South Africa: “Strengthening democracy is about building trust in the system” Published: 20 December 2016 Like nobody else Thuli Madonsela stands for the compliance of constitutional maxims in South Africa. In her seven years in the office as “public protector”, she repeatedly uncovered various abuses of powers by the political elite. We talked to the winner of this year’s German Africa Award. By Maria Kind and Layla Al-Zubaidi
We are the state: In everyday life in South Africa democracy must repeatedly be fought for anew Published: 7 June 2016 South Africa's democracy was fought hard, the catalog of fundamental rights is now one of the most advanced in the world, but these must be claimed. Our office in Cape Town encourages feminist training, education and self-organization of discriminated groups.
The Ethical Struggle to Be Human: A Shack Dwellers Movement in South Africa Published: 19 January 2016 In 2005 Black shack revolted because they felt betrayed by the government. After that they started to organize their protest. Their demand for recognition goes beyond the liberal tradition of “inclusion” in a political or legal system. By Nigel C. Gibson
“South Africa has the negotiating capacity” Published: 27 November 2015 South Africa is highly dependent on coal but also considered a leader on climate policy. How does it look at the upcoming climate summit in Paris? An interview with Richard Worthington. By Richard Worthington
BRICS Summit: Restructuring Global Affairs Published: 11 August 2014 India's new prime minister Narendra Modi succesfully presented his ideas of national development on his first international summit. Its most important outcome: a common BRICS Development Banc that could challenge the global financial order. By Avani Tewari
“I was a prisoner” Published: 28 May 2014 Despite South Africa’s Constitution of 1996 being considered one of the most advanced worldwide, the LGBTI community in South Africa faces violence, harassment, intimidation and hate crimes. With numerous projects, the Heinrich Böll Foundation seeks to improve the situation of the LGBTI community in South Africa. By Caroline Ausserer
Perspectives #5/08: The divided ANC Published: 17 December 2008 Issue 05/2008 of Perspectives discusses South Africa's young democracy. It seems inevitable that 2008 will prove itself to be a definitive year for South Africa’s young democracy. Exactly what kind of future trajectory it will deliver is to be seen – the current state of the nation is that of flux.
The Global Financial Crisis and Emerging Economies: Role Model South Africa Published: 10 November 2008 South Africa’s National Credit Act has attracted the attention of policymakers worldwide who are keen to prevent reckless lending practices. The NCR is already assisting neighbouring Namibia to develop similar legislation. By David Marrs
