CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
AN ARGUMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE POWERS OF THE PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD
South Africa’s Constitution guarantees extensive language rights, yet implementation remains inconsistent. This article explores how strengthening PanSALB’s enforcement powers could help promote linguistic diversity, improve accountability, and ensure that all language communities receive equal recognition and protection.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHRISTO VAN DER RHEEDE , CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
FW de Klerk Foundation Announces Departure Of Executive Director Christo Van Der Rheede, Cape Town, South Africa
WHY DIVERSITY MATTERS
Diversity can be a mechanism for nation-building, because it can strengthen social cohesion and opens up economic value chains.
PODCASTS
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: ELECTORAL REFORM PODCAST #6
1 December 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck and Ismail Joosub, of the FW de Klerk Foundation, are joined by Mohau Lecheko and Mmusi Aloysias Maimane, leader of Build One South Africa, to discuss electoral reform.
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: A CLOSER LOOK AT CORRUPTION & ANTI-CORRUPTION BILLS
23 October 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck, Ismail Joosub and Thando Malinga of the FW de Klerk Foundation are joined by Adv Glynnis Breytenbach (a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Alliance) and Adv Paul Hofmann (Director of Accountability Now) to discuss corruption, the state’s constitutional duty to take all reasonable measures to counter corruption and organised crime, as well as Adv Breytenbach’s recently introduced Private Member’s Bill entitled “The Constitution’s 21st Amendment Bill”, amongst others.
THE CONSTITUTION IN ACTION: YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
16 October 2025 @ All Day. –
Ismail Joosub and Amirah Hassim, members of the FW de Klerk Foundation’s Constitutional Advancement Programme, are joined by Advice Chuma (Founder of the Swakoteka Foundation) to discuss student activism, how young voices are treated in local government, how to get the youth involved in our democracy, the difficulties facing Johannesburg and the reality of coalitions at the local government level.
SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSION ON REVIEWED DRAFT WHITE PAPER ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission on reviewed draft white paper on local government
SUBMISSION ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE AGENCY SOC LIMITED AMENDMENT BILL
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Amendment Bill
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION SUBMISSION ON THE WATER SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL
The FW de Klerk Foundation has submitted comments to Parliament on the Water Services Amendment Bill, supporting its aim to improve accountability in South Africa’s failing water sector while proposing safeguards to uphold constitutional and cooperative governance principles.
SPEECHES
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA SPEECH BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK TO SAPOA DURBAN 31 MAY 2012-05-21 TODAY AND TOMORROW:
SEVEN THREATS TO THE CONSTITUTION
SEVEN THREATS TO THE CONSTITUTION F W de Klerk Lecture SPEECH BY F W DE KLERK AT THE POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS OF NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY MONDAY, 12
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY: THE RIGHT TO HAVE CLUBS
SPEECH BY F W DE KLERK ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAPE TOWN CLUB, CAPE TOWN, 12 MARCH 2008- THE ROLE OF THE CLUB
EVENTS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION WELCOMES STRONGER OVERSIGHT UNDER NEW PSC ACT
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the Public Service Commission Act 8 of 2026 as an important step towards stronger, independent oversight of South Africa’s public administration. The expanded mandate of the Public Service Commission, including future oversight of municipalities and public entities, can strengthen accountability, professionalisation and service delivery. Effective implementation will require adequate resources, protection from political interference and clear evidence that PSC findings lead to meaningful corrective action.
AN ARGUMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE POWERS OF THE PAN SOUTH AFRICAN LANGUAGE BOARD
South Africa’s Constitution guarantees extensive language rights, yet implementation remains inconsistent. This article explores how strengthening PanSALB’s enforcement powers could help promote linguistic diversity, improve accountability, and ensure that all language communities receive equal recognition and protection.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHRISTO VAN DER RHEEDE , CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
FW de Klerk Foundation Announces Departure Of Executive Director Christo Van Der Rheede, Cape Town, 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