Deadline for proposals/abstracts: 17 May 2018
Feedback on abstracts: 14 June 2018
Conference date: 19-20 September 2018
Venue: Malalane (TBC)
Theme: Memories, orality and leadership: Beyond the rainbow nation
Nelson Mandela and Albertina Sisulu left an indelible mark in the lives and memories of South Africans. Their commitment and contribution to a better life for all can be summarized in the words of Mother Theresa when she said: “Do things for people, not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.”
Mandela became the first black president in the democratic South Africa.
During his presidency, South Africa came to be identifed as the rainbow nation where our country was nicknamed a
rainbow nation. South Africans from different racial groups celebrated many victories and accomplishments together, especially sporting events and the adoption of the new constitution, as a unied nation.
Is South Africa still a rainbow nation?
Sub-themes:
Women leadership in the liberation struggle
The role of oral history in shaping the leadership of the country
Albertina Sisulu and the restoration of the dignity
The Order of OR Tambo and its signficance
Leadership and morality
Memory as a weapon
Oral history in the classroom
The impact of substance abuse in society
Art for freedom
Corruption of religion
Sports and healthy lifestyle
Abstract are invited for contribution to the 5th Mpumalanga Oral History Conference.
Although the conference is primarily academic, case study reports and other contributions are welcome.
The contributions must be based on original work and have a clear focus on oral history.
The envisaged end-product of the conference will be a compilation of the proceedings.
Interested contributors are encouraged to bring along to the conference papers that are photo-ready for publication.
If you are interested, please send us a short proposal, including:
An abstract of your paper or case study report (100-300 words)
The relevant conference sub-theme and a title for the paper
A short biography of yourself (50-100 words)
Your contact information (name and surname, affiliation, postal address, email address, phone and fax numbers)
The duration of presentation will be twenty (20) minutes and it will be followed by ten (10) minutes for discussion.
The papers should not be longer than 5000 words.
Send proposal to:
Convener: Mr. Nkitseng Mahalefa
Department of Culture Sport & Recreation
Mpumalanga Provincial Archives
Tel: 013 766 5081, Cell: 083 263 0932
email: nfmahalefa@mpg.gov.za or nmahalefa@gmail.com
