Christo van der Rheede discusses the recent concerning reports indicating that the state of Afrikaans (and multilingualism by extension) is in decline, the different links of the Afrikaans value chain and how these links must be rethought to strengthen the state of Afrikaans.
Ismail Joosub recognises how transformation is often treated as a political checkbox, when it is an ethical imperative, and shares ways that government and the private sector can achieve actual social progress.
The FW de Klerk Foundation encourages the Madlanga Commission to keep pace and not linger to give wrongdoers time to regroup, and suggests ways for it to succeed. The rule of law cannot wait.
The Foundation welcomes the Liberation Movements Summit’s declaration and genuine African cooperation that could strengthen constitutionalism and deliver measurable gains for young people.
Amirah Hassim outlines how South African youth will bear the brunt of the US tariffs, given their persistently high unemployment rate, and proposes ways to mitigate this burden through diversification.
1 August 2025 is D-day for South Africa as a looming trade shock becomes reality: the United States is set to impose a punitive 30% tariff on South African exports. Ismail Joosub proposes how South Africa can recalibrate and cushion ourselves against such threats going forward.
The FW de Klerk Foundation releases its “Integrity and Oversight in South Africa’s Law Enforcement: 1994-2025” report which analyses the collapse of public trust and accountability in law enforcement agencies – and charts a bold path forward.
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes Statistics South Africa’s proposal to establish a national register for informal and small-scale businesses.
Ismail Joosub analyses the recent conflict in the Middle East and questions whether those in leadership positions remember that escalation and “self-defence” attacks are not the only options – diplomacy is not dead.
