CONSTITUTIONAL CROSSFIRE: LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS DURING 2023
2024-01-10
During 2023, Parliament considered a mix of positive legislation and legislation that falls seriously short of constitutional standards.
During 2023, Parliament considered a mix of positive legislation and legislation that falls seriously short of constitutional standards.
On 26 October 2023, the National Assembly passed the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, which it believes will improve the quality of basic education received by the majority of South African learners by creating a more just and equitable education system.
On 15 September, the FW de Klerk Foundation made a written submission to the National Council of Provinces on the National Health Insurance Bill. The Foundation analysed key failures of the NHI Bill with specific reference to the constitutional principle of the Rule of Law and rationality, the feasibility of the proposed system and governance concerns, coupled with the unfettered power of the Minister of Health (“the Minister”).
“World Youth Skills Day” gives every nation the chance to evaluate how well its young are being prepared for the work environment of tomorrow. However, the basic education system in South Africa is not providing our young with a solid enough basis for future skill development.
2019 Annual Report Card on Cultural, Religious and Language Rights Introduction For centuries the central theme of South Africa’s history has been interaction
While public hearings on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill continue nationally, it is no surprise that the majority of the comments received have voiced strong opposition to it.
This “Youth Day” asks us to recognise the immense potential of the youth – as a collective body in our society, but also in light of the many obstacles that hinder their possibilities and progress.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is pleased to share the success of the recent inter-school debate, organised in collaboration with The National Foundations Dialogue Initiative (NFDI) and held at King David Victory Park High School on 29 May.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is pleased to share the success of the recent inter-school debate, organised in collaboration with The National Foundations Dialogue Initiative (NFDI).