Constitutional Rights Archives - FW de Klerk Foundation

WHO WATCHES THE WATCHDOG? CURB ABUSE, NOT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

2026-09-08

In this article, the FW de Klerk Foundation argues that South Africa must confront abuse in religious communities without placing lawful belief under state supervision. Existing criminal, tax and nonprofit laws should be enforced properly, while faith communities strengthen voluntary safeguards and accountability. Protecting congregants must never make the exercise of religious freedom dependent on official approval.

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR URGENT TRANSPARENCY ON ELECTORAL REFORM PROCESS

2026-08-24

The FW de Klerk Foundation has called on Parliament to provide urgent clarity on how it intends to process the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel (ERCP) report, warning that ongoing uncertainty could undermine meaningful electoral reform before the 2029 elections. The Foundation argues that transparency, accountability and public participation are essential to ensure that reforms aimed at strengthening voter accountability and South Africa’s constitutional democracy are considered and implemented within a realistic timeframe.

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONFERENCE CALLS FOR PRACTICAL REFORMS TO TURN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS INTO REALITY

2026-07-30

The FW de Klerk Foundation today hosted a conference on achieving successful municipal service delivery, bringing together leaders from government and civil society in local government.

LESSONS FROM THE 2026 GTAC CONFERENCE

2026-07-14

The 2026 GTAC Public Economics Conference highlighted a central truth: South Africa’s employment crisis cannot be solved by training people for jobs that do not exist. Sustainable progress requires evidence-based policy, smarter public spending and greater support for the informal, township and rural economies where millions already earn their livelihoods. Ultimately, the Constitution demands a state that protects dignity, removes barriers to opportunity and measures success by real outcomes rather than the number of programmes funded.

A VISIT TO THE CAPE TOWN SOCIETY OF THE BLIND

2026-07-06

The CTSB is one of a few selected non-governmental organisations that received financial support from the FW de Klerk Foundation in recognition of the excellent work they are doing and the valuable contribution that they make towards fulfilling the constitutional rights of vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities. The funds dispersed in 2026 to these organisations were raised through the 2025 Nedbank SA Charity Golf Day, a yearly event of which President De Klerk is a Life Patron.

A VISIT TO LADLES OF LOVE

2026-07-06

This year, Ladles of Love is one of a few selected non-governmental organisations that received financial support from the FW de Klerk Foundation in recognition of the excellent work they are doing and the valuable contribution that they make towards fulfilling the constitutional rights of vulnerable groups, such as children. The funds for these organisations were raised through the 2025 Nedbank SA Charity Golf Day, a yearly event of which President De Klerk is a Life Patron

MONEY IS FINALLY ON THE TABLE – NOW GOVERNMENT MUST MAKE IT REACH THE TAP

2026-03-03

South Africa’s 2026 Budget signals a significant increase in funding for water and sanitation infrastructure, but the real story lies in government’s attempt to fix the governance failures that allowed municipal systems to collapse.

GANG VIOLENCE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED URGENTLY THROUGH CONSTITUTIONAL AND LAWFUL MEASURES

2026-01-23

The FW de Klerk Foundation supports the declaration of a provincial state of disaster, provided it is implemented within constitutional bounds, subject to oversight and focused on restoring the rights to life, safety and dignity of the communities under siege.

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES THE RESILIENT CLASS OF 2025 ON RECORD MATRIC RESULTS

2026-01-13

The FW de Klerk Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2025 for their outstanding achievement in the National Senior Certificate examinations and calls on stakeholders to sustain this momentum by strengthening learning foundations and protecting proven support programmes.

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WHO WATCHES THE WATCHDOG? CURB ABUSE, NOT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR URGENT TRANSPARENCY ON ELECTORAL REFORM PROCESS

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONFERENCE CALLS FOR PRACTICAL REFORMS TO TURN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS INTO REALITY

LESSONS FROM THE 2026 GTAC CONFERENCE

A VISIT TO THE CAPE TOWN SOCIETY OF THE BLIND

A VISIT TO LADLES OF LOVE

MONEY IS FINALLY ON THE TABLE – NOW GOVERNMENT MUST MAKE IT REACH THE TAP

GANG VIOLENCE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED URGENTLY THROUGH CONSTITUTIONAL AND LAWFUL MEASURES

FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES THE RESILIENT CLASS OF 2025 ON RECORD MATRIC RESULTS

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