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Lecture

Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert honorary lecture

with Jay Naidoo

The Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student Leadership Development hosts an annual honorary lecture to stimulate critical thinking and discussions around topical societal, economical and political issues.

Discussion

Discourse Café

with Prof. Russel Botman

The FVZS Institute in cooperation with KAS organises a series of "Discourse Café"- events, providing students with the unique opportunity to meet renowned representatives from politics, academia, civil society and the media.

Workshop

Water Law and Governance Workshop

Water law experts, representatives of environmental groups and water practitioners discuss the future implications of the National Water Act Amendment Bill. The aim of the meeting is to come up with legal recommendations for Parliament.

Expert conference

14th International Winelands Conference

Innovation for the Urban Age

The international conference explores innovative approaches in managing challenges related to rapid urban growth. Focus areas include: sustainable service delivery, innovative leadership and governance practice as well as economic development.

Discussion

Discourse Café with Alan Knott-Craig Jnr.

The event "Discourse Café" offers students the opportunity to meet one of the most renowned South African young entrepreneurs, Alan Knott-Craig Jnr. The discussion will focus on the challenges that entrepreneurs face when starting a business.

Discussion

Good Public Leadership

Breakfast discussion with former South African President FW de Klerk

Breakfast discussion on Good Public Leadership with the former South African President FW de Klerk.

Congress

Women's Innovation Trade Fair 2014

Igniting Economic Possibilities For Women

The Women's Innovation Trade Fair (WITF) is a platform enabling women to have greater economic impact in society.

Workshop

Carnegie Workshop

Overcoming Poverty & Inequality in South Africa

Experts and members of Civil Society focus on four challenges facing communities in South Africa:Employment,Education,Drug Abuse and Housing. The workshop aims to showcase solutions and best practice models that already exist in South Africa.

Expert conference

Think Tanks and the Transformation of Africa

THE FIRST AFRICAN CONTINENTAL THINK TANK SUMMIT

The Summit will be held under the University of Pennsylvania’s Think Tank and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP), with the aim to provide a regional forum to engage and discuss challenging policy and organisational issues facing think tanks in Africa.

Symposium

South Africa at 20

THE NEED FOR REAL TRANSFORMATION

Transformation plays an important role in the Government's policies and is essential for the future success of South Africa. Participants of this symposium will dicuss strategies for real social and political transformation in South Africa.

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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.