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
SOUTH AFRICA’S YOUTH: A PROMISING FUTURE OR A LOOMING CRISIS?
Inspired by the Class of 2024’s recent achievement of a 87,3% National Senior Certificate pass rate, Ismail Joosub dives deeper into the challenges facing South African youth.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2024 ON HISTORIC MATRIC RESULTS
The FW de Klerk Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 for their outstanding achievement in the National Senior Certificate (“NSC”) examinations.
SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL STRUCTURES AMENDMENT BILL
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill.
SUBMISSION ON THE CONSTITUTION NINETEENTH AMENDMENT BILL
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill.
SPEECHES
THE STATE’S USE OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGES – HOW ARE WE DOING AT FOSTERING A MULTILINGUAL STATE?
As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, we are reminded to come together and embrace our rich cultural diversity.
CELEBRATING HERITAGE MONTH: HONOURING OUR CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC RICHNESS
As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, we are reminded to come together and embrace our rich cultural diversity.
EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
SOUTH AFRICA’S YOUTH: A PROMISING FUTURE OR A LOOMING CRISIS?
Inspired by the Class of 2024’s recent achievement of a 87,3% National Senior Certificate pass rate, Ismail Joosub dives deeper into the challenges facing South African youth.
SUBMISSION ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MUNICIPAL STRUCTURES AMENDMENT BILL
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill.
Categories
- Language Rights
- The Right to Mother-tongue Education
- Cultural Rights
- Religious Rights
- Race Relations