CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY AND EVENTS
ARTICLES AND STATEMENTS
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SCA STRIKING “THEORETICAL” APPEAL FROM ROLL – COURTS TOO INUNDATED TO HEAR MATTERS OF NO PRACTICAL VALUE
The FW de Klerk Foundation supports the Supreme Court of Appeal’s refusal to hear the appeal brought by former Public Protector, Honourable Mkhwebane.
ADVANCING THE CONSTITUTION IN SOUTH AFRICAN PRISONS: CHALLENGES AND REFORM
Ezra Mendel, Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, explores how South Africa’s constitutional framework for prisoners’ rights can be advanced, while addressing the ongoing challenges faced in correctional facilities.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION ENCOURAGED BY HOME AFFAIRS CLEARING IDENTITY DOCUMENT BACKLOG
The FW de Klerk Foundation commends the Department of Home Affairs on its success in clearing the significant backlog of 247 500 identity document applications within just one month.
PODCASTS
SUBMISSIONS
SPEECHES
EVENTS
A VISIT TO THE BREAKFAST CLUB
On 15 April 2025, a FW de Klerk Foundation delegation visited the Breakfast Club at the Good Hope Seminary Junior School in Vredehoek, Cape Town.
FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION STATEMENT ON THE DECISION TO MAINTAIN THE VAT RATE AT 15%
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Finance to withdraw the proposed VAT increase and maintain the Value-Added Tax rate at 15% from 1 May 2025.
EQUITY WITHOUT EXCLUSION: ALTERNATIVES TO RIGID RACE TARGETS
Ismail Joosub, Manager of the Constitutional Advancement Programme, analyses the recently enforced Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022, the potential ramifications of this Act, as well as constitutionally sound alternatives.
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