Discourse

The Goethe-Institut South Africa deals with many topics and issues, including critical ones. Relevant topics are discussed and debated both locally and globally in various formats and offerings.

Zeitgeister Keyvisual Illustration: © El Boum

Cultural work must remain independent!

Debates about antisemitism

Organisations such as the Goethe-Institut must not become the ‘extended arm’ of the government, particularly in difficult political times. Tests of conviction and moral imperialism will not help to overcome crises.

Prof. Dr. Carola Lentz Photo: Goethe-Institut / Loredana La Rocca

House of African Feminisms (HoAF) © House of African Feminisms

Autobahn

Zeitgeister Magazine

This edition of “Zeitgeister” magazine is dedicated to the motorway, with all its magic and contradictions. Join us on a journey through almost 100 years of “Autobahn” history in Germany, with a few detours onto the highways of Africa, Asia and America. Safe travels!

Highway © Unsplash / Jeremy Bishop

Power Talks

Can a European cultural institution actually play a role in the cultural landscape of Africa…are cultural institutes situated north on the globe now confined to being pure donors…or can they share in the dialogue of the south [and] ask to partake in, or even help shape, processes that are decidedly emancipatory?

Powertalks .

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