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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PROUDLY RELEASES THE POWER OF FINANCIAL POSSIBILITY MONEY GUIDE

2026-08-27

The FW de Klerk Foundation proudly releases The Power of Financial Possibility: South Africa’s 2026 Constitutional Money Guide during Money Smart Week South Africa 2026. Available in full and condensed editions, the practical guide equips young South Africans to learn, earn, protect their money, build assets and understand how public finances shape their lives. It connects personal financial capability with constitutional citizenship, offering practical worksheets, official resources and a 30-day possibility sprint.

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YOU CANNOT BUDGET AN INCOME YOU DO NOT HAVE

2026-08-26

In the first of its Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 articles, the FW de Klerk Foundation confronts a difficult truth: You cannot budget an income you do not have. Against the backdrop of a 47,4% youth unemployment rate, the article examines the real costs of finding work, building a side hustle and managing a first salary. It argues that genuine financial empowerment requires not only personal discipline, but also fair markets, capable government and wider access to economic opportunity.

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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN MONEY SMART WEEK SOUTH AFRICA 2026

2026-08-25

The FW de Klerk Foundation is participating in Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 through a practical constitutional money guide, focused articles, short videos and in-person engagement. Its guide helps young South Africans learn, earn, protect and grow their money while understanding how public institutions shape financial opportunity. The initiative connects financial education with constitutional citizenship, individual responsibility and accountable governance.

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FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR URGENT TRANSPARENCY ON ELECTORAL REFORM PROCESS

2026-08-24

The FW de Klerk Foundation has called on Parliament to provide urgent clarity on how it intends to process the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel (ERCP) report, warning that ongoing uncertainty could undermine meaningful electoral reform before the 2029 elections. The Foundation argues that transparency, accountability and public participation are essential to ensure that reforms aimed at strengthening voter accountability and South Africa’s constitutional democracy are considered and implemented within a realistic timeframe.

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MAY THE CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN POLICE INVESTIGATE CRIME?

2026-08-17

The ongoing crime crisis in South Africa, and particularly in Cape Town, has led to a constructive debate about the role and powers of municipal police services. While the South African Police Service (SAPS) is increasingly struggling to combat organized crime and violence effectively, the City of Cape Town has taken steps to establish its own investigative capacity.

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INTRODUCING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPORT CARD 2026

2026-08-17

The Local Government Report Card 2026 provides an independent assessment of 50 municipalities across all nine provinces, measuring performance against five pillars of constitutional local government. The findings reveal a sharply uneven picture, with strong institutional leadership and sound financial management consistently linked to better service delivery and public accountability. By presenting clear evidence of what works, what fails and where improvement is possible, the Report Card equips residents, councillors and policymakers to demand practical, measurable change.

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