CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
A GUIDE ON WHO DOES WHAT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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THE CCTSA WINS CULTURAL AWARD
The Centre for the Constitutional Transformation of South Africa (CCTSA) is delighted to announce that it was named winner of the Heritage, Memory and Identity category at this year’s Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards, held in Cape Town on 9 September 2026. The CCTSA is dedicated to telling the story of South Africa’s constitutional journey. The awards, hosted annually by the Western Cape Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, recognise individuals and organisations that make a meaningful contribution to the cultural, linguistic and heritage life of the province.
STATE CAPTURE IS HOLDING BACK SOUTH AFRICA
After Nelson Mandela was elected in 1994 his government abolished racially segregated local authorities, creating ostensibly integrated municipalities. Today these range in size from Johannesburg, the commercial capital, to units like Mpofana that comprise a small town and rural areas. All are supposed to fund themselves through property taxes, business rates and charges for water, electricity and waste collection. The poorest also get a grant from the central government to fill any gap between revenue and expenditure.
PODCASTS
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: ELECTORAL REFORM PODCAST #4
21 May 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck, Shanees Nkandu, Sonia Twongyeirwe and Ismail Joosub are joined by David Steward, the Foundation’s Chairperson Emeritus, to discuss South Africa’s constitutional transformation, the impact of the 1993 negotiations, the proportional representation electoral system and the role of independent candidates in our democracy.
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: DIE 2025 BEGROTING 3.0
22 May 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck, the FW de Klerk Foundation’s Constitutional Rights Programme Manager, is joined by Christo van der Rheede, the Foundation’s Executive Director, to discuss the recently tabled third iteration of the 2025 Budget Speech.
THE CONSTITUTION@WORK PRESENTS: ELECTORAL REFORM PODCAST #3
2 April 2025 @ All Day. –
In this episode of The Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck, Shanees Nkandu and Sonia Twongyeirwe, the FW de Klerk Foundation’s Constitutional Rights Programme team, are joined by Prof Theo Venter and Christo van der Rheede to discuss different electoral systems, the issues with each system and South Africa’s need, current solutions and challenges.
SUBMISSIONS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS ON PARLIAMENT TO CREATE CONSTITUTIONALLY COMPLIANT ANTI-CORRUPTION BODY
The FW de Klerk Foundation has submitted formal comments on the Special Investigating Unit’s Draft National Corruption Risk and Prevention Framework – highlighting the unconstitutionality of South Africa’s current corruption framework.
SUBMISSION ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL CORRUPTION RISK AND PREVENTION FRAMEWORK
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the Draft National Corruption Risk And Prevention Framework.
SUBMISSION ON THE DRAFT WHITE PAPER ON AUDIO AND AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA SERVICES AND ONLINE SAFETY
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the Draft White Paper on Audio and Audio Visual Media Services and Online Safety.
SPEECHES
MEDIA ATTACKS ON FW DE KLERK
STATEMENT BY F W DE KLERK ON RECENT PRESS REPORTS CAPE TOWN, 26 JULY 2007 Last Friday a report appeared in the Mail &
THE NEW SOUTH AFRICA AT 13 – THE PROBLEMS OF BEING A TEENAGER
SPEECH BY FORMER PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK TO PSG KONSULT NATIONAL CONFERENCE: SUN CITY, 2 MARCH 2007 NATIONAL CREDIT INDABA, SANDTON, 12 JULY 2007
DIE PLEK VAN AFRIKAANS IN SUID-AFRIKA: 2007
DIE PLEK VAN AFRIKAANS IN SUID-AFRIKA: 2007 TOESPRAAK OP 23 FEBRUARIE DEUR MNR F W DE KLERK BY DIE NASIONALE FORUM VIR AFRIKAANS SE TWEEDE
EVENTS
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.
A GUIDE ON WHO DOES WHAT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A guide for citizens on who does what in local government
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