CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LINGUISTIC RIGHTS REPORT CARD 2026 LAUNCH PHOTO GALLERY
The FW de Klerk Foundation today released its CRL Rights Report Card for 2026, identifying significant developments affecting cultural, religious and linguistic rights while highlighting persistent implementation challenges across South Africa’s constitutional landscape.
NAVIGATING GLOBAL SHIFTS: THE RESILIENT FUTURE OF THE OLIVE INDUSTRY
In a world currently defined by profound geopolitical changes, shifting markets, and global uncertainty, how can the agricultural sector adapt and thrive? The recent guest speaker address by the Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation, offers a compelling and strategic roadmap for the South African olive industry.
FOUNDATION REPORT CARD HIGHLIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION GAP IN CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LINGUISTIC RIGHTS
The FW de Klerk Foundation today released its CRL Rights Report Card for 2026, identifying significant developments affecting cultural, religious and linguistic rights while highlighting persistent implementation challenges across South Africa’s constitutional landscape.
PODCASTS
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: COALITION GOVERNMENT
28 July 2025 @ All Day. –
In the latest episode of Constitution@Work, the FW de Klerk Foundation team – Christo van der Rheede, Daniela Ellerbeck and Ismail Joosub – is joined by Prof William Gumede to discuss how to achieve stable coalition governments. This timely conversation marks the recent first anniversary of the establishment of the 2024 Government of National Unity (“GNU”).
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: A CLOSER LOOK AT US TRADE TARIFFS
17 July 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck, Ismail Joosub, Christo van der Rheede and Sonia Twongyeirwe explore the potential effects of President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on South Africa’s economy. They also highlight the critical role of negotiations and emphasise the need for South Africa to diversify its trade partners and export products to better navigate changing global dynamics.
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: ACHIEVING AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY
16 July 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck and Ismail Joosub discuss the relevance and necessity of the FW de Klerk Foundation’s upcoming Constitutional Rights Conference on “Achieving an Inclusive Economy”, the topics each speaker will address and how building an inclusive economy can help bring the Constitution to life for all South Africans.
SUBMISSIONS
URGENT REQUEST BY THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION FOR PROCESSING OF ERCP CONSOLIDATED REPORT ON ELECTORAL REFORM AHEAD OF 2029 ELECTIONS
The FW de Klerk Foundation makes an urgent request for processing of ERCP consolidated report on electoral reform ahead of 2029 elections.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION SUBMITS COMMENTS ON IPID DRAFT REGULATIONS
The FW de Klerk Foundation has submitted formal comments on the Draft Independent Police Investigative Directorate Regulations, 2025, and warns that key provisions threaten the IPID’s independence.
SUBMISSION ON THE DRAFT INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE REGULATIONS 2025
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the Draft Independent Police Investigative Directorate Regulations 2025.
SPEECHES
LEADERSHIP IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT – BUILDING BRIDGES IN A DIVIDED WORLD
SPEECH BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK TO THE INTERLAKEN ALPEN SYMPOSIUM: INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND, 22 JANUARY 2008 LEADERSHIP IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT – BUILDING
SOUTH AFRICA ON THE EVE OF THE ANC’S POLOKWANE CONFERENCE
SPEECH OF F W DE KLERK AARDKLOP 25 SEPTEMBER 2007 Harvard, 7 November 2007 AN END OR A BEGINNING: LEADERSHIP EN ROUTE TO
FW DE KLERK RESPONDS TO CHARGES THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN GROSS VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS
STATEMENT BY F W DE KLERK ON RECENT PRESS REPORTS CAPE TOWN, 26 JULY 2007 Last Friday a report appeared in the Mail & Guardian
EVENTS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION WELCOMES SPEAKER’S RESPONSE ON PARLIAMENTARY DISRUPTIONS
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the Speaker of the National Assembly’s confirmation that its submission on parliamentary disruptions has been shared with the National Assembly Rules Committee. The Foundation’s research highlights both the constitutional and financial costs of disruptions that undermine Parliament’s oversight role. It calls for consistent enforcement of the rules, appropriate penalties and clear feedback on how its recommendations will be taken forward.
EKURHULENI MUST BE A TURNING POINT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FEMICIDE
The discovery of women’s bodies across Ekurhuleni has once again brought South Africa’s crisis of gender-based violence and femicide into sharp focus. The FW de Klerk Foundation calls for effective investigations, stronger prevention measures and greater accountability from the institutions responsible for protecting women’s constitutional rights. Ekurhuleni must become a turning point where national commitments against femicide translate into meaningful protection, justice and support on the ground.
CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LINGUISTIC RIGHTS REPORT CARD 2026 LAUNCH PHOTO GALLERY
The FW de Klerk Foundation today released its CRL Rights Report Card for 2026, identifying significant developments affecting cultural, religious and linguistic rights while highlighting persistent implementation challenges across South Africa’s constitutional landscape.
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