CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
UNDERSTANDING THE RISE OF AUTHORITARIANISM AND ITS EFFECTS ON GLOBAL ELECTIONS
Viewed as the ‘biggest election year in history’, 2024 will witness a major test for liberal democracy – with some measures suggesting a great turn to authoritarianism is on the horizon for most of the world…
ANALYSING THE IMPACT OF ELECTORAL LAWS ON CONSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY
This piece assesses recent court judgements, electoral laws and legislative developments to gauge their impact on South Africa’s constitutional integrity, as far as electoral laws are concerned.
BELA BILL AMENDMENTS ADOPTED BY THE NCOP
The FW de Klerk Foundation notes the passing of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill by the National Council of Provinces with significant amendments adopted, addressing critical concerns highlighted during the rigorous public consultations.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
FW DE KLERK MEMORIAL LECTURE 2024
The third FW de Klerk Memorial Lecture took place in Cape Town on Monday, 11 November.
CENTRE FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION OF SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCH
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s launch of its Centre for the Constitutional Transformation of South Africa took place in Cape Town on Sunday, 10 November.
THE IMPLICATIONS OF RELOCATING TAIWAN’S LIAISON OFFICE OUTSIDE PRETORIA
Ezra Mendel, Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, explores the recent decision by the South African government to move Taiwan’s de facto embassy and the subsequent questions about South Africa’s diplomatic alignment.
CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
- Equality
- Non-racialism
- Gender Rights
- The Constitution
- The Rule of Law
- Multiparty Democracy
- Personal Rights
- Cultural, Religious and Language Rights
- Freedom of Expression and Political Rights
- Social and Economic Rights
- Property Rights
- Education
- Access To The Courts, Information And Fair Adminstration