TimiaAfrica’s dialogue at the Human Rights Festival 2026 will explore “Identity Crisis in Chaos”, creating a reflective and participatory space to examine how individuals and communities understand themselves amid social, political, and economic instability.Drawing on TimiaAfrica’s transformative mediation/peacebuilding approach, the dialogue will unpack how uncertainty can trigger internal and external conflict, fragment identities that strains social cohesion. This will offer an opportunity for growth, resilience, and collective re-imagining our lives. Through guided conversation, participants will be encouraged to reflect on personal and collective identities, listen to diverse perspectives, and explore practical ways of fostering dignity, inclusion, and empathy in times of disruption. This engagement will encourage active citizenry that will contribute to a meaningful realisation of how to navigate through chaos, human rights and social cohesion.
Come together for a special Peace Fundraiser featuring inspiring performances that celebrate unity and diversity. Let’s stand for social cohesion and raise funds to build conflict-free communities. Your presence and support can make a difference! Together, we can build bridges, heal divides, and foster lasting peace.
Date: Saturday 5 April 2025
Time: 15:00
Venue: Zoo Lake Bowling Club, Princess of Wales Terrace, Parkview
Keynote Speaker: Saths Cooper is a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist, psychologist, and former political prisoner. A close ally of Steve Biko, he played a pivotal role in the Black Consciousness Movement. Detained for nine years during apartheid, Cooper later became president of the Pan Africanist Congress and continues to advocate for social justice and mental health awareness in post-apartheid South Africa.
Performer: Dawnay, a South African musician and former member of the Rusta Rebels, blends reggae, Afrobeat, and soul. Known for uplifting lyrics and vibrant performances, he promotes unity and cultural pride through his music.
Supporting Performer: Veenus is a South Africansinger, songwriter, and composer within the genres of RnB, Soul, Neo-soul, and Hip Hop. Although these genres are where she birthed her songwriting ability, Veenus shows her creative versatility through additional genres such as Afro Soul, House, and Jazz.