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“South Africa’s Position in the World Today”

The FW de Klerk Foundation Annual Conference 2025 - recording available here!

Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the speech by President FW de Klerk that initiated South Africa’s constitutional transformation process

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On 19 June 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa was ceremonially sworn in for a second term of office in Pretoria. IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire
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South Africa's new government of national unity: progress or stagnation for the country?

How did the government of national unity come about, what is its track record to date and where do the government partners have the greatest overlaps?

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ESG principles and Disclosures in the UK and SA

Environmental, Social and Governance reports are a key tool for a more sustainable market economy. Please find our partners' latest review of this policy approach here.

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Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities for Young People

Join this exciting in-person Nelson Mandela University event in Gqeberha, proudly hosted by CANRAD and KAS.

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African Democracy Essay Award 2024

The Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of our annual essay writing initiative.

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How to find employment with your humanities degree

Careers Event 2024: Formative Futures

🗓 Join us together with South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) for an evening spotlighting the impact of humanities degrees in today’s job market.

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A Daily Maverick Live Journalism Webinar

Your GNU Cabinet: Examined, Explained, and Unpacked.

An in-depth discussion on President Ramaphosa’s recent Cabinet and National Executive appointments.

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General Elections 2024

Find out all you need to know about the South African General Elections that took place on the 29th of May.

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South Africa before the elections

Elections to the national parliament and all provincial parliaments will be held in South Africa on 29 May 2024.

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KAS South Africa Team

Our country office has been active in South Africa since 1982 and overcoming the legacy of apartheid is a cross cutting goal in the work of our office.

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Welcome

Welcome to the Website of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in South Africa. From its Cape Town office, the Foundation coordinates a wide range of activities that aim to assist South Africa in its process of democratic consolidation. A liaison office in Johannesburg complements and supports our work.

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A KAS-Scholar Opinion Piece by Neil du Plooy

The MK Party Phenomenon: Investigating the explosive debut of South Africa’s third largest party

The 2024 election saw the sudden rise of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), led by former President Jacob Zuma, becoming a major political player, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpu...

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Lukhanyo Chubana

African Democracy Essay Award 2024: 2nd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Boitshepo Motsumi

African Democracy Essay Award 2024: 3rd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Obituary for former Federal President of Germany, Horst Köhler

On 1 February 2025, former German President Prof. Dr Horst Köhler died at the age of 81.

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African Democracy Essay Award 2024: 1st place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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KAS Election Testimonials

Reflections and statements from KAS sector 'friends' and partners about the importance of voting ahead of the national elections this year.

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Dechanel Slaffa

African Democracy Essay Award 2023: 3rd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Bernice Naidu

African Democracy Essay Award: 2nd place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Siviwe Stephen Dube

African Democracy Essay Award 2023: 1st place

We celebrate the work of our partner Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University as they uncover and develop new writers.

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Use your voting superpower!

Pledge To Vote

Voting is a cornerstone of democracy; it is how citizens keep their government accountable and ensuring sustainable socioeconomic development.

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