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The Legacy of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the traditional Rwandan gacaca courts each represent different approaches to transitional justice after the Rwandan Genocide of 1994.

Workshop

Master Class: Adopting, Adapting and Up-Scaling

‘What Works’ in Municipalities

KAS in partnership with Impumelelo hosts a series of Master Class Workshops for South African municipalities to showcase and discuss Best Practices in Water- and Wastemanagement, Energy Efficiency, Green Job Creation and Service Delivery.

Seminar

Critical Law and Governance Perspectives on Food Security in South Africa

Exploring the Role of Policy-Makers and other Stakeholders

Food Security plays a crucial role in promoting social and political stability in Sub-Saharan Africa. Policy Makers, Government Officials and Civil Society Representatives are invited to discuss the topic from a legal point of view.

Workshop

Community Dialogue on "Active Citizenry" for the Youth

Understanding how Government works.

This discussion series, jointly hosted by KAS, the Democracy Development Programme and the Citizens Movement, invites young South Africans to reflect on their role as active citizens in a democratic South Africa.

Expert talk

National Water Policy Review

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) in partnership with KAS invites water law practitioners, academics and representatives from relevant environmental groups to discuss the draft of the National Water Act Amendment Bill and give input.

Workshop

African Civil Society Dialogue on Development in Fragile Contexts

A Contribution to the Global Debate

The objective of the African Civil Society Dialogue is to collect input from African civil society organizations and African experts on aid in fragile states. Outcomes from this workshop will be presented at the Transatlantic Civil Society Dialogue.

Workshop

Community Dialogue on "Active Citizenry" for the Youth

What can I do in a democratic country to raise my concerns?

This discussion series, jointly hosted by KAS, the Democracy Development Programme and the Citizens Movement, invites young South Africans to reflect on their role as active citizens in a democratic South Africa.

Discussion

Brazil, India, South Africa

Is there a ‘Democracy Consensus’ emerging in the South?

Renowned speakers from politics, academia and society discuss the question whether there is a new ‘Democracy Consensus’ emerging in the global south. The discussion will focus on the countries Brasil, India and South Africa.

Discussion

Discourse Café

with Dr Bali Sishi

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

Community Dialogue on "Active Citizenry" for the Youth

What is my role as a young person in South Africa?

This discussion series, jointly hosted by KAS, the Democracy Development Programme and the Citizens Movement, invites young South Africans to reflect on their role as active citizens in a democratic 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.