Philosophy Coffee in the East (of Pretoria) with Johann van Tonder, Economist…
You are cordially invited to a discussion evening on Thursday 24 August 2023 @ PHOBIANS Club, 378 Queen’s Crescent, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 18h00 for 18h30.
The discussion evening is an initiative of PhilCofEast – Philosophy Coffee in the East (of Pretoria)
Our theme topic: “CoalitionReality – Mirage, Courage?”, and specifically its economic ramifications, will be discussed by Johann van Tonder, Economist at MMH Group, speaking in his personal capacity.
Willie Snyman will introduce the speaker and will guide the discussion interaction:
Some information snippets about Johann:
– Matriculated at Wessel Maree High in Odendaalsrus, Free State.
– M.Com (Economics) from the University of the Free State in 1986.
– Various courses at ia the World Bank, Oxford Institute and Pretoria University.
– Currently economist and researcher at MMH Group and consulting for various institutions.
– Previously at the Bureau for Market Research, Unisa (2011-2015), economist responsible for asset allocation at various asset management companies (2007-2011), economic reporter for Rapport/City Press (1998-2007) and economist at the National Treasury (1989-1998).
– Award winning journalist and co-author of Zumanomics (with Raymond Parsons).
– Member of the negotiations team that had to negotiate SA’s return to the international financing community after 1994. He also formulated economic policy still in place today.
– Currently also busy with resarch in Behavioural Economics – to understand why descisions and reactions of consumers in specific groups and classes differ from conventional theory.
– Happily married to Annalene (1989); 2 children Vincent (31) and Anelle (27).
PhilCofEast, a community initiative, aims to establish a discussion platform for hot topical affairs with a spicy philosophical flavour. Held in the East of Pretoria but for all from everywhere. For old and young and for all orientations and cultures.
See (and hear) you there!
Come and see which interesting/eccentric philosophical characters might join us for the evening!
No cost or cover charge – food and drinks for own account.
