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CAN TECHNOLOGY SAVE DEMOCRACY? A LOOK INTO AI AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

2026-05-10

As South Africa approaches the 2026 local government elections, the growing role of artificial intelligence presents both democratic risks and democratic opportunities. While misinformation, synthetic media and declining public trust threaten electoral integrity, technology can also strengthen civic education, improve access to verified information and reconnect young people to democratic participation. The real challenge is therefore not whether technology can save democracy, but whether it can be responsibly used to strengthen constitutional resilience, public trust and active citizenship.

SOUTH AFRICA FINALLY HAS AN AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES. NOW WHAT?

2026-04-21

South Africa’s appointment of Roelf Meyer as ambassador to the United States marks more than a routine diplomatic posting – it signals the restoration of constitutional statecraft at a time of strained bilateral relations.

THE REAL COST OF THE IRAN WAR ON SOUTH AFRICA: FROM TEHRAN TO THE TILL

2026-04-14

South Africans are already paying for the Iran war through higher fuel, transport and food costs, as global oil shocks are directly transmitted into a vulnerable, import-dependent economy.

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND WORK OF STEVEN GRUZD

2026-03-31

The FW de Klerk Foundation mourns the passing of Steven Gruzd, a leading South African international relations scholar and a principled advocate for democratic governance across Africa.

AGOA RENEWAL OFFERS SHORT-TERM CERTAINTY, BUT IS NO PANACEA

2026-02-10

AGOA’s renewal offers welcome short-term certainty for South African exporters, workers and communities after months of trade uncertainty. But continued US tariffs are eroding the real benefits of preferential access, placing jobs, competitiveness and value chains under growing pressure. This moment must be used wisely to protect livelihoods and to pursue diversified, constitutionally grounded trade and economic reforms for the future.

SOUTH AFRICA’S FOREIGN POLICY NEEDS A CONSTITUTIONAL RESET

2026-01-30

South Africa’s foreign policy must be grounded in the Constitution, guided by international law, human rights and principled non-alignment, and applied consistently without fear, favour or ideological double standards.

SOUTH AFRICA AT UNGA 2025: CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES ON THE GLOBAL STAGE OR DIPLOMACY BY DEFAULT?

2025-10-02

Thando Malinga analyses President Ramaphosa’s recent statements at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, how these statements reflect the values of our Constitution, as well as the constitutional alignment and consistency of the positions we support.

THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PRESS STATEMENT CAUTIONING AGAINST PRAISE FOR ZIMBABWE’S LAND REFORM

2025-09-03

The FW de Klerk Foundation notes with deep concern the recent remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa in which he appeared to praise Zimbabwe’s land redistribution policies.

AFRICAN SOLIDARITY MUST SERVE CONSTITUTIONALISM AND THE YOUTH

2025-08-22

The Foundation welcomes the Liberation Movements Summit’s declaration and genuine African cooperation that could strengthen constitutionalism and deliver measurable gains for young people.

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CAN TECHNOLOGY SAVE DEMOCRACY? A LOOK INTO AI AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

SOUTH AFRICA FINALLY HAS AN AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES. NOW WHAT?

THE REAL COST OF THE IRAN WAR ON SOUTH AFRICA: FROM TEHRAN TO THE TILL

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND WORK OF STEVEN GRUZD

AGOA RENEWAL OFFERS SHORT-TERM CERTAINTY, BUT IS NO PANACEA

SOUTH AFRICA’S FOREIGN POLICY NEEDS A CONSTITUTIONAL RESET

SOUTH AFRICA AT UNGA 2025: CONSTITUTIONAL VALUES ON THE GLOBAL STAGE OR DIPLOMACY BY DEFAULT?

THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PRESS STATEMENT CAUTIONING AGAINST PRAISE FOR ZIMBABWE’S LAND REFORM

AFRICAN SOLIDARITY MUST SERVE CONSTITUTIONALISM AND THE YOUTH

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