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Seminar

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Socio-Economic Future of South Africa

SEFSA Conference

The seminar will address the socio-economic challenges of joblessness and social cohesion in South Africa.

Discussion

Discourse Cafe' with Michael Jordaan

KAS and the FVZS Institute invite students to meet renowned representatives from different walks of life. The aim is to promote a vibrant dialogue on current political and socio-economic issues and foster a culture of informed debate.

Discussion

Imagining a future that has not yet emerged

DDP-DUT Frank Talk Series

In many ways current politics and protests have highlighted how divided South Africa remains. Together we will ask difficult questions, seek honest responses to these, share our stories, and imagine what it would mean to live in a just country.

Book presentation

Rethinking Reconciliation:Evidence from South Africa

This publication uses a decade of public opinion survey data to answer key questions about the extent of progress in South African reconciliation.

Workshop

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Midlands provincial sensitization workshop for traditional leaders

The first workshop for traditional leaders targeted 25 chiefs and village headmen/women (23 attended) as key decision makers on communal land matters in rural areas. Topics covered included constitutional/statutory provisions of land administrations.

Discussion

SEFSA Dialogue: Role of Civil Society in Shaping South Africa’s Future

Socio-Economic Future of South Africa is a meeting of civil society actors, faith community and business people. They deliberate ways of dealing with the socio-economic challenges facing South Africa.

Discussion

The Digital Age: Social Media Use, Expression and Innovation

SPL/CFCR/KAS Youth Forum

The digital age with its opportunities and risks will be the focus of a youth forum, jointly hosted by CFCR, SPL and KAS. Students from various schools in the Western Cape are invited to share their experiences with social media.

Expert conference

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Elections and Monitoring in Africa: A Playbook for Democrats?

In response to a growing concern of the lack of faith in African elections and the widespread use of digital and other means to undermine electoral processes in Africa, the dialogue seeks to evaluate key recent elections.

Workshop

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management

The workshop brings together practitioners, academics and civil society in a dialogue about the role of municipal by-laws and how they implement the new Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).

Book presentation

Roadmap for Sustainable Biofuels/Bioenergy in Southern Africa

Regulatory Frameworks for Improved Development Potential?

The event gives an overview of the scientific background of bioenergy and takes a critical look at possible risk factors for the environment and society by biofuel plants.

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South African Council of Churches Voting Workshops

2024

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung supported voter education dialogues in diverse townships in Katlehong, Vosloorus, Thokoza, Tembisa, Orlando West, Zandspruit, Diepsloot, Clayville, Dobsonville, and Molapo between February and March.

FW de Klerk Annual Conference 2024: Follow up report

Author: David Vorbau

The FW de Klerk Foundation Annual Conference 2024, held in collaboration between the FW de Klerk Foundation and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation South Africa, took place on February 2nd in Cape Town.

Has the ANC lost touch with South Africans: Summary

Author: David Vorbau

In a lively discussion on Wednesday, January 31, moderated by Rebecca Davis (Daily Maverick), Moeletsi Mbeki and Professor Nicola de Jager delved into the current state of the ANC and its historical mission

Civil Society Network Convergence For South Africa forms new network

Civil society network Convergence4SA (C4SA) held a one-day strategy session on Wednesday 6 December 2023.

Masterclass in Coalition Governance Leadership

A two-day masterclass on coalition government was held in Cape Town on November 7-8, hosted by the CiviNovus group and supported by KAS SA. This event was a follow-up and an opportunity to discuss the democratic future of our country with South Africa's distinguished politicians, academics and thought leaders.

National consultation of church leaders

Promoting ethical leadership qualities - Elections 2024

Strengthening participatory democracy, transparency, accountability and good governance.

Free Market Foundation on Privatisation

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung South Africa (KAS), together with our partner organization Free Market Foundation South Africa (FMF), held an expert exchange on the 8th of November with the theme of Infrastructure Privatization aimed at businesspeople, academics, and representatives of civil society.

KAS South Africa Alumni Dinner 2023

Author: Luisa Kerner

On 29 September 2023, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) hosted its traditional Alumni Dinner in Cape Town. The event brought together about 30 current and former scholars and KAS partners. Such events provide opportunities and a platform for alumni and partners to network, collaborate and exchange ideas on political as well as socio-economic issues.

FVZS Institute 2023

11th Annual Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert (FVZS) Honorary Lecture

Auditor General of South Africa, Ms Tsakani Maluleke

“Good governance is the foundation upon which a successful nation is built. It is not merely a buzzword."

Conference report: Reform of the Criminal Justice Administration in South Africa

Author: Koogan Pillay

This report is intended as the main text reference material to the 6 February 2023 hybrid event at UCT. It is targeted at policymakers and policy influencers and freely available to the general public. It contains a summary of the presentations and discussions at the event.