‘Verantwortung‘ and Ubuntu: Common German and South African Perspectives in a Fragmented World

On 23 July, SAIIA and the German Embassy in Pretoria hosted a high-level dialogue featuring a keynote address by German Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul.
The Press, the Public and Modern War: Bearing Witness, Confronting Apathy

On 17 June, SAIIA’s Western Cape Branch hosted a discussion on key themes in media and war debates.
Beyond South Africa’s G20: Sustaining Africa’s Voice and Priorities

On 11 June, SAIIA, in partnership with AUDA-NEPAD, hosted a G20 dialogue exploring the legacy of South Africa’s G20 presidency and opportunities to advance Africa’s priorities under future presidencies.
Global Turbulence and Regional Leadership: Post-SONA Dialogue on South Africa’s Foreign Policy in 2026

On 13 February, SAIIA, SALO and IGD hosted an interactive dialogue assessing how South Africa’s international relations agenda features in the 2026 SONA and interrogating the country’s foreign policy posture.
G20 Social Summit Side Event: Advocacy for a Whole-of-Society Just Transition – Strategies and Recommendations

The South African G20 presidency underscores an inclusive and equitable energy transition, aligning with its theme of solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
Gulf Investment in Green Economic Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Join SAIIA and the Rihla Initiative for Green Economic Growth as we examine how Gulf capital can accelerate Africa’s green transition, with South Africa as the entry point for regional scaling.
Reimagining South Africa Together: A Proposal for a Truly Citizen-led National Dialogue

How can the National Dialogue be organised to reflect a citizen-led and inclusive approach?
Enhancing Global Trade Cooperation Amid Rising Protectionism: Can South-South Cooperation Be the Answer?

Join SAIIA and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Africa for a dialogue analysing South-South Cooperation within the context of an evolving global trade environment.
T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue: Strengthening African Agency in the G20

Join AUDA-NEPAD, SAIIA, the IGD and IPATC for this T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue that aims to address Africa’s priorities.
South Korea-South Africa Dialogue

SAIIA and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea hosted a dialogue exploring the commitments made between South Korea and African countries.