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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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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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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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Has the African National Congress lost touch with South Africans? Party over the people

Moeletsi Mbeki & Rebecca Davis together with Professor Nicola de Jager discussed de Jager's latest paper.

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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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2024

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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Busi Sibizo

Meet our KAS Scholar

Meet one of our great KAS Scholars Busi Sibizo who reflects on her experience as one of our 2023 scholarship holders. Busi is currently doing her Masters in Political Studies at th...

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Obituary for Wolfgang Schäuble

Wolfgang Schäuble was an exceptional figure in German politics. He earned great respect and recognition at home and abroad, but also across the political spectrum. We remember him w...

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Bongi Molefe

Meet our KAS Scholar

Meet one of our exceptional #KAS Scholars, Bongi Molefe a Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg alumni who reflects on her experience as one of our 2023 scholarship holders.

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Coalition Governance in South Africa: Dedicated Desired State...

#INTEGRITASZA Conference 2023

The 2023 #Integritas conference will focus on the topic of coalition government. The event is open to the general public and provides a platform for stakeholders to jointly develop ...

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OUTA explainer video

How should Parliament work?

Please enjoy this superb video by our partner organisation OUTA on a) how SA's government works, b) why parliament is failing, c) what parliament should do and d) how to fix SA.

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