CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
BEHIND THE NATIONAL STATE ENTERPRISES BILL: A MISSED REVOLUTION
In September 2023, South Africa witnessed a watershed moment as the National State Enterprises Bill made its debut in the National Assembly. This milestone bore the promise of revitalising not only the country’s governance arena but, more importantly, its beleaguered state-owned enterprises (SOEs). However, this Bill’s initial allure as a harbinger of reform is, but a mirage.
THE ADOPTION OF THE BELA BILL WILL NOT TRANSLATE TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL
On 26 October 2023, the National Assembly passed the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, which it believes will improve the quality of basic education received by the majority of South African learners by creating a more just and equitable education system.
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR NATION
On behalf of the FW de Klerk Foundation, I would like to personally congratulate our national team and join my fellow South Africans in celebrating the Springboks’ glorious win at the 2023 Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France last Saturday.
PODCASTS
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: SPECIAL DAY OF RECONCILIATION EPISODE
14 December 2022 @ 12:00 pm –
In this special Reconciliation Day episode of The Constitution@Work, FW de Klerk Foundation Vice-Chair Elita de Klerk and Manager of Constitutional Programmes Tyla Dallas are joined by two of our previous Goodwill award recipients- Danny Diliberto, (founder of Ladles of Love) and Pieter-Dirk Uys (South African performer…
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: BELA BILL PART 1
28 November 2022 @ 12:00 pm –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, we discuss the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill) and the impact it will have on language and cultural rights in South Africa. CEO of FEDSAS Jaco Deacon and ACDP member of Parliament’s Basic Education Committee Marie Sukers join FW de Klerk Foundation Chairperson…
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: HATE SPEECH BILL PART 1
23 November 2022 @ 12:00 pm –
In this episode of the Constitution@Work, Legal Advisor to Freedom of Religion SA (FOR SA) Daniela Ellerbeck, joins FW de Klerk Foundation Chairperson Dave Steward and Manager of Constitutional Programmes Tyla Dallas for a discussion on the Prevention and Combatting of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill and the impact….
SUBMISSIONS
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CHALLENGES BELA BILL’S EROSION OF LANGUAGE RIGHTS
The FW de Klerk Foundation submitted written comments to the Minister of Basic Education today regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, which proposes to amend
BUILDING A SOUTH AFRICA IN WHICH WOMEN ENJOY ALL THE RIGHTS, FREEDOMS & LIBERTIES THAT OUR CONSTITUTION GUARANTEES
Each year, on the 9th of August, South Africans pay tribute to the thousands of women who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on
ARTICLE: PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON FREEDOM DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
My starting point in writing this was when I lost my husband on 11 November 2021. Then I
encountered a lot of mixed messages – many were full of hatred. At the time, I was aware I had to
personally walk through my pain, and not try to avoid it. Face it, head on.
SPEECHES
THE STATE OF AFRIKAANS IN 2007
TOESPRAAK OP 23 FEBRUARIE DEUR MNR F W DE KLERK BY DIE NASIONALE FORUM VIR AFRIKAANS SE TWEEDE NASIONALE TAALBERAAD Die oorkoepelende tema van hierdie
PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION
PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION SPEECH BY MR F W DE KLERK AT COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, COVENTRY, ON 2 SEPTEMBER 1997 This great cathedral is a
THE EFFECT OF SANCTIONS ON CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
THE EFFECT OF SANCTIONS ON CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN SOUTH AFRICA SPEECH BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK TO THE INSTITUT CHOISEUL PARIS, 14 JUNE
EVENTS
HIGHLIGHTS | FW DE KLERK MEMORIAL LECTURE 2023
The second FW de Klerk Memorial Lecture was delivered last night by Professor Chester Crocker at the annual memorial dinner of the Global Leadership Foundation near Washington DC.
FW DE KLERK MEMORIAL LECTURE 2023 CHESTER CROCKER
The second FW de Klerk Memorial Lecture was delivered last night by Professor Chester Crocker at the annual memorial dinner of the Global Leadership Foundation near Washington DC.
BEHIND THE NATIONAL STATE ENTERPRISES BILL: A MISSED REVOLUTION
In September 2023, South Africa witnessed a watershed moment as the National State Enterprises Bill made its debut in the National Assembly. This milestone bore the promise of revitalising not only the country’s governance arena but, more importantly, its beleaguered state-owned enterprises (SOEs). However, this Bill’s initial allure as a harbinger of reform is, but a mirage.
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
