CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION WELCOMES THE RULING ON THE LIFE ESIDIMENI CASE
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the recent ruling on the Life Esidimeni case, delivering long-overdue justice for the 144 mental health patients who tragically lost their lives due to gross negligence and systemic failures by the Gauteng Department of Health and its MECs.
SOUTH AFRICA’S CONTROVERSIAL PARLIAMENTARIANS – A CONSTITUTIONAL ANALYSIS
Ismail Joosub investigates the controversial Members of Parliament (“MP”) and examines figures facing criminal prosecution, or allegations of committing crimes, to Parliament.
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONCERNED HLOPHE’S APPOINTMENT TO JSC WILL WEAKEN CRUCIAL INSTITUTION
The FW de Klerk Foundation is concerned by the appointment of Dr John Hlophe, MP to serve on the Judicial Service Commission (“JSC”).
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
ARTICLE: PRESIDENT ZUMA’S SECOND INAUGURAL ADDRESS
The central message of President Zuma’s second inaugural address is that, during the next five years, his new government will launch the “second phase of our transition from apartheid to a national democratic society.
ARTICLE: LANGUAGES, JUSTICE AND THE COURTS: A MISINTERPRETATION
According to media reports, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is getting ready to introduce indigenous language courts “in an attempt to speed up justice” and “make courts more accessible”.
A pilot project for indigenous language courts was run in 2009, but was stopped after an assessment by the Department. The Department stated last month that it was reopening the project.
According to the Department, the objective is to introduce and promote the use of indigenous languages in a few courts, then to expand to other courts.
ARTICLE: CULTURAL DIVERSITY, DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT: MANAGING EFFECTIVELY WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
The 21st of May is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
It is recognised to provide an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to “live together” better.
The South African Constitution fully recognises the diverse nature of our society and states that South Africa belongs to all who live in it – united in our diversity.
SPEECHES
EVENTS
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.
FW DE KLERK MEMORIAL LECTURE 2024
The third FW de Klerk Memorial Lecture took place in Cape Town on Monday, 11 November.
CENTRE FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION OF SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCH
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s launch of its Centre for the Constitutional Transformation of South Africa took place in Cape Town on Sunday, 10 November.
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