Alumni Reunion Weekend
Alumni Reunion Weekend 10-11 October 2025
Africa Now – Reunite. Reimagine. Rise.
Friday 10 October 2025 – Reunite
13:30 - 21:00
Venue: Courtyard on campus. Join us for an informal evening of connecting and entertainment with things happening in each corner of the Courtyard.
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Time |
Activity |
Venue |
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13:30 – 14:00 |
Arrival & Registration |
GSB Reception |
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14:00 – 15:30 |
Masterclass: Doing Business in Africa Now by Dr Duggan |
Lecture Theatre 5 |
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15:30 – 16:00 |
Networking in Courtyard |
Courtyard |
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16:00 – 16:30 |
Welcome by GSB Director Dr Catherine Duggan |
Courtyard |
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16:30 – 17:10 |
Fireside Chat 1 – The MBA: Then and Now We welcome alumni from across decades to share how the MBA shaped their lives and careers, from the first graduating class in 1966 to the most recent (2023/2024 full-time and modular MBA). Alumni: Michael Morris, MBA1966 Pogiso Mthimunye, MBA2023/2024 Nothando Adu-Gyamfi, MBA2023/2024 Moderator: Dr Wayne Moodaley, MBA Programme Director |
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17:10 – 17:30 |
Networking break |
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17:30 – 18:10 |
Fireside Chat 2 – Alumni in Entrepreneurship Alumni who co-founded a business together reflect on their journey. Alumni: Stewart Cohen, MBA1969 Christopher Hosken, Mphil Inclusive Innovation, 2015 Moderator: Rushka Ariefdien, MBA 2023/24 |
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18:15 – 18:30 |
Networking break |
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18:30 – 19:00 |
Fireside Chat 3 – Alumni Impact in the Public Sector Sharing stories of alumni leading in government and public institutions with a focus on leadership, challenges, and the MBA’s role in driving impact. Alumni: Adrian Roos, MBA2021/2022 Lukhanyo Vangqa, MBA2023/2024 Dr Rashid Toefy, PhD2025 Helen Davies, MBA2006 |
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19:00 – 21:00 |
Enjoy a spit braai, refreshments and catching up with old friends. |
Courtyard |
Saturday 11 October 2025 – Reimagine & Rise
10:00 - 15:30
This is a relaxed day with multiple options on how to participate - each corner of the Courtyard will have something different.
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Time |
Session |
Venue |
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10:00 – 12:00 |
Brunch and Networking |
Courtyard |
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10:30 – 11:15 |
Bingo Networking |
Courtyard |
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11:30 – 12:15 |
Alumna Caroline van der Merwe, co-founder of Jem, presents a case study on delivering Employee Benefits and HR for deskless Workers |
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11:30 – 12:15 |
Professor Herman Singh presents a lecture about cybersecurity |
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12:15 – 12:30 |
Comfort Break |
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12:30 – 13:30 |
Discussion with Refilwe Ledwaba (PDBA2009) Fortune Gamanya (EMBA2018) and Caroline van der Merwe (MBA2018) Moderator: Kosta Kostos, MBA2009/2010 |
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13:45 – 15:30 |
Harvest Table Lunch Director’s Awards Closing Toast |
Courtyard |