CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA’S DECISION TO DISMANTLE ITS NUCLEARWEAPONS PROGRAMME
THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA’S DECISION TO DISMANTLE ITS NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAMME Issued By the FW de Klerk Foundation on 24/03/2023
REQUIREMENT BY SAPS THAT COMPLAINANT STATEMENTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH
Requirement by SAPS that Complainant Statements must be in English Issued By the FW de Klerk Foundation on 15/03/2023 The FW de Klerk Foundation
CORRUPTION OR GOOD GOVERNANCE: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE BOTH
CORRUPTION OR GOOD GOVERNANCE: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE BOTH Issued By the FW de Klerk Foundation on 13/03/2023 The dust is beginning to
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ARTICLE: PRIVATE LIVES AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITIES
I have never, in my entire life, had even a puff of a cigarette. True, I did smoke a cigar 29 years ago when my son was born – but like Bill Clinton I did not inhale. Although I dislike smoking I am fairly tolerant of those who are addicted to tobacco (I have little choice since my wife enjoys the occasional cigarette). Nevertheless, I am happy that people may no longer smoke in planes, restaurants and other public places. I also believe that government should be commended for its vigorous anti-smoking campaign – which has cut smoking by 50% in the past 20 years.
ARTICLE: THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY IN DIVIDED SOCIETIES
The deepening turmoil in Egypt provides some sharp lessons on the potential pitfalls of winner‐takes-‐all democracy in deeply divided societies. Democracy is in essence a convention in terms of which competition for political power is resolved by elections - rather than by violence. Participants agree that the party or parties that win the election can form the government and rule the country for a prescribed period until the next election.
ARTICLE: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FRIENDSHIP 2013: A CULTURE OF PEACE
This year ‐ on 30 July - we celebrate International Day of Friendship. The day is based not only on the recognition of friendship in the general sense but also the relevance and importance that friendship is something more and noble, and embodies a valuable sentiment in the lives of human beings around the world.
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BEHIND THE NATIONAL STATE ENTERPRISES BILL: A MISSED REVOLUTION
In September 2023, South Africa witnessed a watershed moment as the National State Enterprises Bill made its debut in the National Assembly. This milestone bore the promise of revitalising not only the country’s governance arena but, more importantly, its beleaguered state-owned enterprises (SOEs). However, this Bill’s initial allure as a harbinger of reform is, but a mirage.
THE ADOPTION OF THE BELA BILL WILL NOT TRANSLATE TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL
On 26 October 2023, the National Assembly passed the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill, which it believes will improve the quality of basic education received by the majority of South African learners by creating a more just and equitable education system.
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2023: A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR NATION
On behalf of the FW de Klerk Foundation, I would like to personally congratulate our national team and join my fellow South Africans in celebrating the Springboks’ glorious win at the 2023 Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France last Saturday.
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