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
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS: EXERCISING ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND PROMOTING EQUALITY
Ismail Joosub delves into how financial literacy equips entrepreneurs with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of starting and running a business.
EMPOWERING SOUTH AFRICAN HOMEBUYERS: A CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING IN HOUSING OWNERSHIP
Ismail Joosub, Manager of the Constitutional Advancement Programme, explores the intersection of financial literacy, homeownership and the constitutional right to adequate housing, offering insights into the financial strategies necessary for aspiring homeowners.
SUBMISSIONS
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION COMMENTS ON GENERAL MUNICIPAL BILL, OPPOSES EXTENDING TIME TO RECTIFY IRREGULAR APPOINTMENTS
Daniela Ellerbeck, the Foundation’s Constitutional Rights Manager, reviews the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs’ General Municipal Bill.
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION COMMENTS ON COALITION BILL, URGES PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill 2024.
SPEECHES
THE IMPERATIVE OF FORMALISING COALITION AGREEMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Ismail Joosub takes a look at why South Africa’s coalition governments have been unstable. It also looks at the legislative efforts aimed at formalising these agreements and the necessity of detailed coalition agreements to secure coherent policy implementation.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION RELEASES CONSTITUTIONAL MEASURES OF POLITICAL PARTIES’ ACTIONS
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.
EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS: EXERCISING ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND PROMOTING EQUALITY
Ismail Joosub delves into how financial literacy equips entrepreneurs with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of starting and running a business.
EMPOWERING SOUTH AFRICAN HOMEBUYERS: A CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING IN HOUSING OWNERSHIP
Ismail Joosub, Manager of the Constitutional Advancement Programme, explores the intersection of financial literacy, homeownership and the constitutional right to adequate housing, offering insights into the financial strategies necessary for aspiring homeowners.
Categories
- Language Rights
- The Right to Mother-tongue Education
- Cultural Rights
- Religious Rights
- Race Relations