CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PROUDLY RELEASES THE POWER OF FINANCIAL POSSIBILITY MONEY GUIDE
The FW de Klerk Foundation proudly releases The Power of Financial Possibility: South Africa’s 2026 Constitutional Money Guide during Money Smart Week South Africa 2026. Available in full and condensed editions, the practical guide equips young South Africans to learn, earn, protect their money, build assets and understand how public finances shape their lives. It connects personal financial capability with constitutional citizenship, offering practical worksheets, official resources and a 30-day possibility sprint.
YOU CANNOT BUDGET AN INCOME YOU DO NOT HAVE
In the first of its Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 articles, the FW de Klerk Foundation confronts a difficult truth: You cannot budget an income you do not have. Against the backdrop of a 47,4% youth unemployment rate, the article examines the real costs of finding work, building a side hustle and managing a first salary. It argues that genuine financial empowerment requires not only personal discipline, but also fair markets, capable government and wider access to economic opportunity.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN MONEY SMART WEEK SOUTH AFRICA 2026
The FW de Klerk Foundation is participating in Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 through a practical constitutional money guide, focused articles, short videos and in-person engagement. Its guide helps young South Africans learn, earn, protect and grow their money while understanding how public institutions shape financial opportunity. The initiative connects financial education with constitutional citizenship, individual responsibility and accountable governance.
PODCASTS
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: DISCUSSION ON YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS
7 July 2026 @ All Day. –
In the latest episode of the Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck, Lusanda Mahkuntsu, Mpone Komako and Ismail Joosub discuss how South Africa’s Constitution shapes the real-world experience of rights and freedoms.
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: DISCUSSIONS WITH CILLIERS BRINK ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT PART 2
21 April 2025 @ All Day. –
In the latest episode of the Constitution@Work, Ismail Joosub, the Foundation’s Constitutional Advancement Programme Manager, continues his conversation with Cilliers Brink, member of the Democratic Alliance, on local government.
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: DISCUSSIONS WITH CILLIERS BRINK ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT PART 1
18 February 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of Constitution@Work, Ismail Joosub, the Foundation’s Constitutional Advancement Programme Manager, sits down with Cilliers Brink, member of the Democratic Alliance, to discuss local government.
SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSION DRAFT ELECTORAL CODE OF CONDUCT COUNTERING DISINFORMATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission on draft Electoral Code of Conduct countering Disinformation in Local Government Elections.
SUBMISSION DRAFT GENERAL PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2026
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission on Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026
SUBMISSION ON DRAFT TOWNSHIP & RURAL ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALISATION POLICY
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission on Draft Township & Rural Economy Development & Revitalisation Policy
SPEECHES
TRANSITIONS IN A MULTI-ETHNIC SOCIETY: THE SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
SPEECH BY FORMER PRESIDENT FW DE KLERK TO THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE SYMPOSIUM BRUSSELS 4 NOVEMBER 2013 TRANSITIONS IN A MUTLI-ETHNIC SOCIETY: A SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
AFRICA TODAY AND AFRICA TOMORROW
AFRICA TODAY AND AFRICA TOMORROW SPEECH BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK TO THE 30 CLUB LONDON 15 OCTOBER 2013 AFRICA TODAY AND AFRICA
THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY
THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY THE BARRY STREEK LECTURE BY FW DE KLERK CAPE TOWN, 6 SEPTEMBER 2012 THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUALITY It’s a great honour
EVENTS
WHEN PUBLIC MONEY FAILS, FAMILIES PAY TWICE
In this second instalment of the FW de Klerk Foundation’s Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 series, the focus shifts from personal income to the public money that determines how far it can stretch. When services fail, families pay twice: first through taxes, tariffs and charges, and again to replace essential services privately. The article explains why following the rand, demanding accountability and participating in public processes are essential acts of constitutional citizenship
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PROUDLY RELEASES THE POWER OF FINANCIAL POSSIBILITY MONEY GUIDE
The FW de Klerk Foundation proudly releases The Power of Financial Possibility: South Africa’s 2026 Constitutional Money Guide during Money Smart Week South Africa 2026. Available in full and condensed editions, the practical guide equips young South Africans to learn, earn, protect their money, build assets and understand how public finances shape their lives. It connects personal financial capability with constitutional citizenship, offering practical worksheets, official resources and a 30-day possibility sprint.
YOU CANNOT BUDGET AN INCOME YOU DO NOT HAVE
In the first of its Money Smart Week South Africa 2026 articles, the FW de Klerk Foundation confronts a difficult truth: You cannot budget an income you do not have. Against the backdrop of a 47,4% youth unemployment rate, the article examines the real costs of finding work, building a side hustle and managing a first salary. It argues that genuine financial empowerment requires not only personal discipline, but also fair markets, capable government and wider access to economic opportunity.
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