On 29 May, South Africans will go to the polls to vote in the country's 7th democratic elections. There is great uncertainty about the outcome: South Africans are witnessing arguably the toughest election campaign in the country's young democracy. Read our Election Special just published.

With their tailored, holistic programme, the Wilderness Camps of our partner Bergzicht Training help students to reflect, learn and connect.

Michael Hendrickse, Western Cape Provincial Head of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, gave an insightful interview to Mike Pothier, Program Head at the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office recently.

The Hanns Seidel Foundation’s Civics Academy hosted a #CivicsChat on its different social media platforms recently to discuss the topic “What is Democracy” with an online audience. Guest speaker Dr Nomsa Masuku, Commissioner at the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), shared her insights on the theme of the session and the questions raised.