Join us at Laytons from 18:00 on Thursday 13th February for an exclusive Business Briefing and Roundtable event where we delve into the key highlights from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address and explore the geopolitical impacts of the Trump presidency. This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding the current global power dynamics and their implications for South Africa.

Why should you attend?

• Gain insights into the strategic domestic and foreign policy considerations that South Africa must prioritize in the current global environment
• Understand the new power dynamics and alternative institutions being created by emerging powers through selective alignment
• Explore the impact of an assertive “America First” foreign policy on the global order and its implications for South Africa

What is the topic/theme being covered?

• The absence of a hegemonic power and the presence of multipolarity in the global order
• The role of major traditional powers and emerging powers in shaping the global order
• Strategic domestic and foreign policy considerations for South Africa as the first African country to host the G20 Summit in 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and network with other professionals passionate about South African politics and business. Reserve your spot today!

Mohamed Cassimjee

Mohamed Cassimjee is a geopolitical consultant at Global Compass. He was a senior diplomat for South Africa for over 26 years. He served as deputy ambassador to Germany from 2016-2020, and prior to that served abroad in Washington DC, Uganda, and Senegal. He is a research associate at the Centre for African Studies and mentor at the Blavatnik School of Government both at Oxford University, and an associate fellow at the British Foreign Policy Group (BFPG). He is also an advisory board member of the SA Chamber UK. He has written and presented on geopolitical developments including on South African domestic and foreign policy. He also appears on SA television focussing on SA/US relations.