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🎙️ Catch Dr Maite Manganye on Thobela FM!

Don't miss this exciting conversation with Dr Maite Manganye, President of the South African Society of Archivists - SASA, as she discusses the SASA Annual Conference 2026 and the future of archives in the digital era.

Tune in as we highlight the importance of preserving our documentary heritage, improving access to archival records, and shaping the future of archives in South Africa.

Prof Resenga Maluleka from the Unisa - Information Science presented “Riding the History Wave: Oral History as a Subject in South African Education” at the SASA Conference 2026.

His presentation highlighted the value of oral history in preserving lived experiences, strengthening historical knowledge, and ensuring that community voices remain part of South Africa’s education and archival landscape.

Mr Nkwane Bashio Mogotle, a law student from the UNISA, presented on “Digital Archival Recordkeeping in the Fourth Industrial Era: Evaluating the Legal and Policy Framework for Sustainable Archival Governance” at the South African Society of Archivists - SASA Conference 2026.

His presentation highlighted the importance of strong legal and policy frameworks in protecting digital records, supporting sustainable archival governance, and ensuring access to authentic records in the digital era.