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After The Thrill Has Gone: Reflections on the 2010 World Cup



Rhodes University’s Department of Politics and International Studies is hosting its 8th annual teach-in which this year reflects on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Each day’s event features a different invited keynote speaker and comments by Niren Tolsi, director of the Mail and Guardian‘s 2010 coverage. A question-and-answer session with the audience follows.

Lineup:

Monday: Rich Mkhondo, 2010 Local Organizing Committee spokesperson

Tuesday: Grant Farred, Cornell University

Wednesday: Peter Alegi, MSU/UKZN

Thursday: Ashraf Cassiem, Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign
Ayanda Kota, Unemployed Peoples Movement, Grahamstown
Constance Magagula, Abahlali baseMjondolo, Durban

Friday: Guy Berger, Rhodes University

Check back soon for reports on the Wed-Thu events.

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