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Workshop

Voices of the Future

How citizen journalists can hold us accountable

Citizen journalists play an important role in society because they often provide a differentperspective on events compared to the mainstream media. The workshop aims to help citizens engage issues that affect their community.

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Dialogue on deaf people's rights

Deaf people face great challenges within the communities in terms of being misunderstood or being ill-treated. The Lindelani Youth Forum and the Democracy Development Program took the initiative to host a dialogue on the topic.

Book presentation

Launch of the Human Rights Report Card 2017

The CFCR assesses annually the progress of government in implementing Human Rights as enshrined in the Constitution. The findings form part of this publication which will be launched in partnership with KAS and the CRL Rights Commission.

Event

"YEESS" - Youth Employment Enterprise & Skills Summit

The "YEESS"-summit is a youth activation initiative to promote the engagement of youth through skills training, positive mind-set, enterprise readiness, networking and finding solutions with key stakeholders to youth unemployment in South Africa.

Workshop

Title Deed Stakeholder Workshop

This workshop, hosted by the Restitution Foundation and supported by KAS, discusses the pros and cons of granting title deeds as a tool of empowerment for poor households.Representatives from academia, NGO's and various churches share their views.

Workshop

IFP Municipal Leadership and Development Programme

This training programme, jointly hosted by KAS and the SPL aims to enhance the competencies of local government leaders and to build the capacity of local municipalities towards the vision and actions related to quality governance.

Discussion

Discourse Cafe' with Justice Zakeria Yacoob

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.

Forum

Public Forum

Reflections on the State of the Nation Address

Das Democracy Development Program lädt zu einem öffentlichen Forum über die Rede zur Lage der Nation.

Forum

Public Forum

Reflections on the State of the Nation Address

You are invited to a public forum about the reflections of the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Expert conference

The FW de Klerk Foundation Annual Conference

The Constitution and Governance - At Another Crossroad

The annual conference series aims to highlight and discuss topical issues that are pertinent to South Africa's young constitutional democracy. High profile speakers share their insights regarding the country's political and economic future.

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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.