FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION WISHES VOTERS, IEC ALL THE BEST FOR ELECTION DAY
2024-05-28
The FW de Klerk Foundation wishes all South Africans a peaceful election day tomorrow.
The FW de Klerk Foundation wishes all South Africans a peaceful election day tomorrow.
The FW de Klerk Foundation herewith releases its comprehensive assessment of whether parties’ conduct aligns with the Constitution’s values and the Bill of Rights.
In this article, the Foundation will look at the intricate balance between political rights and legal obligations in South Africa, particularly amidst the controversy surrounding Former President Jacob Zuma’s candidacy.
Today, the Constitutional Court ruled that Former President Jacob Zuma is ineligible to stand for Parliament.
Yesterday Parliament passed a very much reworked version of the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill (‘the GILAB’) – a shining example of successful public participation.
Ismail Joosub, Legal Officer at the Foundation, explores the complexities of free expression during the electoral period, scrutinising recent developments like the FPB’s notice.
The Foundation is concerned that the BELA Bill was passed by Parliament as the Bill will infringe upon the right to education in an official language of your choice.
Shortly after 15h00 today, 15 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance Bill (now Act) into law. In what some may see as a last attempt to gain goodwill for the ANC, he assented to the highly controversial law just 14 days shy of the national election.
As the 2024 elections loom on the horizon and South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture, the FW de Klerk Foundation launches its Election Series, aimed at understanding the intricate fabric of democracy in our nation.