Good Society in Action

Once a year, ALI Fellows from across nearly two decades of classes return to De Hoek Country Hotel in the Magaliesberg for the ALI SA Good Society Seminar, now in its third consecutive year. From the inaugural class to recent cohorts like Class XIII: Akani and Class XIV: Pamoja, the GSS brings together Fellows spanning generations, all carrying that familiar and fiercely defended conviction tha...

What does a parliament built for a new generation look like? On Monday, 15 June 2026, the State of the Youth Address (SOYA) explored that question at the Homecoming Centre in District Six, Cape Town. The parliamentary-style event featured fourteen reimagined ministries, from the Ministries of menstruation and digital safety to imagination, mental health and employment, where young leaders set o...

On Tuesday, 30 June 2026, marches across South African towns and cities demanded that fellow Africans deemed “illegal” leave the country. For Dele Olojede (Class II: Kilimanjaro), the moment speaks not only to the country’s current political and economic failures, but to a painful rupture in the relationship between South Africa and the rest of the continent. Writing from the perspective ...

Dean Villet, (Class XII: Isilimela), Country Director of the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, South Africa Getting into university is only one part of the journey. For many first-generation students, completing a degree and moving into meaningful employment also requires financial stability, academic guidance, wellbeing support and access to professional networks. How sustained support helps ...

Every once in a while, you see a moment in education that reminds you why words matter. In the video below, the KZN Department of Education celebrates South Africa’s African Spelling Bee champions and acknowledges the leadership of ALI SA Fellow, Roger Dickinson (Class II Kilimanjaro), CEO of the South African Spelling Bee and founder of the African Spelling Bee. The clip highlights how schools...

Bushra Razack, Class XVI: Umsimbithi Written by Bushra Razack (Class XVI: Umsimbithi) The Vital Voices Global Leadership Summit and Global Leadership Awards in New York this April brought together an extraordinary community of women leaders from across the world, creating a powerful space for reflection, connection, and renewed purpose. Hosted by Vital Voices in partnership with Estée Lauder, ...

What becomes possible when where you live no longer determines the quality of internet you can access? For ALI SA Fellow Van Zyl Botha (Class XIII: Akani), CEO of Herotel, that question is taking practical shape in Jouberton, Kanana and Siyabuswa, where fibre connectivity did not previously exist. The significance reaches beyond faster internet. Schools can gain access to video-based education, c...

As CEO of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and an ALI SA Fellow (Class XII: Isilimela), Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela has announced SAHPRA’s approval of Lenacapavir, a six-monthly pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) injection to help prevent HIV infection in adults and adolescents at high risk. Describing the registration as a “game-changer” in a country with on...

ALI SA Fellows at SWEAT Africa 2026 Left to Right: Futhi Mtoba Class II: Kilimanjaro), Joshin Raghubar (Class IV: Kalipha), Prof Tulio de Oliveira (Class XV: Khawuleza), Andi Kawa (Class VIII: Mahube)   “How do we help more young Africans build, not just dream?” That question helped launch SWEAT Africa, which grew from an early conversation into a two-day accelerator in Stellenbosch on 1...

ALI SA alumni Fellows with guest speakers, Mteto Nyati (Chairman of Eskom) and Busani Ngcaweni (ALI SA Fellow and Director General of the National School of Government) 23–25 May 2025 | De Hoek Country Hotel, Magaliesburg The Africa Leadership Initiative South Africa (ALI SA) convened the second Good Society Seminar in the tranquil setting of Magaliesburg’s De Hoek Country Hotel, drawing tog...

Neo Muyanga, ALI SA Fellow When Neo Muyanga (Class III: Seriti) received the 2025 Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Sound Design, Original Music, Soundscape or Live Performance, the moment carried a profound sense of honour and validation. For Neo, this award is a celebration of the collective vision and passion that brought Manje! Manje! to life. “It is an honour to receive the ...

Alan Storey, ALI SA Fellow This month, ALI SA celebrates the outstanding achievement of Alan Storey (Class IX: Tariro), who has been awarded the 2025 Andrew Murray Desmond Tutu Prize for his book, The Bell, Banners and Blasphemy. In a conversation that echoes the values of our fellowship, Alan’s story is one of imagination, courage and unwavering commitment to justice—a story that reminds u...

Andrew Zaloumis, ALI SA Fellow “Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can embrace it.” This African proverb rings true in the journey of Andrew Zaloumis (Class VI: Tshelela), whose legacy in conservation leadership continues to inspire across borders. As the driving force behind iSimangaliso Wetland Park’s rise to UNESCO World Heritage status, Andrew set a benchmark for v...

Join us for the ALI SA Good Society Seminar, taking place from 23 to 25 May 2025 at the serene DeHoek Country Estate in Magaliesburg. This alumni fellows gathering invites you to reconnect with Fellows and explore the values that shape your personal and professional life. The seminar offers a chance to return to a safe seminar space to reflect on where you are in your journey. and engage in meani...

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This African proverb encapsulates the spirit of the recent Good Society Seminar hosted by the African Leadership Institute (ALISA) at De Hoek Country Hotel, Magaliesburg in October 2024. As we reflect on this groundbreaking event, we are reminded of the immense power that lies within our fellowship of visionary le...