Mandela Day
2025-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Africa/Johannesburg)

CAPSI: PhD Seminar Series
2025-07-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Building a Community of Philanthropy Scholars
Venue: BW 1

PDBA July Intake Orientation
2025-07-21 08:00 - 17:00
The welcoming and official onboarding of our new PDBA students. The welcoming and official onboarding of our new PDBA students.

2025 African Philanthropy Conference
2025-07-27 08:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00
The African Philanthropy Conference is a collaborative platform which aims to create and curate a progressive agenda for philanthropy and social investment on the continent. Hosted as an annual convening, the conference has consistently grown attracting institutions and stakeholders such as practitioners, grassroots movements, academics, policy makers and donors.
Delegates interact through keynote addresses, plenary sessions, parallel dialogues and networking opportunities, which invite active participation, contribution and collaboration which will enrich individual and collective experiences for all.

Date: Sunday 27th to Thursday 31st July 2025
Location: American University in Cairo, Egypt

EQUIS Mock visit
2025-08-18 08:00 - 2025-08-20 17:00
QED will conduct a mock peer review visit (see EQUIS Peer Review Visit scheduled for September). Prepare the school for the offical EQUIS visit.

EQUIS Peer Review Visit
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-09 17:00
A peer-review team will be visiting the school as part of the school’s accreditation application. All activities of the school will be examined for alignment with the EQUIS standards and criteria for accreditation.

Long Staff Service Awards
2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00
Honoring employees for their loyalty and dedication through years of service in WBS.

Public Lecture: Deploying Artificial Intelligence to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals
2025-11-03 14:00 - 16:00
Date: Monday, 3 November 2025Time: 14:00 for 14:30 – 16:30Venue: Donald Gordon Auditorium, Wits Business School, 2 St David’s Place, Parktown, JohannesburgCost: Free | Seats are limited – booking is essentialRSVP: Click here to RSVP

About the Lecture
With only five years left to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and just 35% currently on track — the urgency to act has never been greater.
Join us for a thought-provoking public lecture hosted by Wits Business School (WBS) and the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI), as Professor Arthur Mutambara explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be deployed to accelerate progress toward the SDGs.
In this engaging session, Prof. Mutambara will discuss how AI can serve as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable transformation, while addressing the global challenges of digital imperialism, data colonialism, and technological exclusion in emerging economies.
Drawing on his diverse experiences from NASA to MIT Prof. Mutambara will offer a visionary perspective on how innovation, cooperation, and decolonial AI systems can empower Africa and the Global South to lead in shaping the future.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation on Technology, Leadership, and African Philanthropy’s role in building an equitable digital future.
Read more about Prof. Arthur Mutambara here.

Event Details

Date: Monday, 3 November 2025
Time: 14:00 for 14:30 – 16:30
Venue: Donald Gordon Auditorium, Wits Business School, 2 St David’s Place, Parktown, Johannesburg
Cost: Free | Booking is essential
Refreshments will be served

RSVP & Enquiries
RSVP: Click here to RSVPEnquiries:

Phumudzo Mufamadi – phumudzo.mufamadi@wits.ac.za
Ntando Hoza – ntando.hoza@wits.ac.za
