Since its inception in mid-2025, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has provided a harrowing “X-ray” of South Africa’s law enforcement agencies.
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s Human Rights Report Card assesses South Africans’ enjoyment of constitutional rights and presents over 30 recommendations to strengthen human rights and freedoms.
Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation, reflects on the series of high-stakes conflicts that have reshaped geopolitical landscapes, fractured international alliances and, most critically, exacted a devastating toll on civilian populations that have defined the early 21st century.
The FW de Klerk Foundation has submitted comments to Parliament on the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Amendment Bill, which proposes the creation of a single state-owned entity to finance, develop and manage South Africa’s national bulk water infrastructure.
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Amendment Bill
The FW de Klerk Foundation pays tribute to the life and legacy of Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, reflecting on his enduring contribution to South Africa’s struggle for freedom and the building of its democratic institutions.
CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LINGUISTIC RIGHTS REPORT CARD In celebration of Heritage Day each year, the FW de Klerk Foundation releases its Cultural, Religious and Linguistic
HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT CARD Each year, in honour of Human Rights Day, the FW de Klerk Foundation invites South Africans to examine the degree to
The FW de Klerk Foundation urges government to end local government impunity by enforcing Auditor-General findings, strengthening accountability, stabilising coalitions, and ensuring competent, ethical councillors to protect communities’ welfare.
