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In South Africa, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom supports pioneering empirical research projects, publications and roundtable discussions that provide an alternative platform for debate and the free exchange of ideas. These activities address the social and economic challenges facing South Africa as it continues to develop. They aim to offer practical policy recommendations and solutions.Well-researched studies and recommendations strengthen public awareness of issues concerning South Africa’s political and economic development. An important part of the Foundation's work focuses on collaboration with the Democratic Alliance (DA) - South Africa's liberal voice.
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Calling young innovators: Pitch your idea on a global stage
With her innovative research in these cells, Emmie Chiyindiko impressed the judges at the Falling Walls Lab Cape Town, co-hosted by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the University of Cape Town. ‘Falling Walls Labs’ are events held around the world in which budding innovators have just three minutes to pitch a groundbreaking idea that stands to change the world for the better. The winners of these international labs come together in Berlin, Germany each year.
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Cry, the beloved country – South Africa’s shambolic vaccination situation
The second wave of the Corona pandemic has hit South Africa with full force. But the government has no plan for procuring vaccines, nor for distributing them. Mass vaccination requires months of preparation, the establishment of complex control systems, and the strategic deployment of resources. None of this necessary preparation has yet taken place.
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Omicron in South Africa: a sour note
“We are deeply disappointed by the decision of several countries to prohibit travel from several Southern African countries following the identification of the Omicron variant. This is a clear and completely unjustified departure from the commitment that many of these countries made at the meeting of G20 countries in Rome last month. These restrictions are unjustified and unfairly discriminate against our country.”
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The story of Jacob Zuma and Al Capone
On Tuesday, South Africa’s apex court found former President Jacob Zuma to be in contempt of court and sentenced him to a term of 15 months imprisonment. The Constitutional Court’s decision is a resounding affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. The court’s message is crystal clear: all are equal before the law and subject to its sanctions, even a former president. Citizens have been wondering for a while whether Zuma would be jailed.
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Hanoi and Cape Town are not far away
Meeting virtually has become the new normal for people and organisations on earth. Face-to-face discussions became screen-to-screen. FNF Vietnam sees this as an opportunity for the foundation to grow as a global family.
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Official Observers to the Elections in South Africa
Elections are the expression of the will of the people and they determine the fate of a country’s political, social and economic growth. With this act, the Foundation is demonstrating its commitment to advancing the pillars that safeguard democracy in developing countries.
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FNF Sponsors South African Study Tour for PH Officials
This year, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) will be hosting a delegation of Philippine officials for a series of conferences in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, organized by the local regional office of the FNF.
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#YouthDay2022 46 Years Later!
To commemorate 46 years since the historical #SowetoUprising of 16 June 1976, FNF's Cape Town liberal workshop is to release a series of eight video profiles. The series captures the thoughts and perspectives of 46 South African YOUTH in the present day. Do they still remember, do they still care?
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Mayor Dan Plato Launches Youth Civic Education Workshops
Mayor Dan Plato launches youth civic education workshops: Future Citizens Project. The future of Cape Town lies in the hands of the thousands of young people in communities across our city. The key to multiplying our gains as an innovative local government today is empowering our young residents to become active citizens for tomorrow.
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Speaking in his home language Colrerd presents his product, which is translated into English. This so all of Africa can hear about his innovation, which broadcast across eighteen community radio stations in Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Namibia and Zambia. On the Freedom Pioneers of Africa programme, listers give their thoughts on initiatives presented by upcoming innovators and whether the initiative would work in their environments. Colrerd also received feedback on his work from our resident Global Connector, Bianca Praetorius. Bianca is a startup pitch coach who offers insights into all things technology, digitisation and innovation. LISTEN HERE: 👉 https://iono.fm/e/1198863 #Innovation #Electricity #Water #Freedom #Entrepreneurship #FNFreedomToCreate
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Colrerd Nkosi is a young Malawian who innovated with basic materials to generate and connect his village to electricity. Using a bicycle dynamo and an old refrigerator compressor, Nkosi at the age of 21, was able to bring electricity in his village. Since then, more households continue to be connected. The households pay $1 per month for maintenance. The money has helped in expanding the grid. Only 10 percent of the Malawi population is connected to electricity. Speaking in his home language Colrerd presents his product, which is translated into English. This so all of Africa can hear about his innovation, which broadcast across eighteen community radio stations in Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Namibia and Zambia. On the Freedom Pioneers of Africa programme, listers give their thoughts on initiatives presented by upcoming innovators and whether the initiative would work in their environments. Colrerd also received feedback on his work from our resident Global Connector, Bianca Praetorius. Bianca is a startup pitch coach who offers insights into all things technology, digitisation and innovation. LISTEN HERE: 👉 https://iono.fm/e/1198863 #Innovation #Electricity #Water #Freedom #Entrepreneurship #FNFreedomToCreate
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Inspiring Women 2022 | Reflections of ACT Wazalendo's Shadow Minister of Health, Dr. Nasra Nassor, following a recent FNF - International Academy for Leadership (IAF) programme with Women In Politics!
