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Book presentation

SA Foreign Policy Ten Years On

With this publication that documents the path South African foreign policy has followed since 1994, the South African Institute of International Affairs is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Discussion

South Africa 2014: The Role of the Youth

Sol Plaatje Aardklop Academy (SPAA) Discussion Series

Members of the SPAA discuss future scenarios and develop a vision of South Africa in the year 2014 based on available research. The findings will be presented to the public during the Aardklop Festival in Potchefstroom.

Forum

The 2004 Election Results: Interpreting the mandate(s)

During the discussion the panellists will analyse the nature of the electoral mandate that voters have given political parties in the recent general elections.

Workshop

How to apply the Bill of Rights

Training of Magistrates

"Adjudicating issues involving arrested, detained and accused persons" is the title of a KAS-training workshop for magistrates. The training focuses on considerations involved in the application of the Bill of Rights.

Book presentation

The politics of state resources

Party funding in South Africa

A new KAS-publication focuses on the theory and practice of the use of state resources during and between elections in South and Southern Africa.

Discussion

South Africa 2014: Poverty & Unemployment

Sol Plaatje Aardklop Academy (SPAA) Discussion Series

Members of the SPAA discuss future scenarios and develop a vision of South Africa in the year 2014 based on available research. The findings will be presented to the public during the Aardklop Festival in Potchefstroom.

Book presentation

The politics of state resources

Party funding in South Africa

A new KAS publication focuses on the theory and practice of the use of state resources during and between elections in South and Southern Africa.

Forum

The Use of State Resouces in South Africa's Elections

KAS/EISA Policy Briefing

Party funding and recent cases of abuse of state resources are issues that will be covered during a policy briefing for parlamentarians, party politicians, civil society representatives as well as the media.

Forum

Forum "Youth & Elections"

Promoting political participation

Ten years after the first democratic elections in South Africa many young South Africans don't make use of their democratic right to vote. What are the reasons for this trend and what can be done to promote political participation?

Discussion

South Africa 2014: Economic Growth & Sustainability

Sol Plaatje Aardklop Academy (SPAA) Discussion Series

Members of the SPAA discuss future scenarios and develop a vision of South Africa in the year 2014 based on available research. The findings will be presented to the public during the Aardklop Festival in Potchefstroom.

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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.