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Our stakeholder dialogue in the OR Tambo District of the #EasternCape brought together government officials, traditional leaders and civil society organisations for honest conversations about the challenges undermining efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV). 1/2
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The dialogue highlighted the importance of stronger strategic collaborations and coordinated action to strengthen #GBV prevention and response in our communities. #GBVPrevention #Peacebuilding #StakeholderEngagement #CollaborativeAction #CommunityEngagement 2/2
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The CMA & @SportArtsCultur mediation training with the amaMpondo ase Nyandeni Kingdom in the Eastern Cape ended on a high note, with women traditional leaders, faith-based leaders & ward counsellors expressing renewed energy and commitment to building #peace in their communities.
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🔔 MEDIATION MONDAY Every conflict has a story waiting to be heard. This Mediation Monday, we reflect on the power of listening as a vital conflict transformation skill. In times of conflict, people often listen to respond rather than to understand. 1/3
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Deep listening creates space for parties to uncover underlying concerns, reduce defensiveness, & engage in meaningful dialogue that can lead to constructive & lasting solutions. How has listening or the lack of it shaped a conflict you have experienced or observed? 2/3
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Share your thoughts with us in the comments. Be sure to look out for our monthly Mediation Monday posts. #MediationMonday #Mediation #ConflictTransformation #ActiveListening #Peacebuilding #Dialogue #CentreForMediationInAfrica 3/3
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We were honoured to have Queen Ndamase of the amaMpondo ase Nyandeni Kingdom welcome delegates on the first day of our mediation training in Libode, OR Tambo District, Eastern Cape. #Mediation #ConflictResolution #TraditionalLeadership #Peacebuilding #EasternCape #ORTamboDistrict
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During the training, traditional leaders, ward councillors and civil society leaders came together to explore the complex conflict dynamics and rich practices of conflict resolution that characterise rural South Africa.
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The CMA's mediation co-training workshop with @SportArtsCultur kicks off today in Libode in the OR Tambo District of the Eastern Cape. We're excited to engage in this learning experience with traditional leaders, ward counsellors and civil society leaders.
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10-12 Sept: CMA’s Kgomotso Komane presented her research on women in peacebuilding & mediation under the stream “Contested Transitional Justice Narratives after Violence in Africa” at the African Studies Association of the United Kingdom (ASAUK) Conference, in Durham, UK.
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Her research brought attention to women’s roles and experiences in peace processes, highlighting how women’s perspectives can inform more inclusive mediation, peacebuilding and transitional justice approaches in societies emerging from violence.
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Earlier this month, CMA’s Tyne Williams, Bokani Motsu and Kgomotso Komane participated in the second NEAR-ER International Conference, “Africa-Europe Relations: Shared Prosperity in a World in Flux”, in Leuven, Belgium. 1/4
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Together, these contributions highlighted the importance of understanding peacebuilding within broader political, economic and geopolitical relationships, while centring African agency and more equitable approaches to international partnerships. 3/4
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The discussions further highlighted how political, economic and geopolitical dynamics shape conflict, mediation and the prospects for sustainable peace, while underscoring the importance of inclusive and context-sensitive approaches to peacebuilding and mediation. 4/4
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In his latest article, "Camus and the Question of Suicide: Addressing Some Misconceptions," CMA’s Gideon Onah defends Albert Camus’s account of existential absurdity and its implications for suicide against two major criticisms. Read more here: tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1…
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Onah: Camus’s absurdism remains relevant as modern secular society continues to grapple w/ meaning of life & propriety of suicide. In peacebuilding, choosing life & embracing complex realities over rigid dogmatism can serve as powerful foundation 4 resolving deep-rooted conflict.
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International Day of Peace reminds us of the importance of building a world where dialogue, understanding and cooperation take precedence over conflict. The CMA reflects on the role of mediation in bridging divides, fostering understanding & advancing sustainable peace.
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As we continue to mark International Peace Week, we recognise that peace is not built in a day; it is a commitment we carry forward every day. #InternationalPeaceWeek #Peacebuilding #Mediation #Dialogue #CentreForMediationInAfrica #UniversityOfPretoria
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Happy Heritage Day! 🇿🇦 Today, we celebrate the rich cultural diversity, histories and traditions that shape who we are. At the Centre for Mediation in Africa, University of Pretoria, we recognise that our diverse heritages are a source of strength, understanding and connection.
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May we continue to embrace our differences, build bridges across cultures and foster dialogue that brings us together. Happy Heritage Day, South Africa! 🌍🤝 #HeritageDay #HeritageDay2026 #CentreForMediationInAfrica #UniversityOfPretoria #EmbracingDiversity #BuildingBridges
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