CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
STATEMENT: JUDGE JOHN HLOPHE
The FW de Klerk Foundation is shocked – but not surprised – by recent comments about South Africa’s judiciary made by Western Cape High Court Judge President, John Hlophe.
STATEMENT: ACE MAGASHULE SUSPENSION
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the immediate suspension of the ruling party’s secretary general, Ace Magashule, as well as other ANC members facing criminal charges – particularly corruption or other serious crimes.
STATEMENT: PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA, THE PALESTINIANS AND ISRAELIS
The FW de Klerk Foundation agrees with President Ramaphosa’s recent statement that South Africa’s democratic transition presents an example for the resolution of intractable problems everywhere – including the current conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
FW DE KLERK ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 IMAGE GALLERY
The 2024 FW de Klerk Foundation’s Annual Conference commemorates the anniversary of the speech by FW de Klerk that initiated South Africa’s constitutional transformation process.
WESTERN CAPE’S CALL: WHY A MONTH EXTENSION MATTERS FOR EDUCATION
On 6 February 2024, the National Council of Provinces met to decide whether to grant the Western Cape Provincial Parliament’s request for an extension of the period for comments and hearings related to the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill.
AUTONOMY, LANGUAGE, RIGHTS: FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION’S SUBMISSION ON THE BELA BILL
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (also known as the “BELA Bill”) has sparked intense debate and scrutiny across South Africa.
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