From policymakers to social entrepreneurs, graduates and fellows of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have gone on to make a significant impact in their fields and drive positive change across Africa.

Here’s what they have to say about the programme:

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Alum Shirley ELAP

Testimonial alumni - Shirley ELAP 2018

I had the privilege of meeting young, ethical leaders committed to driving change in their own countries and across the continent, many of whom I still call upon today.

Shirley, Emerging African Leaders Programme 2018

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Alum Dolika MDPP

Testimonial alumni - Dolika MDPP 2021

The programme's leadership course was a game-changer for me, to position myself better and to become a better leader and learn how to manage others.

Dolika, Master of Development Policy and Practice 2021

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Alum David MDPP

Testimonial alumni - David MDPP 2021

The focus on corruption stood out for me. Understanding what corruption is and unpacking its impact in our current context.

David, Master of Development Policy and Practice 2021

Ways to stay in touch

Our alums network ensures that students can remain a part of the Nelson Mandela School long after graduation.

Nelson Mandela Connect

Our online alums platform allows you to both re-connect with classmates, sign up as a mentor and utilise the trusted Nelson Mandela School environment to expand your professional network.

Nelson Mandela Connect

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A lifelong journey

The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance aims to build inclusive, developmental, entrepreneurial and effective democratic African public institutions and strengthen ethical leadership for social change and sustainable development, in partnership with government, private sector and civil society. When we invest in the students who drive this mission, we invest in them for life.

 

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Our alums community

Discover which African countries our school's alums represent!
 Country of origin of graduates of our programmes and academies as well as course participants

A

Algeria
Angola

B

 Benin
 Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi

C

Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo (DRC)
 Congo
Cote d'Ivoire

D

Djibouti

E

Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
 Eswatini
 Ethiopia

G

Gabon
 Gambia, The
 Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau

K

 Kenya

L

 Lesotho
Liberia
Libya

M

Madagascar
 Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
 Mauritius
Morocco
 Mozambique

N

 Namibia
Niger
 Nigeria

R

 Rwanda

S

Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
 Seychelles
 Sierra Leone
 Somalia
 Somaliland
 South Africa
 South Sudan
Sudan

T

 Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia

U

 Uganda

Z

 Zambia
 Zimbabwe

Our impact

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