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THE DANGERS OF USING CRIMINAL SANCTIONS TO LIMIT FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND TO ENFORCE SOCIAL COHESION

On 15 November 2023, Parliament’s second house of Parliament – the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) – passed the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill despite countless submissions from various stakeholders opposing the Bill’s clear curtailment of the constitutionally-entrenched right to freedom of expression. The Bill will now go to the National Assembly for concurrence.

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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS SACROSANCT

The FW de Klerk Foundation discusses the pro-Palestine group’s disruption of a peace prayer gathering on November 12 at Sea Point promenade was unjustified and a clear violation of the prayer group’s constitutional rights to free speech and peaceful demonstration.

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BEHIND THE NATIONAL STATE ENTERPRISES BILL: A MISSED REVOLUTION

In September 2023, South Africa witnessed a watershed moment as the National State Enterprises Bill made its debut in the National Assembly. This milestone bore the promise of revitalising not only the country’s governance arena but, more importantly, its beleaguered state-owned enterprises (SOEs). However, this Bill’s initial allure as a harbinger of reform is, but a mirage.

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GEPF’S TRANSFORMATION AGENDA: BETWEEN LAW AND REALITY

The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) recently introduced a transformation policy aimed at addressing historical inequalities within South Africa and the financial sector. While the GEPF’s intentions are undoubtedly noble, it is crucial to scrutinise the policy for potential legal conflicts and practicality.

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The FW de Klerk Foundation is proud to share their 2023 Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Report Card.