CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
STATEMENT: BRACKENFELL STATEMENT – WCED PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the Western Cape Education Department’s finding that it could find no evidence of racism at Brackenfell High School’s recent matric function.
STATEMENT: ST. GALLEN SYMPOSIUM INTERVIEW WITH FW DE KLERK
Former president FW de Klerk recently conducted an exclusive interview with Leader of Tomorrow Grégoire Roos from the St. Gallen Symposium. The St. Gallen Symposium is a world leading initiative for intergenerational debates on economic, political and social developments. The Symposium takes place annually in May at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
ARTICLE: BRACKENFELL: THE AFTERMATH
The EFF obtained a permit for a demonstration by 100 people. In the event, an estimated 2 000 of its supporters descended on the suburb. Hardly any of the protesters wore masks and far exceeded the 500 permitted at outdoor meetings under COVID19 regulations. According to the SAHRC some protesters were carrying golf clubs, axes and stones. They caused serious damage to the Brackenfell Post Office, to traffic lights and roads and to a car dealership. They burned a fire engine and set fire to grass.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
LOOMING LEGISLATION: EXAMINING THE BELA BILL’S IMPACT ON EDUCATION
The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) was passed by Parliament’s first house, the National Assembly on 26 October 2023. It is now before the second house, the National Council of Provinces and is currently open for written submissions. The FW de Klerk Foundation expresses its concerns about the BELA Bill.
THE FOUNDATION CALLS ON THE GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE JUDICIARY
The rule of law is one of the Constitution’s founding values. It is accordingly most disturbing to learn that one-third of magistrates were threatened or harmed in 2021/2022.
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 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