DEMOCRACY -August 24th
-Theme: South African Excellence and Legacy in Entertainment Goals: To Inspire and unify civil society, business, government and the media to build the reputation of South African talent in Entertainment Industry, and contribute to its global competitiveness.
Description
HOST AND PARTNER- SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN’S ALLIANCE (SAWA)- “TOGETHER WE CAN” SAWA creates a friendly and comfortable environment for leadership training, economic empowerment and cultural exchanges. SAWA was established in 2014, to create a platform to that encourages American investors to invest in South African women owned businesses.For the past five years, South African Women Alliance (SAWA) has hosted the Celebration of South African Women’s Day in Atlanta.
The main purpose of this event is to exhibit and honor the strength and resiliency of South African women who have paved the way for others to follow. Despite enduring past injustices of Apartheid, South African women continue to thrive, and their exceptional talent in various industry is counted among the best in the world. These women have emerged and led the way for other women to follow in their respective fields. SAWA continue to use the platform in Atlanta to put a spotlight on these talents for the world to see.
This year’s gala will celebrate South African Excellence and Legacy in Entertainment by honoring our legends who have played a vital role in promoting South Africa on the world stage. This category represents our highest honor and award and is only bestowed upon rigidly selected individuals whose exemplary work has significantly expanded the global impact of South African culture, social and economicstatus quo. SAWA has partnered with Brand South Africa to host one of the largest South African based events in Southern Eastern region.
SPONSOR AND PARTNER - BRANDSOUTH AFRICA: -South African Nation Brand that was established in 2002 to help create a positive and compelling brand image for South Africa. The primary objective of Brand South Africa is to develop and implement a proactive marketing and communication strategy for South Africa, and to promote South Africa.
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August inspires its people and is admired globally. Is the government agency founded in 1994 to craft positive image of South Africa around the globe, position is to inspire and unify civil society, business, government and the media to build the reputation of South Africa and contribute to its global competitiveness.
2019 Gala Honorees
Honoree One: Leleti Khumalo-2019 African Legendary Award Recipient for her leading role in Sarafina!Honoree Two: Abigail Kubeka 2019 African Legendary Award Recipient for her iconic roles in music, film and theatre.Recognition- Movie- Black Panther 2019 African Legendary Award Recipient. Intei-national for work that created opportunities for successive individuals of African descent.
Proposed distinguished Co-Host: Nadia Bilchik -international business woman and media mogulPerformers: Abigail Kubeka, Dillinger South Africa-USA Ensemble Attendees- 300+ investors, international activist, business leaders
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*1* Expansive Promotion of Tourism, Trade and Investment: 2019-2020
For the past few years, Brand South Africa played a pivotal role during the award ceremony, notably renowned Brand South Country Head Mudunwazi Baloyi yielded credence and credible presentation amongst foreign and American invitees. Social traffic increased compared to past years due to the attendances of dignitaries and internationally recognized celebrities who promoted the event on their social media. These combined acts significantly increased the awareness of and interest in South Africa. Brand South Africa’s presentation also highlighted Investment opportunities in South Africa and Africa as a continent.
Mr. Baloyi encouraged Americans to invest in Africa using South Africa as a gateway to the entirety of Africa. As a result, in May 2020, SAWA will lead a delegation of 100 American Investors interested in investing in South African owned businesses. The trip will also include Universities interested in providing student exchange programs, UCT, Wits University, and Georgia State University will be visited during the trip. Additionally, the trip will include visiting main attractions in Johannesburg and Cape Town. SAWA has partnered with Atlanta Tribune Magazine, People’s Magazine and the city of Atlanta to promote all South African events and trips. SAWA will also seek to cover and host all visits by prominent Atlanta leaders in South Africa. Brand South Africa logo will be displayed in all materials related to marketing and promoting South Africa from August 21-26, 2019.
SHOWCASE: SOUTH AFRICA IN ATLANTA AS PART OFCELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY- August 21st to August25th 2019
• August 21, 2019: 6-9pm. Pre-Gala Concert performances by Unity USA Ensemble, Morusu Hlalele and Abigail Khubeka. Venue: Porter Sandford Performing Arts Center
• August 23, 2019- Women Business Forum — Partner with South African Tourism and Marriott
• August 24, 2019- 6th Annual Women’s Day and 25 Years of Democracy Gala- SAWA and Brand South Africa
• August 25, 2019-Church at Springfield Baptist Church in Atlanta with a South African Choir leading the worship service
• May 2020-Business and Investment Delegation to South Africa led by SAWA, Partners: Atlanta Women’s League, Metro Atlanta Chamber
• May 2020- Georgia State University, Faculty of African Studies and students visiting Johannesburg, South Africa
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Dear Debo,
Please find the document that I promised with requirements for the catering
quotations. I would appreciate it if we could get the quotations back as soon as
possible so that we can fast track the payment processes that have to be done by
the Johannesburg office and requires some time before the payment reflect on
this side.
Thanks,
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From: Debo FolorunshoDate: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 5:08 PMTo: Mudunwazi BaloyiSubject: SOWETO UPRISING REVISIT Sponsorship | FRIDAY 28th June 2019 in Flouston.
Dear Mr. Baloyi,
Thank you very much for your time yesterday afternoon. I applaud your
contributions towards the progress of civic engagement, youth rights, and
bringing young leaders together for impact and engagement. We believe that
your selfless labor in civil rights, social action and economic responsibility is
similar to our tradition here at Society for Africans in Diaspora.
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It is with this proud sense of patriotism that SAiD Pan-African Library seek your
sponsorship and partnership to adequately capture this year's youth month as the
best ever! As Brand South Africa, your efforts are vital to the success of the
opening of this year youth day on FRIDAY 28th June 2019 in Houston.
This events in Houston commemorates the Soweto Uprising in South Africa. On 16
June 16 1976, about 20,000 students from Soweto undertook a peaceful protest
march against the Bantu education system which was poorly equipped,
overcrowded, separated and run by inadequately trained professionals. The
protest, which originally began as a result of an apartheid directive that stated
that the Afrikaans language be used on an equal basis with the English language,
ended in bloodshed as nearly 700 people, mostly adolescents, were murdered by
the apartheid government's police.
A lot is known about South Africa and its struggle for liberation. Names such as
Nelson Mandela resonates well with people across the globe including here in
United States. The rhetorical question we pose though is how did South Africans
overthrow the apartheid regime, a victory which foresaw many of its leaders
being freed from jail and others returning from exile. It's sad days such as June 16
1976 that brought about that change.
My team and I are working on the package to present to you for the sponsorship
request for the SOWETO UPRISING Event in Houston on FRIDAY 28th June 2019 at
SAiD Pan African Library in Houston. We have reached out to venues, artist and caterers/ Beverage to obtain the bids and expect to have everything to you by
Thursday afternoon.
On behalf of the entire SAID team, thank you in advance for lending your voice to
our cause of building and strengthening our community through this educative
initiative. Enclosed please find a creative for the FRIDAY 28th June 2019 in
Houston.
Warm regards,
Debo Folorunsho + Founder / ED
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From: Lerato ZikalalaDate: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2:55 AM To: Mudunwazi BaloyiSubject: RE: Q2 2019/20 POE KRA 5.3 Press Advisory release on Meeting of the Minds: Soweto Uprising- Revisiting the June 1976
Morning,
Thanks you.
Regards,
Lerato
From: Mudunwazi Baloyi Sent: 15 October 2019 06:58 To: Lerato Zikalala