CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
STATEMENT: A SMALL GESTURE OF HOPE
In the uncertain circumstances created by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it is often hard for all of us to find courage, inspiration and – perhaps most importantly – hope.
STATEMENT: ZUMA’S REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH THE CONSTITUTION AND TO OBEY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the strong reaction of the Zondo-Commission in responding to Jacob Zuma’s statements that he will not obey a summons to appear before the State Capture Inquiry. The Commission (the State Capture Inquiry) is on record as having stated that such an act by the former President showed that he considered himself to be ‘above the law and the Constitution’.
STATEMENT: CENTRE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS SUBMISSION ON THE EXPROPRIATION BILL 23 – 2020
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic South Africa faces a number of critical challenges – including deteriorating race relations, rampant corruption, growing inequality and a failing economy.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
RESILIENCE AND REMEMBRANCE: SOUTH AFRICA’S TRIBUTE TO HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY
Holocaust Memorial Day serves as a sombre reminder of the fragility of freedom and the enduring importance of upholding human rights and dignity.
ICJ DELIVERS JUDGMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA V ISRAEL
Today the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) handed down a decision in South Africa’s application for provisional measures in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
BEYOND BORDERS: UNDERSTANDING THE ICJ’S PURSUIT OF GLOBAL PEACE
The ICJ remains a pivotal institution in the pursuit of global peace through the application of international law. South Africa’s case against Israel offers an opportunity to examine and understand the complexities of international legal frameworks.
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