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Mandela University in collaboration with the Zwide Development Forum (ZDF), the SA NGO Coalition (SANGOCO), and The Hope Revolution Vision (THRV), recently hosted a two-day short learning programme (SLP) at its Missionvale Campus.
As part of the ongoing national roll-out of the Hope Revolution Vision (THRV), various training sessions and an engagement session were held in June, all leading towards a national summit in 2026.