Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
South Africa Office

34 Bompas Road
Dunkeld West
Johannesburg

+27 11 341 0270
+27 11 341 0271
Info.sa(at)fes.de

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Just and Sustainable Socio Economic Transformation
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Just and Sustainable Socio Economic Transformation

FES believes in building political agency and engagement for moving towards an alternative economy that places social justice at its core. More

Democracy and Political Culture
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Democracy and Political Culture

The persistence of inequality, exploitation, oppression, violence, corruption and commodification of public services has caused a big credibility crisis for South Africa’s democracy. More

Internationalism and Multilateralism
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Internationalism and Multilateralism

The fundamental crises of our time ask for international responses. International relations are too important to be left to governments or foreign policy experts alone. More

Youth Leadership programme
Youth Project

Youth Leadership programme

Over the course of one year, 25 young leaders grapple with the challenges facing South African society and imagine alternative pathways out of SA’s crises in the Fort Hare Autumn School. More


Voices

Voices

The negative effects of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation on society and democracy make people less likely to participate in public dialogue and trust progressive democratic institutions.

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Opinion

Opinion

The ongoing struggles for democracy and social justice rely on new ideas, new ways of doing things and new generations joining in.

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Podcasts

Podcasts

With each podcast, we strive for authenticity, conversational dynamism, and thoughtful co-creation of networks.

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Renewal of political culture

Renewal of political culture

What if ‘renewal’ meant going beyond cynicism and a world of pandemics and war?

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Events

09.04.2025 | Democracy and Political Culture | Event

“Anger is not sustainable as an organizing tool. It does not give us the longevity to topple inequality and change the economy of this country.


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| Socio Economic | Event

Celebrating the Resilience of Women in Politics and Political Spaces


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| Socio Economic | Event

Lydia Kompe-Ngwenya was a shop steward for Metal and Allied Workers Union (MAWU) thereafter was with TGWU which became SATAWU while MAWU became NUMSA…


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Voices

Voices

The negative effects of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation on society and democracy make people less likely ... More

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FES South Africa on Youtube

FES South Africa on Youtube

Get more videos from our Youtube-Playlist on the FES Channel. More

Opinion

| Voices

April 2025: The "steady erosion of infrastructure has profoundly affected the quality of life in Gauteng". Our colleague Phindile Kunene calling for…


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| Voices

March 2025: Make your coalition work. Don't copy the far right's agenda or sound. Invest in a capable state, in public services and infrastructure.…


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| Voices

March 2025: "Racial redress interventions such as land expropriation and redistribution are essential for transforming the country’s persistent…


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| Voices

Dr Khwezi Mabasa argueing for a more progressive tax system at SABC News.


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IPS Journal

IPS Journal

IPS-Journal is an active debate platform addressing questions of international and European politics. More

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FES Africa Department

FES Africa Department

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has been promoting the values of the Social Democracy in Africa for over 40 years. We work for social justice, democracy, peace and international solidarity on the continent.

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FES South Africa on Youtube

FES South Africa on Youtube

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