CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2024 ON HISTORIC MATRIC RESULTS
The FW de Klerk Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 for their outstanding achievement in the National Senior Certificate (“NSC”) examinations.
THIRTY YEARS INTO DEMOCRACY: SHOULD RACE, NATIONALITY AND GENDER STILL BE REQUIRED FOR LAND AUDITS?
Ismail Joosub reviews the Deeds Registries Amendment Act and considers whether the collection of personal information in accordance with the Act is Constitutionally valid.
PRESIDENTIAL POWER TO REFER BILLS TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT – A CASE STUDY OF THE REFERRAL OF THE COPYRIGHT AND PERFORMERS’ PROTECTION BILLS
Daniela Ellerbeck and Alfred Mahkuntsu outline presidential powers and the progress of the Copyright Amendment Bill and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
ARTICLE: HERITAGE AFTER HERITAGE DAY 2013: CULTURAL TACTLESSNESS
The recent statements made by Arts and Culture Minister, Paul Mashatile, as well as Pretoria/Tshwane executive mayor, Kgosientso Ramokgopa – only three days after South Africa celebrated Heritage Day – raise questions regarding their commitment to the Preamble of the Constitution to “heal the divisions of the past” and that “South Africa belongs to all who live in it, united in our diversity”.
ARTICLE: HERITAGE DAY 2013: NOT JUST ANOTHER WALK (BRAAI) IN THE PARK?
One of the most important aspects recognised in the Constitution of South Africa, is the importance of our collective heritage and the rich cultural, linguistic and historical diversity of our people.
This includes the heritage of all our peoples – from the first nations of South Africa – the KhoiKhoi, Nama and San; our indigenous African peoples – the Zulus, Xhosas, Ndebeles and Swazis; the Tswana, Pedi and South Sotho, Tsonga and Venda; white South Africans descended from the Dutch, English, German and French settlers; our extended coloured community; to the Asians who arrived from the Dutch East Indies in the 17th and 18th centuries, and from India during the 19th century.
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.
SPEECHES
EVENTS
BALANCING TRANSPARENCY AND SECURITY – SOUTH AFRICA’S ACCESS TO INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM
Sonia Twongyeirwe recognises recent updates which have affected South Africans’ enjoyment of the fundamental right to access information, as enshrined in the South African Constitution.
POLITICAL RIGHTS: REFLECTIONS ON THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION AND CURRENT NEED FOR ELECTORAL REFORM
Sonia Twongyeirwe considers the state of political rights in South Africa (which are guaranteed by section 19 of the Constitution) in 2024, as outlined in the Foundation’s 2024 Human Rights Report Card.
THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
The FW de Klerk Foundations marks the 30th anniversary of the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
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