The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the IEC’s correction of Regulation 28F after concerns about an unconsulted amendment to electoral regulations. The correction restores the version published for public comment and affirms the importance of transparency, public participation and accountable electoral governance.
South Africa faces an estimated R400 billion backlog to repair and upgrade ageing water infrastructure across 107 water services authorities. The FW de Klerk Foundation calls for transparent, municipality-specific recovery plans with clear deadlines, measurable milestones and accountable authorities. Reliable access to water is a constitutional right, and infrastructure spending must translate into measurable improvements in service delivery.
The FW de Klerk Foundation has raised concerns about a change introduced into the final Municipal Electoral Regulations that was not included in the draft published for public comment. The Foundation argues that the addition of a sworn-statement requirement for election objections raises important questions about meaningful public participation, electoral transparency, and compliance with Constitutional Court principles governing post-consultation amendments.
The FW de Klerk Foundation raises concern over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis, warning that contaminated drinking water threatens constitutional rights, public health and human dignity. The Foundation calls for transparency, accountability and urgent reforms to address systemic weaknesses in South Africa’s water governance and infrastructure management.
As cities expand and housing demand rises, governments face growing pressure to provide safe, affordable and adequate housing. This article compares South Africa’s rights-based approach to housing, grounded in constitutional protections and human dignity, with Turkey’s development-driven model focused on large-scale housing delivery and urban renewal. By examining both systems, it highlights key lessons for addressing urban housing challenges while balancing efficient delivery with the protection of fundamental rights.
Freedom of expression is a cornerstone of South Africa’s democracy, but it is not unlimited. The SAHRC v Malema case highlights where the law draws the line between protected political speech and hate speech, offering important lessons for politicians, voters and constitutional democracy.
South Africa’s Constitution guarantees extensive language rights, yet implementation remains inconsistent. This article explores how strengthening PanSALB’s enforcement powers could help promote linguistic diversity, improve accountability, and ensure that all language communities receive equal recognition and protection.
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.
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.
