The Gathering: Twenty Twenty Four

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Daily Maverick‘s flagship event, The Gathering is back. The focus this year: the 2024 elections (what else?!).

Join us for this full day event where we will bring together South Africa’s most influential leaders from all sectors of society. We’ll cut through the noise and you will leave knowing more and knowing better about the future of South Africa.

Daily Maverick journalists will be asking the tough questions and seeking the practical solutions. The full programme will be published at the beginning of March. In the meantime, see a selection of our already-confirmed speakers below:

Anton du Plessis, Ann Bernstein, Caryn Dolley, Christopher Pappas, Dr Rekgotsofetse Chikane, Ferial Haffajee, Gayton Mckenzie, Geordin Hill-Lewis, Herman Mashaba, Janet Heard, John Steenhuisen, Lindiwe Mazibuko, Maria Ressa, Mark Barnes, Mbali Ntuli, Michael Beaumont, Minister Ronald Lamola, Mmusi Maimane, Neesa Moodley, Pregs Govender, Prof Thuli Madonsela, Prof William Gumede, Ray Mahlaka, Rebecca Davis, Songezo Zibi, Stephen Grootes, Tendai Biti, Trevor Manuel, Velenkosini Hlabisa, Zackie Achmat and Zukiswa Pikoli.

What to expect:

• Keynote addresses: Inspirational keynote addresses from leaders across politics, business and society

• Panel discussions: Debates between political parties, one-on-one sessions with influential thought leaders

• State of Society: Discussions about social cohesion, racism, xenophobia, the ties that bind/divide us and identifying our moral authority

• Increased level of audience involvement: We will engage with attendees using polls, ballots and Q&A sessions

•  Mis- & disinformation + media literacy

The Gathering Twenty Twenty Four will be hosted by Daily Maverick’s senior investigative journalist, Rebecca Davis and our mission is to encourage South Africans to stop being passengers in democracy and to actively participate as well as make their mark on the ballot.

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