CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
AN OFFICE FOR BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: IS THE PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICE DOING ENOUGH?
Ismail Joosub considers the high stakes Parliament faces as it prepares to receive a revised national budget, on 21 May, with waning confidence in the ability of both the executive and Parliament to provide clear fiscal leadership, and proposes the establishment of an Office for Budget Responsibility.
PARLIAMENT HEARS LEGAL OPINION ON PRESIDENT’S RESERVATIONS ON THE SECRECY BILL
Daniela Ellerbeck recognises the agreement, reached this morning by Parliament’s legal services, regarding the President’s concerns about the unconstitutionality of the Protection of State Information Bill.
A VISIT TO THE BREAKFAST CLUB
On 15 April 2025, a FW de Klerk Foundation delegation visited the Breakfast Club at the Good Hope Seminary Junior School in Vredehoek, Cape Town.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
ARTICLE: DO ONE THING FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ON 21 MAY
In 2002 the United Nations declared 21 May World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
ARTICLE: LANGUAGE DIVERSITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: SOUTH AFRICA AND SPAIN
Language of instruction is a key issue at the heart of debate in most multilingual countries.
ARTICLE: NOTHING TO CELEBRATE ON WORKERS’ DAY
On 1 May, South Africa will once again celebrate Workers’ Day – although, in truth, there is nothing to celebrate.
SPEECHES
EVENTS
THE CONSTITUTION IN ACTION PODCAST: WOMEN’S MONTH X MONEY SMART WEEK 2025 DISCUSSION
In honour of Women’s Month and Money Smart Week 2025, the Constitutional Advancement Programme team hosted a roundtable discussion featuring Thando Malinga, Amirah Hassim, Nadia Adam (FAB Foundation Founder) and Kamvakazi Myataza (Project Youth SA Board Member).
SUBMISSION ON CONSTITUTION 22ND AMENDMENT BILL (PMB BY MANYI, MK MP)
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the proposed Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill by Honourable Mzwanele Manyi of the MK Party.
TURNING COMMUTING COSTS INTO YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
Ismail Joosub considers the financial burden of commuting for many South African Youth, in recognition of Money Smart Week 2025.
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