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Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Honorary Lecture 2026

Please join the livestream of the 2026 FVZS honorary lecture on 18 March at 18:00. Please click here for the details!

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South Africa’s Path to Inclusion: Successes and Limitations

About 5% of the population continues to face barriers, while sign language, sports, and dialogue demonstrate their potential for inclusion.

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SA NCOP steps 2025
Internship opportunity!

Parliamentary Research Programme 2026

Have you ever wanted to work in South Africa's Parliament? Click here to learn more about an exciting internship opportunity!

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Review of President Ramaphosa's address to a joint sitting of...

Post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Critical Thinking Forum

Event in Cape Town, hosted by the Mail & Guardian - click here for more information

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South Africa’s G20 Presidency

A Signal for Multilateralism

South Africa proved itself a capable host, a skilful negotiator, and a determined advocate of multilateral solutions.

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Positive Parliament!

Democracy needs participation

In four short publications, Dr Kristen Heim opens up the doors of the South African parliament to us.

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Democracy needs participation

Positive Parliament!

In four short publications, Dr Kristen Heim opens up the doors of the South African parliament to us.

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Democracy needs participation

Positive Parliament!

In four short publications, Dr Kristen Heim opens up the doors of the South African parliament to us.

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South Africa and BRICS+

How is South Africa positioning itself between BRICS+, the West and its own interests?

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Internship opportunity

Parliamentary Research Programme 2025

Have you ever wanted to work in South Africa's Parliament? Click here to learn more about an exciting internship opportunity!

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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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A KAS-Scholar Opinion Piece by Neil du Plooy

The MK Party Phenomenon: Investigating the explosive debut of South Africa’s third largest party

The 2024 election saw the sudden rise of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), led by former President Jacob Zuma, becoming a major political player, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpu...

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Lukhanyo Chubana

African Democracy Essay Award 2024: 2nd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Boitshepo Motsumi

African Democracy Essay Award 2024: 3rd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Obituary for former Federal President of Germany, Horst Köhler

On 1 February 2025, former German President Prof. Dr Horst Köhler died at the age of 81.

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African Democracy Essay Award 2024: 1st place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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KAS Election Testimonials

Reflections and statements from KAS sector 'friends' and partners about the importance of voting ahead of the national elections this year.

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Dechanel Slaffa

African Democracy Essay Award 2023: 3rd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Bernice Naidu

African Democracy Essay Award: 2nd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Siviwe Stephen Dube

African Democracy Essay Award 2023: 1st place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Use your voting superpower!

Pledge To Vote

Voting is a cornerstone of democracy; it is how citizens keep their government accountable and ensuring sustainable socioeconomic development.

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