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28.02.2020 Article

On FW de Klerk, apartheid - acknowledging the past crucial in determining our present, future

When Ambassador Martin Schäfer gave a speech at the Annual Conference of the De Klerk Foundation on January 31, to celebrate De Klerk's historic speech in the National Assembly in 1990, he did not anticipate the issues he alluded to becoming relevant again two weeks later, he writes for News24.com.

Column for News24
05.09.2019 Article

A crime that cost more than 50 million people their lives

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier pointed out in his speech in Wielun, Poland, that Germany, despite its history, was allowed to grow to new strength in Europe and in this world. He said that's why as Germans, we must do more for Europe, writes Martin Schäfer for News24.com.

Ambassador Schäfer's latest column
23.10.2019 Article

What the Rugby World Cup teaches us about Tackling global problems

We Germans have learned our lesson from history: Only if our neighbours, friends and partners thrive as we do, we will do well in the long-run. In Africa, this is called Ubuntu, writes Ambassador Martin Schäfer for News24.com.

Ambassador Schäfer's latest column
19.05.2019 Article

Congratulations to the people of South Africa for the strength of your Democracy!

Whether in Brussels, Pretoria or Berlin, we all still face many challenges when it comes to elections. Voter participation certainly is a key one; getting young people out to vote in particular. South Africa unfortunately is no exception, writes Martin Schäfer for News24.com.

Column for News24
24.04.2019 Article

Are we drawing the right reasons from the past?

It's crucial to address the many facets of one's history: to not accept the easy answers, but to take a closer look; to debate our past openly and controversially. Even if that is painful, writes Martin Schäfer for News24.com.

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14.04.2019 Article

German Ambassador Martin Schäfer: On pride, patriotism and proper pronunciation

“I don't believe constitutional patriotism ever means complacency with the status quo. On the contrary, it means to me that it's crucial to get involved.” Here's Ambassador Schäfer's latest opinion piece News24.com. On pride, patriotism and proper pronunciation.

Ambassador Schäfer's column at News24
12.04.2019 Article

Interview at Cliff Central

On April 12, Ambassador Schäfer sat down with Careth Cliff on his radio Show. Listen into the interview.

Ambassador Schäfer with Gareth Cliff
25.03.2019 Article

#DiplomaticallySpeaking

“What a great and multi-faceted, welcoming and hospitable, complex and complicated country!,” read Ambassador Schäfer's interview with The Diplomatic Society #DiplomaticallySpeaking

Interview with the Diplomatic Society
11.03.2019 Article

Martin Schäfer: Don't make investment in SA an ideological issue

“German companies don't just want to make a quick buck and leave at the slightest headwind. They understand that they must commit to transformation and overcoming the legacy of apartheid”, writes Ambassador Schäfer in his OpEd for News24.com.

Ambassador Schäfer's column at News24
24.01.2019 Article

France, Germany confirm a commitment to a united Europe

Read German Ambassador Schäfer's and French Ambassador Farnaud's take on Franco-German friendship and their commitment to #EuropeUnited in an article published in Pretoria News.

Opinion column in Pretoria News
09.07.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion column

HuffPost column: On emphathy, the past and feeling speechless.

German Memorial Day
25.06.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion column

HuffPost column: In braais or business, you need friends who stick around

A South African braai
11.06.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion column

HuffPost Column: German Ambassador On Peace, Justice And Biltong.

The United Nations Secretariat and General Assembly buildings in New York
23.05.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion column

HuffPost Column: What happened to the promise of 2010?

South African Football fans at a World Cup 2010 match
21.04.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion colum

German Ambassador: Let the sun shine in! SA's solar market is ready to boom

Sunrise over the German Embassy's solar panels
20.03.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion column

A media can be a pain in the neck... And rightly so!

Press conference
05.05.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion colum

How a coalition government could actually be a success in SA

Coalition parties CDU and SPD
04.03.2018 Article

Huffington Post: Ambassador Schäfer's regular opinion colum

'South Africa, the world is watching - and it is learning from you'

South African flag

Whats Up This Week, Mr Ambassador

Ambassador Schäfer handed over an original Jersey to Sello Hatang.German National team Germany Football Team - Die Mannschaftand coach Jogi Löw pay tribute to Madiba and Nelson Mandela Foundation... Cherishing memories of FIFA World Cup 2010 in Mzansi ... ... And hoping for #MadibaMagic in the year of #Mandela100 in Russia! #BeTheLegacy #WhatsUpThisWeek

Sam Nzima

A photograph can open our eyes - to injustices, to brutalities, to what needs to be changed. South African veteran photographer Sam Nzima's photo of Hector Pieterson did exactly this. We will always be grateful for his courage and iconic work. #RIPSamNzima

German Ambassador Martin Schäfer

German Ambassador Martin Schäfer is no newcomer to South Africa, having worked here from 2007 until 2011. He then became the German Foreign Office’s spokesperson.

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