CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
HOW THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE CAN BE ENVISAGED AS A PEOPLE-LED, BOTTOM-UP PROCESS
Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation, outlines the development of the National Dialogue over the past year, the fundamental principles that were identified, as well as the envisioned way forward, after the National Convention, in a recent article.
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE IMPACT OF US TARIFFS ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND THE WAY FORWARD
Amirah Hassim outlines how South African youth will bear the brunt of the US tariffs, given their persistently high unemployment rate, and proposes ways to mitigate this burden through diversification.
TURNING A TRADE CRISIS INTO OPPORTUNITY
1 August 2025 is D-day for South Africa as a looming trade shock becomes reality: the United States is set to impose a punitive 30% tariff on South African exports. Ismail Joosub proposes how South Africa can recalibrate and cushion ourselves against such threats going forward.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL SUBMISSION
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL SUBMISSION Click here to read the submission and here to view Annexure A.
GILAB’S INTELLIGENCE INTRUSION FLAGGED
On 7 February 2024, the FW de Klerk Foundation voiced its concerns regarding the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill during Parliament’s public hearings.
RACE, RIGHTS AND RESOURCES: ANALYSING THE UPRD BILL
The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Bill, which seeks to introduce significant amendments to laws governing the exploration and extraction of petroleum resources, will have profound implications for South Africa’s energy sector and constitutional framework.
SPEECHES
MAHATMA GANDHI AND THE PRINCIPLE OF NON-VIOLENCE
STATEMENT BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK SATYAGRAHA 100 – ROBBEN ISLAND: 17 DECEMBER 2006 It is appropriate for us to
BUILDING ECONOMIC, POLITICAL,RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL BRIDGES IN A DIVIDED WORLD
SPEECH BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK TO THE AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE-EAST CONFERENCE: BUILDING BUSINESS BRIDGES IN A DIVIDED WORLD
THE NEED TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN
STATEMENT BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK AT THE KIDS RIGHTS CHILDREN’S PEACE AWARD CEREMONY: AMSTERDAM, 19 NOVEMBER 2006 I can think of no
EVENTS
NOTHING WORKS ANYMORE: MRS. DE KLERK’S CRY FOR SOUTH AFRICA
Elita de Klerk recently sat down with Lelethu Shayi on his podcast “Conversations with Lelethu” to discuss her personal history, President FW de Klerk, the FW de Klerk Foundation’s decision to withdraw from the national dialogue and the current state of South Africa.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION WELCOMES SPECIAL TRIBUNAL RULING ON UNLAWFUL R167,9 MILLION TENDER AWARD
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the Special Tribunal’s ruling declaring unlawful and invalid Mogalakwena Local Municipality’s award of a R167,9 million tender to Easyway.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION EXPRESSES DEEP CONCERN OVER ESCALATING VIOLENT LAWLESSNESS
South Africa is reeling from brazen violence that has reached into our courts, municipalities and offices. The FW de Klerk Foundation urges President Ramaphosa, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Police to lead a whole-of-state offensive against assassination markets, extortion rackets and gang capture.
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