Westminster College, Johannesburg & Cape Town, March 09 - March 18, 2017

Thu, Mar 09, 2017

evening

arrive Johannesburg

day 1

arrive Johannesburg
meet ISP Program Manager at the aiprort

air

transfer to hotel, check-in

bus transfer

rest of the day at leisure

Fri, Mar 10, 2017

past to present

day 2

breakfast

hotel

orientation discussion with faculty and ISP Program Manager

morning

afternoon

evening

conference room

cultural event: Apartheid Museum visit

take this journey to discover the true history of South Africa; this museum, the first of
its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid, the racially prejudiced system that
blighted much of its progress and the triumph of reason which crowned half-a-century
of struggle

bus full day

group lunch

restaurant

visit: South Africa in 2017: growing in turbulent times

e.g. Accenture
e.g. CEO or Head of Research
management presentation, discussion
welcome dinner

bus transfer/restaurant

return to hotel

Sat, Mar 11, 2017

morning

bus transfer

exploring neighbourhoods & townships

day 3

breakfast

hotel

cultural event: guided tour of Johannesburg & Soweto (Kliptown)

visit the most emblematic sites of the city and witness the revolution of a township
that rose out of ashes and gold dust. Learn about the turbulent history and diversity of
the people and cultures in Kliptown. Discuss with the a local leader what it takes to
raise the community out of poverty, using education as the most effective tool. Discuss
what is ahead and contribute to the challenges the community continues to face. At
the end, enjoy a dance performance of the kids and interact with the locals.

bus full day/walk

group lunch

afternoon

cultural event: Soweto bike tour

visit the formal migrant workers hostel and be introduced to conditions of male mine
workers and meet the families that live here today. Cycle through the vibrant
community of Meadowlands, and continue to the Hector Pieterson Memorial, the
historical landmark of the 1976 student's uprising, proceed to the famous Vilakazi
street where Nelson Mandela used to live.

restaurant

bike

rest of the day at leisure

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Sun, Mar 12, 2017

Safari!

day 4

breakfast

hotel

cultural event: Pilanesberg Game Reserve - Game drive

enjoy a game drive in open-air land rovers through Pilanesberg National Park and have
the opportunity to spot the Big Five

bus/walk

lunch: own arrangements

evening

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

morning

return to Johannesburg
rest of the day at leisure

business capital of SA

day 5

breakfast

hotel

presentation: prospecting for solutions: the challenges of South Africa's mining

industry
e.g. Sound Mining
e.g. Business Development Director
management presentation, discussion

hotel conference room

group lunch

afternoon

visit: shaping SA's media and entertainment industry

e.g. Primedia
e.g. Chief Creative Officer
management presentation, discussion

restaurant

bus half day

rest of the day at leisure

Tue, Mar 14, 2017

morning

strategic thinking in a volatile environment

day 6

breakfast

hotel

visit: strategic management: what can big brands teach us about localization?
e.g. Coca-Cola South Africa
e.g. Ford South Africa
e.g. Business Unit Director
management presentation, discussion
group lunch

afternoon

2x bus full day

restaurant

visit: growth strategies in emerging markets: competing locally, regionally and

globally
e.g. BMW
e.g. Clover Industries Limited
e.g. CEO
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
rest of the day at leisure

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Wed, Mar 15, 2017

morning

transfer to Cape Town

day 7

breakfast

hotel

check-out, transfer to airport

bus transfer

transfer to Cape Town (duration approx. 2 hrs)

afternoon

late afternoon

air

cultural event: guided tour of Cape Town and Table Mountain

visit the famous landmarks of Cape Town such as the Castle of Good Hope, St. George's
Cathedral and Company's Garden, and follow with the District Six Museum before
climbing to the top of Table Mountain with a cablecar

bus full day

boxed lunch

on the bus

transfer to hotel, check-in

rest of the day at leisure

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

morning

the bottom line - racial and social divide, healthcare gaps

day 8

breakfast

hotel

visit: healthcare challenges in South Africa

e.g. Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
e.g. Life Healthcare
e.g. Senior Community Coordinator
presentation, discussion

2x bus full day

lunch: own arrangements

afternoon

visit: facing educational challenges

e.g. Graduate School of Business (GSB) UCT
presentation, discussion, meeting with local students
rest of the day at leisure

Fri, Mar 17, 2017

morning

afternoon

evening

looking at SA from different angles

day 9

breakfast

hotel

panel discussion: perspectives on doing business in South Africa

e.g. expat manager, local business leader, young entrepreneur

conference room

group lunch

hotel restaurant

cultural event: half-day Peninsula tour

the tour will take you on a scenic drive to Cape Point along the coast, where youll find
some of the most exclusive beaches and views in the Cape; Chapmans Peak drive,
Cape Point and penguins colony at Boulders Beach, and return via Constantia
farewell dinner with face painting & drumming

bus half day

bus transfer/restaurant

return to hotel

Sat, Mar 18, 2017

afternoon

depart for US

day 10

breakfast

hotel

check-out, transfer to airport

depart for US

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