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Welcome to the Website of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in South Africa. From its Cape Town office, the Foundation coordinates a wide range of activities that aim to assist South Africa in its process of democratic consolidation. A liaison office in Johannesburg complements and supports our work.
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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...
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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...
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Meet our exceptional #KAS Scholars!
During the KAS Scholar Day 2026, our scholars engaged in a rich and interactive programme in Cape Town.
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Protests and Looting
A new wave of xenophobic violence is rocking South Africa, laying bare deep social and political divisions.
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Olga Karungi - KAS-iNtaka Law & Technology Scholar 2026
The Faculty has been very pleased this year to welcome our 4th annual KAS-iNtaka Postgraduate Scholar in Law & Technology, Olga Karungi.
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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.
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South Africa’s Fragile Political Centre
South Africa’s political centre is searching for direction in the face of growing populism, social inequality, and a fracturing party landscape.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Mega-Events as Development Policy? Cape Town’s Legacy 16 Years After the World Cup
The long-term lessons of the 2010 FIFA World Cup for infrastructure, urban development, and governance in Cape Town.
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