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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR TRANSPARENT MUNICIPAL RECOVERY PLANS AMID R400 BILLION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BACKLOG

2026-10-26

South Africa faces an estimated R400 billion backlog to repair and upgrade ageing water infrastructure across 107 water services authorities. The FW de Klerk Foundation calls for transparent, municipality-specific recovery plans with clear deadlines, measurable milestones and accountable authorities. Reliable access to water is a constitutional right, and infrastructure spending must translate into measurable improvements in service delivery.

A VISIT TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN’S HOME

2026-10-26

On Tuesday, 20 October2026, a delegation of the FW de Klerk Foundation comprising of Deputy Chairperson Christina Teichmann and Legacy Manager Brenda Steyn visited the SA Children’s Home in Gardens, Cape Town, where they met with Nina Crawford and Dico van Eeden to learn more about the home’s history and mission.

RED FLAG: NO OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINAL VERSION OF ELECTORAL REGULATIONS.

2026-10-23

The FW de Klerk Foundation has raised concerns about a change introduced into the final Municipal Electoral Regulations that was not included in the draft published for public comment. The Foundation argues that the addition of a sworn-statement requirement for election objections raises important questions about meaningful public participation, electoral transparency, and compliance with Constitutional Court principles governing post-consultation amendments.

GAUTENG EDUCATION: AMBITIOUS PROMISES, VAGUE COMMITMENTS

2026-10-23

Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s 2026 State of the Province Address highlighted Gauteng’s education achievements, including strong matric results and plans for new schools, AI initiatives and improved admissions systems. However, a closer examination of the Gauteng Budget, Department of Education Annual Report and Auditor-General findings reveals ongoing challenges such as overcrowded classrooms, infrastructure backlogs, admissions delays and governance concerns. This analysis explores whether the province’s education commitments are specific enough to ensure transparency, accountability and measurable progress.

WHY THE BRONKHORSTSPRUIT WATER CRISIS VIOLATES THE CONSTITUTION

2026-10-21

The FW de Klerk Foundation raises concern over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, warning that contaminated drinking water threatens constitutional rights, public health and human dignity. The Foundation calls for transparency, accountability and urgent reforms to address systemic weaknesses in South Africa’s water governance and infrastructure management.

CULTURAL RIGHTS MUST HAVE MEANING IN PRACTICE

2026-10-20

Cultural rights have meaning when they are realised in practice. The FW de Klerk Foundation’s CRL Report Card 2026 examines key developments affecting cultural, religious and linguistic communities, from Khoi and San recognition to cultural participation and customary practices.

PROTECTING FREEDOM OF BELIEF IN SOUTH AFRICA

2026-10-19

South Africa’s Constitution strongly protects freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief and opinion. Yet recent debates surrounding the CRL Rights Commission’s proposed self-regulatory framework for the religious sector have raised important questions about the relationship between accountability, religious autonomy and State involvement. This article examines the constitutional protections afforded to religious communities, the controversy surrounding the Section 22 process, and why safeguarding freedom of belief remains essential to South Africa’s democracy, diversity and human rights culture.

CORRUPTION WATCH V SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND OTHERS

2026-10-16

The Constitutional Court’s judgment in Corruption Watch v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others confirms that meaningful public participation is a constitutional requirement in the appointment of Chapter Nine institution commissioners. The Court found that Parliament’s failure to provide adequate information, sufficient time and accessible avenues for public comment rendered the Commission for Gender Equality appointment process unconstitutional.

COMPARING SOUTH AFRICA AND TURKEY’S APPROACH TO THE RIGHT TO HOUSING, ESPECIALLY IN URBAN AREAS

2026-10-15

As cities expand and housing demand rises, governments face growing pressure to provide safe, affordable and adequate housing. This article compares South Africa’s rights-based approach to housing, grounded in constitutional protections and human dignity, with Turkey’s development-driven model focused on large-scale housing delivery and urban renewal. By examining both systems, it highlights key lessons for addressing urban housing challenges while balancing efficient delivery with the protection of fundamental rights.

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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR TRANSPARENT MUNICIPAL RECOVERY PLANS AMID R400 BILLION WATER INFRASTRUCTURE BACKLOG

A VISIT TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN’S HOME

RED FLAG: NO OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINAL VERSION OF ELECTORAL REGULATIONS.

GAUTENG EDUCATION: AMBITIOUS PROMISES, VAGUE COMMITMENTS

WHY THE BRONKHORSTSPRUIT WATER CRISIS VIOLATES THE CONSTITUTION

CULTURAL RIGHTS MUST HAVE MEANING IN PRACTICE

PROTECTING FREEDOM OF BELIEF IN SOUTH AFRICA

CORRUPTION WATCH V SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND OTHERS

COMPARING SOUTH AFRICA AND TURKEY’S APPROACH TO THE RIGHT TO HOUSING, ESPECIALLY IN URBAN AREAS

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