Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and business and human rights in Africa 2025

Corporate social responsibility and sustainability are popular concepts, but they are often misconstrued and poorly implemented.

Business and human rights (BHR) discourse emerged as a regulatory critique to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Against the backdrop of the increasing power, influence and control of businesses globally, but especially in the developing economies such as in Africa, this course blends theory and practical insights with an understanding of the complementary concepts of CSR, BHR and sustainability.

Join us for an six-hour course, held over two days.

When and where?

28 and 29 July 2025, 09:00 to 12:00 SAST

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom

Who will benefit from this course?

The course will not only appeal to academics, researchers and policy-makers, but will also be applicable to corporate managers, executives and directors, attorneys, legal consultants, compliance officers, and company secretaries, among others.

Presenter

Dr Mikovhe Maphiri is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Commercial Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and an emerging thought leader in corporate governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability. She is the Director of the Corporate Law and Corporate Governance Unit at UCT and a board member of the Telluride Association in Ithaca, New York. Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2017, she has since dedicated her career to advancing legal scholarship and corporate accountability, particularly within the African context. 

Dr. Maphiri’s research explores the intersection of corporate governance, sustainability, business and human rights, and the role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in shaping social, economic, and environmental outcomes in developing economies. She has published extensively in these areas, with her work critically engaging corporate law’s role in fostering ethical and responsible business practices. She is currently leading multiple research projects, including an edited textbook on corporate governance and ESG, a journal article on strategic worker participation under company law, and a chapter contribution for an international publication on corporate duties and liabilities. 

How much?

R2,970 per person

Certificate

A certificate of attendance from UCT will be issued to those who attend the full course.

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