CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
WHY SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS ELECTORAL REFORM: A LOOK AT MIXED-MEMBER PROPORTIONAL SYSTEMS
With the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel’s invitation for comments on why, how and whether South Africa’s present electoral system should be reformed, changed, or even replaced, Daniela Ellerbeck explores the options facing South Africa.
THE IMPLICATIONS OF RELOCATING TAIWAN’S LIAISON OFFICE OUTSIDE PRETORIA
Ezra Mendel, Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, explores the recent decision by the South African government to move Taiwan’s de facto embassy and the subsequent questions about South Africa’s diplomatic alignment.
FRACTURED RELATIONS AND THE US ELECTION: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR US-AFRICA RELATIONS?
The outcome of the US election, tomorrow, will have a tremendous impact upon the United States’ and Africa’s relationship – influencing everything from trade agreements and foreign investments to strategic alliances and multilateral engagements.
PODCASTS
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
28 June 2023 @ 12:00 am –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, we discuss South Africa’s latest Employment Equity Regulations and how they measure up against the Constitution with Michael Bagraim, renowned labour law expert and a Member of Parliament’s Employment and Labour Committee…
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: SOUTH AFRICA’S FOREIGN POLICY
5 May 2023 @ 12:00 am –
This episode of The Constitution@Work focuses on South Africa’s foreign policy and the impact it may have on international relations. Steven Gruzd, Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at the South African Institute of International Affairs, joins FW de Klerk Foundation Chairperson Dave Steward, Manager of Constitutional Programmes….
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: THE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT CARD TOP 10 THREATS
16 March 2023 @ 12:00 am –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Tyla Dallas FW de Klerk Foundation Manager of Constitutional Programmes is joined by Dave Steward FW de Klerk Foundation Chairperson and the Foundation’s team of interns – Wilmore Tendai Chisiiwa, Ismail Joosub and Rosa Sommer – to discuss its latest annual Human Rights Report Card for 2022 which will be released on Human Rights Day…
SUBMISSIONS
PARLIAMENT PASSES BELA BILL
The Foundation is concerned that the BELA Bill was passed by Parliament as the Bill will infringe upon the right to education in an official language of your choice.
PRESIDENT ASSENTS TO NHI DAYS BEFORE NATIONAL ELECTION
Shortly after 15h00 today, 15 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance Bill (now Act) into law. In what some may see as a last attempt to gain goodwill for the ANC, he assented to the highly controversial law just 14 days shy of the national election.
THE REWORKED GILAB SHOWS SUCCESS OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The GILAB, which had civil society organisations using their legal expertise to insist that the State respect the Constitution, has been amended and is a success story of the effects of this public participation.
SPEECHES
THE FINAL ABOLITION OF APARTHEID
THE FINAL ABOLUTION OF APARTHEID SPEECH BY THE STATE PRESIDENT, MR F W DE KLERK, PARLIAMENT, 17 JUNE 1991 EMBARGO: 16:00 ON MONDAY, 17 JUNE
PRESIDENT FW DE KLERK’S CONCESSION SPEECH
PRESIDENT FW DE KLERK’S CONCESSION SPEECH TOESPRAAK VAN DIE STAATSPRESIDENT, MNR F W DE KLERK, OP DIE VERKIESINGSUITSLAG 2 MEI 1994 Four years and three
PRESIDENT DE KLERK’S SPEECH AFTER THE ADOPTION BY PARLIAMENT OF THE 1993 CONSTITUTION
PRESIDENT DE KLERK’S SPEECH AFTER THE ADOPTION BY PARLIAMENT OF THE 1993 CONSTITUTION EMBARGO: VERGELYK TEEN LEWERING CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY TOESPRAAK BY GELEENTHEID VAN AFSLUITING
EVENTS
FROM MARGINS TO MAINSTREAM – RECOGNITION OF MUSLIM MARRIAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA
Ismail Joosub recognises the new milestone South Africa reached in terms of constitutionality, diversity and dignity as the Department of Home Affairs begins to recognise Muslim marriages.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION URGES ENFORCEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY LAWS, NOT INCITING XENOPHOBIA
The FW de Klerk Foundation is concerned by the growing debate surrounding spaza shop owners’ nationality during this food crisis.
FW DE KLERK MEMORIAL LECTURE 2024
Ambassador Barbara Barrett presented this year’s FW de Klerk Memorial Lecture.
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