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The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) Appoints Dr Sandy Africa as the New Director of Research

Johannesburg, 14 January 2025 – The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), welcomes Dr Sandy Africa who joined us at the beginning of January 2025 as the new Director of Research. Dr Africa takes over from Professor Susan Booysen, who has been instrumental in advancing the Mapungubwe Institute’s research agenda during her tenure. Dr Africa …

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