KAS-SAIIA Careers Event 2026: Beyond the Degree – Humanities Careers in a Transitioning World
This flagship event, in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung, addressed how the new world order will influence careers in the humanities, particularly in the Global South.
‘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.
Beyond Infrastructure: Financing South Africa’s Water Future
On 13 July, SAIIA, DNA Economics, GreenCape and Infrastructure Fund held a webinar exploring how South Africa can shift the focus from water infrastructure deficits to the financing solutions needed to build resilient municipal water systems.
Reflections with Civil Society: Power, Coalition Governance and Electoral Reform
On 1 July, SAIIA hosted a webinar unpacking key insights from a recent conference on democracy, coalition governance, civil society and electoral reform.
Reforming MDBs in Africa: What Are the Perspectives From Client Countries?
On 23 June, SAIIA & ODI Global explored how Multilateral Development Banks can better serve regional clients and what future G20 presidencies should focus on through partnerships with local institutions, think tanks and academia.
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.
The War in Ukraine: A Crossroads for 21st Century International Order
SAIIA’s Western Cape branch will host Ambassador Dr Oleksandr Scherba on 2 June, where he will outline Ukraine’s perspective on the war and what is at stake for the international order.
Under Duress: Journalism in Authoritarian Contexts
On 25 May, Dr Richard Stupart participated in a webinar with the Wits Centre for Journalism to discuss a new report exploring journalism in authoritarian contexts.
South Africa’s Foreign Policy in an Era of Global Fragmentation: Trade, Geopolitics and International Law
The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) are hosting a symposium on 25 May exploring how global instability, trade tensions and geopolitical competition are reshaping South Africa’s place in the world.