CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
IS THE ANC’S DISCIPLINARY CODE SUFFICIENT TO STOP CORRUPTION AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR IN ITS OWN RANKS?
Ismail Joosub and Ezra Mendel consider the contrasting dynamics between the ANC’s internal party discipline and the criminal justice system.
ELON MUSK, BBBEE AND THE PATH TO INCLUSIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Ismail Joosub considers the intersection of South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment laws and Elon Musk’s global business ventures, which presents a pivotal moment for the country’s economic future.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION ENGAGES WITH MATRIC LEARNERS ON THE CONSTITUTION AND DEMOCRACY
On 25 January 2025, the FW de Klerk Foundation held an engaging and informative session with 70 final-year students at BASA Tutorial Institute.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
ARTICLE: UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY
Universal Children’s Day is a day devoted to the promotion and protection of children’s rights.
ARTICLE: FINDING A NEEDLE OF HOPE IN THE HEYSTEK OF DESPONDENCY
The Foundation has been asked by a number of friends to comment on Magnus Heystek’s recent, very gloomy, article about South Africa’s prospects.
ARTICLE: CONSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION THE KEY TO SOUTH AFRICAN TOLERANCE
16 November is the United Nations’ International Day for Tolerance.
SPEECHES
EVENTS
THE SHADOW ECONOMY IS NOT A THREAT – IT IS AN UNTAPPED OPPORTUNITY
Ismail Joosub acknowledges that official labour statistics may overlook critical aspects of youth unemployment, particularly within the informal economy, and that both the private and public sectors need to pay attention to this opportunity.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO RESTORE INTEGRITY AND STABILITY IN MUNICIPALITIES
The FW de Klerk Foundation has answered the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs’ call for public comments on its Discussion Document on the Review of the White Paper on Local Government.
SUBMISSION ON THE DISCUSSION DOCUMENT ON THE REVIEW OF THE WHITE PAPER ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The FW de Klerk Foundation’s submission regarding the Discussion Document on the Review of the White Paper on 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