Brazil´s Populist Pendulum: The Outcome and Lessons

“Brazil´s Populist Pendulum: The Out-come and Lessons” was the theme of the SAIIA Speakers Meeting, hosted by the South African Institute for International Affairs (SAIIA) in partne...

Transformative Leadership confronts the past to shape the future we want

The networking breakfast with Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng on 08 November 2019 focused on the topic “Transformative leadership confronts the past to shape the future we want”.

Can Democracy and Peace finally come to Mozambique?

On 13 November the fourth and last event in the SAIFAC Africa Forum series for 2019 was held at Constitution Hill. The topic was “Can democracy and peace finally come to Mozambique?...

Unpacking the Report of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture

The breakfast discussion focused on unpacking of the Report by three invited experts, who shared their opinion and expertise with the audience.

Strong Cities 2030 Conference, 13 - 15 October 2019

Strong Cities 2030 Conference 2019

The conference by KAS and the City of Johannesburg will focus on innovative approaches to overcome urban inequality.

The African Continental free trade agreement (AfCFTA): An enabler, not a deliverer

“…It is not trade and free-trade agreements that raise incomes, but the good-will and solidarity of the participating parties…” - Read more on the topic by Prof Faizel Ismail.

Women and Justice

What are the obstacles faced by women in South Africa when trying to access all forms of justice?

Corporate Diplomacy: What is it and why is it important?

Annual Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Honorary Lecture

Read about the previous Honorary Lecture to commemorate Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert. According to his legacy, Marianne Thamm addressed issues of freedom and the future of journalism.

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to the Website of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in South Africa. From its Johannesburg 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 Cape Town complements and supports our work.