Society

What are the current trends in German society? Our articles and dossiers will keep you informed.

Our events and online information highlight current issues from the perspective of Germany and South Africa.

Unless stated otherwise our events are open to the public. You will find ticket details with each entry. Events and dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances.
    The Tatort commissioners investigating a crime at a women’s football club. Photo: Krause Burberg © SWR

    Murder at the whistle

    The crime series “Tatort” is one of the most popular shows on German TV. In addition to excitement and action, the program is always filmed in new locations and covers a range of current social topics – including women’s football.More ...
    Darmstadt, Mathildenhöhe,
Copyright: Office of Economics and Urban Development

    German Cities and Regions: an Excursion

    Germany – a country in the heart of Europe, reinvented in 1945 and redefined in 1990 through the reunification of the two German states, the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic.More ...
    Ras Africa, © Binyam Mengesha

    Cultural Management in Africa   deutschenglishfrançais

    11 cultural managers from 10 African countries take part in the second round of the advanced training programme.

    Cultural Programme for the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban

    The Goethe-Institut South Africa realises concerts, workshops performances and an exhibition at COP17 in Durban.

    goethe.de/climate   deutschenglishespañol

    platform for reflections from an artistic and cultural scientific perspective on climate change as well as for projects around the world

    über(W)unden - Art in troubled times

    From 7th to 11th of September 2011, the Goethe-Institut South Africa focuses on narratives and artistic approaches to trauma.

    Weblog: Moving Africa   deutschenglishfrançaisportuguês

    Pan-African exchange is the main goal of the Moving Africa program, which enables African artists to travel to the most important festivals in Africa. On this blog, they share their experiences.

    Dossier: Gender   deutschenglish

    Gender and Society: The dossier challenges traditional role attributions.

    Internet for your cell phone

    Surfing the web on the move with 'goethe.mobi'.

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    Meet the Germans

    What is typical about them? Read portraits and interviews of people worth knowing and Rory MacLean’s blog from Berlin.