Baruch College/CUNY, Johannesburg & Cape Town, April 09 - April 16, 2016

Sat, Apr 09, 2016

8:05 AM

arrive Johannesburg

day 1

arrive Johannesburg

SA 204

meet ISP Program Manager at the airport

9:45 AM - 11:15
AM

group breakfast

12:00 PM - 3:00
PM

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

afternoon

Europa restaurant

transfer to hotel/check-in

bus/walk

1 x bus transfer

free to relax
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for event

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

welcome dinner

bus transfer/Rosebank
Grill House

return to hotel

Sun, Apr 10, 2016

dress code: smart

casual

bus transfer

welcome to the Rainbow Nation

breakfast

day 2
hotel

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

orientation talk by Baruch faculty and ISP Program Manager

conference room

9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for event

dress code: casual

(closed shoes
recommended)

9:30 AM - 12:00
PM

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.

12:00 PM - 1:30
PM

group lunch

bus/walk

Sakhumzi restaurant

free for sightseeing & shopping

OR

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

optional cultural event: game drive in the Rhino and Lion Reserve
enjoy this excellent game-viewing opportunity and observe white rhino,
bengal and siberian tigers and the beautifully fascinating white lions

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Mon, Apr 11, 2016

exploring SAs business climate

breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

day 3
hotel
dress code: business
formal

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:00 AM - 12:00
PM

visit: South Africa after Mandela: socio-economic development and

business prospects of the country
Ernst & Young
Clifford Sacks, Managing Partner TAS
Cilla Cinnamond, Africa Milestone Program Manager | Africa People
Talent Team
Andy Bates, Partner
management presentation, discussion

1 x bus full day

12:00 PM - 1:30
PM

group lunch

Ernst & Young

afternoon

visit: healthcare in SA: challenges & opportunities

e.g. Merck
management presentation, discussion

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

visit: going global by going local

FCB South Africa
Thabang Skwambane, Managing Director
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

case study: sustainable development in rural community

The Lonely Road Foundation
Mr. Thabang Skwambane, Founder
Michelle Walford, General Manager
management presentation, case study, brainstorming session

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

networking dinner with the Lonely Road Foundation

FCB Lifestyle Area

return to hotel

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Tue, Apr 12, 2016

gaining competitive advantage

day 4

5:30 AM - 5:30 AM

meet in hotel lobby, collect boxed breakfast

hotel

5:45 AM - 5:45 AM

depart for visit

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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

industry
Petra Diamonds
Steven Klopper, Mining Manager
Anton Wolmarans, Mineral Resource Manager
Sibanye Gold (owned by Gold Fields)
management presentation

9:00 AM - 11:30
AM

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

industry
Petra Diamonds
underground or surface tour of the Cullinan Diamond Mine

12:30 PM - 2:00
PM

group lunch with Petra Diamonds managers

Q & A session and discussion over lunch

3:30 PM

Wed, Apr 13, 2016

1 x bus full day

Cullinan Diamond Mine

return to hotel

discover Cape Town

5:30 AM - 5:30 AM

check out, collect boxed breakfast

6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

transfer to the airport

9:10 AM - 11:20
AM

dress code: business

casual (closed, flat
shoes)

day 5
dress code: casual
1 x bus transfer

transfer to Cape Town (duration approx. 2 hours)

MN 121

arrive Cape Town

boxed lunch

12:30 PM - 3:30
PM

3:30 PM

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
transfer to hotel/check in

bus/walk/cable car

bus transfer

rest of the day at leisure

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Thu, Apr 14, 2016

market specifics & opportunitites

breakfast

8:15 AM - 8:15 AM

morning

day 6
hotel
dress code: business
formal (closed, flat
shoes)

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

visit: (Group A) retail strategies for income diversified pupulation

e.g. Woolworths
management presentation, discussion

2 x bus full day

9:00 AM - 10:30
AM

visit: (Group B) banking the unbanked: mobile technology as the new

age of financial inclusion
Standard Bank
Simon Coetzee, Head: Cape Town Business Centre
management presentation, discussion

12:00 PM - 1:00
PM

group lunch
:

hotel restaurant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

visit: (Group A + B) Can South Africa's manufacturing sector rise

again?
Grotto Velo Tank & Equipment
Mr. Tony Gerrans, CEO
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session

conference room

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

visit: (Group A + B) Can South Africa's manufacturing sector sector rise

again? Part II
e.g. Grotto Velo Tank & Equipment
Mr. Tony Gerrans, CEO
tour of facilities

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

visit: Group A + B) wine industry in South Africa: achieving

competitive excellence through innovation and differentiation
Vrede en Lust
Mr. Etienne Buys, Managing Partner & General Manager
management presentation, discussion, tour of premises, wine tasting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

group dinner at a winery

restaurant

return to hotel

bus transfer

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Fri, Apr 15, 2016

future outlook

day 7

breakfast
8:15 AM - 8:15 AM

9:00 AM - 11:00
AM

hotel
dress code: business
formal

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

visit: (Group A) property development in Cape Town: an African
success story
V & A Waterfront
Mike Brokenshire, Director: Planning & Development
management presentation, discussion

2 x bus half day

visit: (Group B) lessons to grow by: private equity in South Africa

PSG Private Equity
Nico de Waal, CEO
Vantage Capital
management presentation, case study, discussion
11:45 AM - 1:00
PM
afternoon

Fish Market restaurant

group lunch
free for sightseeing & shopping
OR

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

optional cultural event: trip to Robben Island

take the ferry across to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela served
his prison term for his rebellion against the Apartheid regime

8:00 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner

8:15 PM

farewell dinner with face painting and interactive drumming session

return to hotel

Sat, Apr 16, 2016

dress code: smart

casual
bus transfer/restaurant
bus transfer

depart for USA

day 8

breakfast
morning

sts pay individiually

hotel

check out/store luggage at the hotel

free to relax or shopping

12:30 PM

transfer to the airport

3:10 PM

depart for USA

1 x bus transfer
SA 346

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