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Is there a future for local government?

It’s a measure of the state of South Africa’s municipal sphere that Treasury has cut off equitable share funding transfers from the fiscus to 69 municipalities in the run up to an e...

Meet our exceptional #KAS Scholars!

At KAS, we believe in fostering the next generation of leadership and innovation. We are absolutely delighted to introduce our exceptional scholars, Bongi Molefe and Kutloano Malahl...

Meet our exceptional #KAS Scholars!

During the KAS Scholar Day 2026, our scholars engaged in a rich and interactive programme in Cape Town.

Proteste und Plünderungen

Eine neue Welle fremdenfeindlicher Gewalt erschüttert Südafrika und offenbart tiefe gesellschaftliche und politische Risse. Irreguläre Migration wird zunehmend zum Sündenbock einer ...

Olga Karungi - KAS-iNtaka Law & Technology Scholar 2026

South Africa’s public service is entering a new phase

On 27 May 2026, the New South Institute (NSI), in partnership with KAS, convened a seminar examining the practical implications of public service reform in South Africa.

South Africa’s Fragile Political Centre

South Africa’s Path to Inclusion: Successes and Limitations

South Africa is at a crucial point in its inclusive development. Despite legal progress and growing political attention, around 5 per cent of the population continues to face barrie...

South Africa’s G20 Presidency

The South African G20 summit was a prestige boost for the country at the Cape. South Africa proved itself a capable host, a skilful negotiator, and a determined advocate of multilat...

The Future of South Africa’s Public Service

New research from KAS and NSI provides a data-led roadmap for professionalizing the workforce and overcoming systemic recruitment and retention gaps.