The threat to property rights is an integral part of the ANC/SACP National Democratic Revolution – and accords with President Zuma’s repeated statements regarding the ANC’s intention to implement the radical second phase of the NDR during his second term.

Following its post election meeting on 1 June, the Central Committee of SACP – now ascendant in the Tripartite Alliance – issued a statement on how the radical “Second Phase” should be pursued. It identified as a critical element of a radical second phase of the NDR:

Moves by the ANC to undermine property rights would have a catastrophic impact on foreign and domestic investment. They would precipitate further downgrades by ratings agencies to junk bond status and would plunge the country into prolonged recession. This, in turn, would lead to deepening social unrest and instability.

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The FW de Klerk Foundation Annual Conference

The FW de Klerk Foundation Annual Conference – hosted in conjunction with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung – took place on 31 January 2025. The theme of this year’s conference is: “South Africa’s Position in the World Today”.
 

 Esteemed speakers include Ambassador Andreas Peschke (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany); Magda Wierzycka (CEO of Sygnia); Dr Harlan Cloete (Local Governance and Public Leadership – Research Fellow) and Johan “Rassie” Erasmus (Springbok Coach).