Events

Analysis of South Africa’s 2021 local elections and coalitions Report Launch

This is not another GBV talk. We have been here before, and the results have been the same. This time we take a different turn.

We want a sustainable and fair economic system characterized by low emissions, resource conservation and social inclusion.

Both globally and in South Africa neoliberal policy voices and private sector interests continue to dominate debates on climate and energy policy.

The Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII), with the support of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa, is hosting a three-webinar series on the Basic Income Grant (BIG) on the 13, 20th and 22nd of October 2021, respectively.

This is not another GBV talk. We have been here before, and the results have been the same. This time we take a different turn.

What does Social Democracy have to offer today?

A report into the absence of water governance in the Limpopo River Catchment.

What is to be expected from a possible new coalition government?

The seminar will attempt to answer the question of whether it is possible to change social relations of production within the current capitalist economy, and explores whether community owned renewable energy is a potential step in this direction.

A critical reflection on the Socially Perceived Necessities (SPN) in attaining a Decent Standard of Living (DSL)

FES UP Winter School on Social Democracy and Civic Participation for Young Leaders

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa commissioned a study, building on an initial report published in May 2020 [link - “Water risks of fossil fuel mega projects in Limpopo: the MCWAP and the EMSEZ”]

Since the arrest of Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa (on July 9, 2021), parts of the country have been engulfed in a series of destructive protests – mainly looting of businesses and shopping malls.

Join the Fort Hare Autumn School Alumni Network for their second youth month dialogue on 30 June 2021 for a dialogue on ‘Youth Participation in Politics and Governance.

Join the Fort Hare Autumn School Alumni Network on 23 June 2021 for a dialogue on ’Access to Quality Education’.

"to be a responsive and engaged network of scholars committed to furthering the objectives and interests of the FHAS Alumni Network and interests of FES"

In response to the relentless global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, wealthy countries are rapidly rolling out and even 'stockpiling' vast quantities of vaccine doses.

South African government's poor performance in addressing the historical injustices through land redistribution has

seriously depleted public confidence in the role of state in land reform.

Concerned Africans Forum presents South Africa's Africa Agenda prospects and challenges web seminar