CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LANGUAGE DIVERSITY
The Foundation supports all the rights and freedoms in the Constitution that protect the complex cultural, religious and linguistic diversity of South Africa’s multicultural, multi-religious and multilingual society.
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS THAT PROTECT DIVERSITY
- Section 6 (1) – Official languages
- Section 6(2) – Development of indigenous languages
- Section 6(3)(a) – Use of official languages by municipalities
- Section 6 (3)(b) – Use of official languages by national and provincial governments
- Section 6 (4) – Regulation official languages and parity of esteem
- Section 6 (5) – The Pan-South African Language Board
- Section 15 – Freedom of religion, belief and opinion
- Section 29 (2) – Education in the official language of choice
- Section 29 (3) – The right to establish independent educational institutions
- Section 30 – The right to use the language and participate in the culture of choice
- Section 31 – The rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities
- Section 185 – Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
- Section 235 – Self-determination
MONITORING CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LANGUAGE RIGHTS
The Foundation monitors compliance with cultural, religious and language rights by means of its
REPORT CARD ON CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LANGUAGE RIGHTS.
It participates in the national debate on culture, religion and language by writing articles and submissions to Parliament,
by making speeches on these topics and by hosting conferences and seminars.
COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER UNPAID EMFULENI WORKERS AMID SALARY PAYMENTS TO SUSPENDED OFFICIALS
The FW de Klerk Foundation notes with deep concern the ongoing crisis in Emfuleni Local Municipality.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SCA STRIKING “THEORETICAL” APPEAL FROM ROLL – COURTS TOO INUNDATED TO HEAR MATTERS OF NO PRACTICAL VALUE
The FW de Klerk Foundation supports the Supreme Court of Appeal’s refusal to hear the appeal brought by former Public Protector, Honourable Mkhwebane.
SUBMISSIONS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 2024 REPORT CARD ON CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LANGUAGE RIGHTS
On 24 September, South Africans will once again celebrate Heritage Day – which was established to give recognition to South Africa’s rich and diverse linguistic, religious and cultural heritage.
FW DE KLERK STIGTING STEL 2024 VERSLAGKAART OOR KULTURELE-, GODSDIENS- EN TAALREGTE BEKEND
Op 24 September vier Suid-Afrikaners Erfenisdag – ‘n dag wat gestig is om erkenning te gee aan Suid-Afrika se ryk en diverse taal-, godsdiens- en kulturele erfenis.
SPEECHES
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 2024 REPORT CARD ON CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LANGUAGE RIGHTS
On 24 September, South Africans will once again celebrate Heritage Day – which was established to give recognition to South Africa’s rich and diverse linguistic, religious and cultural heritage.
FW DE KLERK STIGTING STEL 2024 VERSLAGKAART OOR KULTURELE-, GODSDIENS- EN TAALREGTE BEKEND
Op 24 September vier Suid-Afrikaners Erfenisdag – ‘n dag wat gestig is om erkenning te gee aan Suid-Afrika se ryk en diverse taal-, godsdiens- en kulturele erfenis.
EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER UNPAID EMFULENI WORKERS AMID SALARY PAYMENTS TO SUSPENDED OFFICIALS
The FW de Klerk Foundation notes with deep concern the ongoing crisis in Emfuleni Local Municipality.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SCA STRIKING “THEORETICAL” APPEAL FROM ROLL – COURTS TOO INUNDATED TO HEAR MATTERS OF NO PRACTICAL VALUE
The FW de Klerk Foundation supports the Supreme Court of Appeal’s refusal to hear the appeal brought by former Public Protector, Honourable Mkhwebane.
Categories
- Language Rights
- The Right to Mother-tongue Education
- Cultural Rights
- Religious Rights
- Race Relations