KAS-SAIIA Careers Event 2026: Beyond the Degree – Humanities Careers in a Transitioning World

This flagship event, in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung, will address how the new world order will influence careers in the humanities, particularly in the Global South.
The Role of Social Protection in Supporting Africa’s Response to Climate Change

Join experts to explore integrating social protection into Africa’s loss and damage response in order to protect livelihoods and economies.
Tax and Digitalisation in Africa: Lessons for the G20 GovTech Agenda

The global DPI agenda is substantially informed by experiences from the Global North and South Asia. Africa has its own vast array of contributions to add to the debate.
Futures of Circular Economy in SADC: Beyond Linear Economies

Join the South African Institute of International Affairs for the launch of a new report titled ‘Envisioning the Future of Circular Economies in SADC’.
Making Sense of the Complex Security Situation in the DRC and the Great Lakes

This seminar explores the current situation in eastern DRC, the prospects for SAMIDRC and the need for a long-term political solution.
Secessionism, Self-Determination and the Role of Digital Diplomacy

This webinar will present findings from SAIIA’s research into the struggle for state recognition, focusing on the cases of Somaliland and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, as well as the role digital diplomacy can play as a foreign policy tool for unrecognised states.
Ireland’s Future and Relations with South Africa

SAIIA Western Cape invites you to an evening with Ireland’s Ambassador to South Africa, Austin Gormley, who will discuss the political, economic, cultural and people-to-people dimensions of the relationship between Ireland and South Africa.
Working with the Future: TVET Skills Foresight and Governance for SA’s Green Hydrogen Economy

Join SAIIA for the launch of our research on South Africa’s skills development ecosystem to prepare for the future green hydrogen economy.
South Africa’s New Voting System and Launch of the State Capture Commission Special Report

Join SAIIA for a workshop that will unpack the ins and outs of South Africa’s new voting system to be introduced during the 29 May elections.
Are Coalition Governments the Future of African Democracies?

Join SAIIA and Rivonia Circle for a workshop that will explore key questions around governing coalitions while also reflecting on the importance of quality, free and fair elections in Africa and how election observation is perceived on the continent.