CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM: RAMAPHOSA’S VISION FOR A RESILIENT SOUTH AFRICA
Ismail Joosub considers the juxtaposition of President Ramaphosa’s ambitious rhetoric against the backdrop of significant socio-economic challenges, historical context and the complexities of coalition governance.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS JSC CONTINUING ITS WORK – JUDICIARY SHOULD NOT BE HELD HOSTAGE TO POLITICAL POWER PLAY
The FW de Klerk Foundation notes Dr Hlophe’s resignation from the Judicial Services Commission and its continuation of its work, despite Dr Hlophe’s resignation.
GNU ON THE BRINK? THE FRAGILITY OF SOUTH AFRICA’S POLITICAL UNITY
On 26 September, South Africa witnessed the ousting of Cilliers Brink, the Democratic Alliance mayor of Tshwane. This turn of events is more than just a shift in local government, it raises profound concerns about the stability of the broader political landscape and the fragile Government of National Unity.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RETURNS RICA AMENDMENT BILL TO PARLIAMENT OVER CONSTITUTIONAL CONCERNS
Shanees Nkandu discusses President Ramaphosa’s recent decision to send the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act Amendment Bill back to the National Assembly, citing potential constitutional infringements and a lack of adequate oversight mechanisms.
SOUTH AFRICANS’ RIGHT TO CITIZENSHIP: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Shanees Nkandu outlines the recent developments regarding citizenship in South Africa and the protection of this right by the Constitution and the Constitutional Court.
A VISIT TO U-TURN: TURNING LIVES AROUND
On 25 April 2025, a FW de Klerk Foundation delegation visited U-turn and learned more about the important services that they provide for the homeless.
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