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
AN OFFICE FOR BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: IS THE PARLIAMENTARY BUDGET OFFICE DOING ENOUGH?
Ismail Joosub considers the high stakes Parliament faces as it prepares to receive a revised national budget, on 21 May, with waning confidence in the ability of both the executive and Parliament to provide clear fiscal leadership, and proposes the establishment of an Office for Budget Responsibility.
PARLIAMENT HEARS LEGAL OPINION ON PRESIDENT’S RESERVATIONS ON THE SECRECY BILL
Daniela Ellerbeck recognises the agreement, reached this morning by Parliament’s legal services, regarding the President’s concerns about the unconstitutionality of the Protection of State Information Bill.
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.
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