CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE MUST BE HEARD: THE NECESSITY OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN LAW-MAKING
While South Africa is meant to be a participatory democracy, recent events have highlighted concerns about Parliament listening to the people.
CONSTITUTIONAL CROSSFIRE: LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS DURING 2023
During 2023, Parliament considered a mix of positive legislation and legislation that falls seriously short of constitutional standards.
SOE BILL GETS THE NOD: CABINET APPROVES LANDMARK SOE BILL
The SOE Bill proposes a significant structural change to address challenges in South Africa’s strategic State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). While aiming to provide a unified oversight structure, concerns linger about its effectiveness.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CELEBRATES WOMEN, HIGHLIGHTS WOMEN NEED SAFETY TO PROSPER
The FW de Klerk Foundation wishes to highlight South African women’s continued struggle for safety as we celebrate this Women’s Day.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH AFRICA IN GREEN ENERGY: A BUDGET PERSPECTIVE
Siyakudumisa Zicina, Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, interrogates South Africa’s just energy transition (“JET”) movement from a budget perspective.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION’S ROLE IN ADVANCING THE IPID AMENDMENT ACT
The FW de Klerk Foundation acknowledges President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (“IPID”) Amendment Act into law on 25 July 2024.
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