CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
THE CONTRADICTION AT THE HEART OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
Introduced on May 22, 2023, the Public Procurement Bill (B 18-2023) seeks to streamline South Africa’s public procurement framework. Concerns persist about its ability to ensure transparency and fairness. Urgent revisions are crucial to align the Bill with constitutional principles, upholding democratic values.
UNMASKED: THE GILAB BILL’S HIDDEN THREATS BEYOND THE REMOVED CLAUSE
The statement highlights the revisions to the bill, specifically the removal of a contentious vetting clause for NGOs and religious bodies. Despite this positive change, the statement emphasizes persisting flaws, including vague definitions, threats to constitutional rights, and the absence of oversight mechanisms, indicating that GILAB continues to pose risks.
KHAYA LAM RECEIVES THE 2023 FW DE KLERK GOODWILL AWARD
The FW de Klerk Foundation takes great pleasure in announcing that Khaya Lam, meaning “my home”, will be the recipient of its 2023 FW de Klerk Goodwill Award.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
THE FOUNDATION CALLS ON THE GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF INVESTIGATIVE OFFICERS OF COURT
The FW de Klerk Foundation stands in solidarity with Adv Naudé and all judicial officers who risk their lives for justice. We extend our wishes for her speedy recovery.
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION WELCOMES ZIZI KODWA’S RESIGNATION FROM PARLIAMENT, WILL STRENGTHEN CRUCIAL INSTITUTION
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes Zizi Kodwa’s resignation as a Member of Parliament.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION REAFFIRMS OPPOSITION TO NHI ACT FOLLOWING HIGH COURT RULING ON CERTIFICATE OF NEED SCHEME
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the Pretoria High Court ruling, in Solidarity Trade Union and Others v Minister of Health and Others, on aspects of the NHI Act.
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