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Anti-Xenophobia Dialogue

Xenophobic violence has long been a problem in South Africa and the threat it poses to communities and individuals has been recognised for some time. The aim of the dialogue is to find solutions to deal with xenophobic violence.

Conversation

Discourse Cafe with Prof. Christi van der Westhuizen

This discussion series provides young South Africans with the unique opportunity to meet renowned personalities from politics, academia, business and civil society and engage with them on topical issues concerning South Africa's young democracy.

Conversation

Discourse Cafe with Prof. Christi van der Westhuizen

This discussion series provides young South Africans with the unique opportunity to meet renowned personalities from politics, academia, business and civil society and engage with them on topical issues concerning South Africa's young democracy.

Discussion

Community awareness on landownership rights for women

Community awareness outreach for women's land use and land ownership

The community awareness raising discussions and messages promoted land use and land ownership rights for women and possible means of legal redress and how to demand these rights. The event included speeches, poems, comedy and local drama displays.

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Project "White Rose Art and Writing Project"

Exhibition and Award Evening

This evening awards the high school students and teachers who have contributed to the White Rose Art & Writing Project, which aims to create awareness of the power of art in fighting injustice. The title alludes to the White Rose Resistance Movement.

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Youth Dialogue

The first discussion is on Xenophobia: How does poverty and unemployment influence this phenomenon and how does it violate Human Rights? The second discussion will focus on the high cost of tertiary education in South Africa.

Book presentation

Political Parties in South Africa

Do they Undermine or Underpin Democracy?

This book offers a different assessment of the health of South Africa´s political system. Introducing the book and hosting a panel discussion is editor Ms Heather Thuynsma from the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Lecture

Annual FVZS Honorary Lecture with Judith February

Judith February, renowned political analyst and commentator will talk about the current state of democracy in South Africa, in particularly the unprecedented level of corruption and its impact on governance and the independence of institutions.

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Annual SAIIA-KAS Careers Evening

Unlimited Paths with your Humanity Degree

The annual SAIIA-KAS careers evening informs learners and students what career opportunities a degree in the Humanities can open up. Students have the opportunity to meet potential employers and receive information about internships and scholarships.

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Jährlicher SAIIA-KAS Karriereabend

Aussichten eines gesellschaftswissenschaftlichen Studiums

Der jährliche SAIIA-KAS Karriereabend zeigt Studenten der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften, welche Möglichkeiten ihnen mit ihrem Abschluss offen stehen – von Auslandsaufenthalten über Praktika bis hin zu Stipendien.

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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.

Gangster State and the Republic of Gupta

SA Ubuntu Networking Breakfast with Pieter-Louis Myburgh

The networking breakfast with Pieter-Louis Myburgh on 06 December 2019 took place under the title “Gangster State and the Republic of Gupta”. The event was jointly hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the SA Ubuntu Foundation and is part of a series of networking breakfasts in 2019.