Malcolm Ferguson set an extraordinary example after his retirement from public duty. He became deeply aware of the need for empowering emerging farmers and thoroughly engaged in practical ways to open opportunities for new farmers. He firstly joined an initiative to consult broadly with commercial farmers to ensure their involvement. This initiative led to the […]
Tribute to Malcolm Grant Ferguson – servant leader, pragmatist, epitome of human decency
Ambassador Fergie, as we used to call him, hung up his diplomatic passport and retired from the South African foreign service, where he had served our country diligently as Ambassador to Israel and Mexico. An imposing figure with a heart that was matched only by his physique, he was a mentor to many aspiring diplomats, […]
Political stability and emerging issues in 2023: A Sweep of the SADC Region
The SADC regional bloc while it continues to work towards entrenching democratic values and principles in its member states, is at the same time experiencing conflict and stability challenges in some of its member states that have the potential to threaten the peace and stability of the region at large. Eswatini and dialogue prospects The […]
Lessons from South Africa: Moving Past Polarization and Intense Division in America
At this time, America seems to be faced with immense polarization on many fronts and there may be several lessons to be learned from other countries that have in the past, faces similar challenges, including South Africa. From 24 to 30 January 2023, ITI Directors, Roelf Meyer and Mohammed Bhabha traveled to several cities in […]
ITI statement on the passing of Ambassador Geoffrey Doidge
It is with great sadness that the In Transformation Initiative (ITI) board announces the passing of our college and friend, former cabinet minister and ambassador, Geoffrey Doidge. Ambassador Doidge passed on the evening of 10 December 2022, following his battle with cancer. Ambassador Doidge has served as a member of ITI’s board of Directors since […]
Daniel Ngwepe appointed as ITI Executive Director
It is with great pleasure that ITI announces the appointment of Mr Daniel Ngwepe, as an executive member of its board of directors Mr Ngwepe was appointed on 17 November 2022 and will be filling the vacancy left by the late Ebrahim Ebrahim, following his passing in 2021. Mr Ngwepe’s term as one of the […]
Remarks by Daniel Ngwepe during PHASA 2022 Convention & AGM
The following address was made by Mr Daniel Ngwepe, in his capacity as a senior advisor for the Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI), during the Professional Hunting Association of South Africa’s (PHASA) 2022 Convention and Annual General Meeting, held on 18 November 2022 in Hartenbos, Western Cape. I am deeply honored to be invited to […]
Democracy Outlook for SADC Region
The SADC region which is currently emerging from the strict measures to contain COVID-19, continues to grapple and be plagued by challenges of governance, democracy consolidation, security challenges and nation-building in its various states. The maturation of democracy in the region has been neither uniform nor straightforward with a mix of false starts, stalled transitions […]
ITI supporting peacebuilding in Myanmar
The In Transformation Initiative’s (ITI) s work in the Rakhine state of Myanmar stretches back to 2018 when a number of fact-finding missions established the viability of supporting inter-community dialogue in the wake of events that had caught the attention of the world. The initial aim was to start in Maungdaw, Rakhine State, which in […]
WATERBERG – Conservation on a Grand Scale
As the world searches for environmental success stories, the Waterberg stands out because of its scale and potential to be a benchmark for modern conservation initiatives. The 1 600 000-acre Waterberg plateau northwest of Gauteng was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2001. Pasture and farmland, once suffering from poor soil and overgrazing, is increasingly […]