Jakkie Cilliers News & Updates

'That's no joke': Why Toulon went all in on Boks back Jakkie Cilliers

Rugby Club Toulon Provence Mediterranee head coach Stéphane Beyt-Gamonet revealed that he signed Sp...

Jul 21, 2026 • RugbyPass

Africa at the Center: Power, Partnership, and the Future Global Order

Jakkie Cilliers, Chairman of the Board of the Institute for Security Studies and Director of the Afr...

Jul 15, 2026 • Center for Strategic and International Studies

Versatile Jakkie Cilliers ready for World Cup impact on ‘proud’ journey with the Bok Women

Jacomien “Jakkie” Cilliers only gravitated to rugby at competitive level as recently as 2021. Si...

Aug 24, 2025 • Daily Maverick

Jakkie Cilliers’ boot could be key to Bok Women’s chances of success against Canada

Springbok Women’s goal-kicking ace Jakkie Cilliers’ recent uptick in form could be crucial to th...

Jul 01, 2025 • MSN

Jakkie Cilliers: ‘Africa’s population surge condemns it to poverty’

Where is Africa heading? The question has occupied Jakkie Cilliers for years. He is the founder and ...

Feb 04, 2025 • The Africa Report

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Aug 10, 2024 • Daily Maverick

ANALYSIS | Peacekeeping funding cuts mean Africa must rethink security

African governments must avoid replacing one dependency with another while building more accountable...

Jun 05, 2026 • News24

ANALYSIS | Delayed containment of Ebola could cost DRC and Uganda billions

Over US$700 million in additional health financing is needed to rapidly contain and prevent a wider ...

Jul 10, 2026 • News24

Jakkie Cilliers | Despite the hiccups, African peace mission was a success

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Jun 22, 2023 • News24

How do we regain what was lost? SA’s growth prospects vs potential

Politically, the ANC leadership and coalition choices that lie ahead will determine South Africa’s...

Jul 07, 2025 • News24

GNU has brought 'new hope', but mustn't rest on its laurels

This week, the Institute for Security Studies' Dr Jakkie Cilliers co-hosted a seminar exploring Sout...

Sep 18, 2024 • EWN Sport

Food, family, and healthy living: Rugby star Jakkie Cilliers shares festive fun secrets

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Dec 04, 2025 • News24

Africa defense chiefs to gather in Botswana for US military conference

Defense chiefs from 30 African countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military co...

Jun 21, 2024 • Voice of America

Forecasting African Futures

Mvemba is joined by Jakkie Cilliers, Head of African Futures & Innovation at the Institute for Secur...

Oct 12, 2022 • csis.org

Stellah Kwasi, Jakkie Cilliers, Lily Welborn and Ibrahim Maiga for ISS TODAY

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Jan 14, 2020 • Daily Maverick

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Aug 13, 2025 • Daily Maverick