Shanees Nkandu outlines the recent developments regarding citizenship in South Africa and the protection of this right by the Constitution and the Constitutional Court.
On 25 April 2025, a FW de Klerk Foundation delegation visited U-turn and learned more about the important services that they provide for the homeless.
Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation, reflects on former British prime minister Harold Macmillan’s 1960 “Winds of change” speech in relation to the changes currently occurring, both locally and internationally.
Ismail Joosub considers the high stakes Parliament faces as it prepares to receive a revised national budget, on 21 May, with waning confidence in the ability of both the executive and Parliament to provide clear fiscal leadership, and proposes the establishment of an Office for Budget Responsibility.
On 15 April 2025, a FW de Klerk Foundation delegation visited the Breakfast Club at the Good Hope Seminary Junior School in Vredehoek, Cape Town.
Ismail Joosub, Manager of Constitutional Advancement, considers South Africa’s emerging political tri-bloc, the VAT increase and GNU clearing house mechanism’s potential.
Ezra Mendel, Intern of the Constitutional Advancement Programme, reflects on and celebrates the South African Institute of International Affairs’ recent conference which aimed to empower the youth and allow them to familiarise themselves with the Youth 20.
Ismail Joosub outlines the cost of postponing the National Budget Speech for schools and the deterioration the nation should expect if education funding shortfalls continue.
Ezra Mendel, the Foundation’s Constitutional Advancement intern, was recently selected to participate in South African Institute of International Affairs Youth Programme and reflects on the experience.
