President of the South African Medical Research Council, Professor Ntobeko Ntusi, will be the respondent, with the Director of the Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at the University of Johannesburg, Professor Busani Ngcaweni, to give opening remarks that set the tone for the public lecture.
The IPL, taking place on 18 November 2025 at the South Campus Auditorium, will explore how global health systems can be transformed towards greater equity, justice and sustainability, particularly in light of enduring disparities between the Global North and South.
The conversation will foreground African leadership and scholarship in shaping the global health agenda.
The Faculty’s IPL aligns with the University’s vision of being a dynamic African university rooted in social justice, equality and sustainability. Mandela University’s Institutional Public Lecture Series serves as a flagship platform for public intellectual engagement, fostering dialogue that bridges academia, policy and society.
By gathering distinguished scholars and health practitioners, the Faculty of Health Sciences aims to advance the conversation on decolonising global health, building inclusive partnerships, and inspiring actionable change for a more equitable future.
Key focus areas include:
-
Examining colonial legacies and systemic inequities in global health;
-
Exploring pathways to decolonised, inclusive health systems;
-
Strengthening collaboration between African and global institutions;
-
Advancing Mandela University’s thought leadership in health equity and social justice.
Media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Venue: South Campus Auditorium, Summerstrand, Gqeberha
Link for streaming