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Daniela Ellerbeck assesses the Expropriation Bill that President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law recently.

The post EXPROPRIATION ACT NOW LAW – THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CALLS ON MPS TO EXERCISE SECTION 80 OPTION appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Daniela Ellerbeck assesses the Expropriation Bill that President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law recently.

The post THE EXPROPRIATION ACT, WHAT NOW? appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Inspired by the Class of 2024's recent achievement of a 87,3% National Senior Certificate pass rate, Ismail Joosub dives deeper into the challenges facing South African youth.

The post SOUTH AFRICA’S YOUTH: A PROMISING FUTURE OR A LOOMING CRISIS? appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

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.

The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2024 ON HISTORIC MATRIC RESULTS appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ismail Joosub reviews the Deeds Registries Amendment Act and considers whether the collection of personal information in accordance with the Act is Constitutionally valid.

The post THIRTY YEARS INTO DEMOCRACY: SHOULD RACE, NATIONALITY AND GENDER STILL BE REQUIRED FOR LAND AUDITS? appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ezra Mendel, intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, outlines the complexities of the Stilfontein mining crisis and the solutions the Constitution offers.

The post THE STILFONTEIN MINING CRISIS AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL DILEMMA appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ismail Joosub explores the President’s decision to reassign Thembi Simelane from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to the Department of Human Settlements.

The post CABINET SHUFFLE RAISES CONCERNS OVER JUSTICE MINISTRY LEADERSHIP appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ismail Joosub discusses South Africa’s aviation industry and the introduction of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) requirements into the air services licensing process which threatens the industry.

The post SOARING OR STALLING? THE B-BBEE DILEMMA IN SOUTH AFRICA’S AVIATION SECTOR appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

The FW de Klerk Foundation is concerned by the growing debate surrounding spaza shop owners’ nationality during this food crisis.

The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION URGES ENFORCEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY LAWS, NOT INCITING XENOPHOBIA appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ismail Joosub recognises the new milestone South Africa reached in terms of constitutionality, diversity and dignity as the Department of Home Affairs begins to recognise Muslim marriages.

The post FROM MARGINS TO MAINSTREAM – RECOGNITION OF MUSLIM MARRIAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ambassador Barrett presented her lecture “The World Today” at the third FW de Klerk Memorial Lecture.

The post AMBASSADOR BARBARA BARRETT’S “THE WORLD TODAY” LECTURE AT THE FW DE KLERK MEMORIAL LECTURE 2024 appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

With the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel’s invitation for comments on why, how and whether South Africa’s present electoral system should be reformed, changed, or even replaced, Daniela Ellerbeck explores the options facing South Africa.

The post WHY SOUTH AFRICA NEEDS ELECTORAL REFORM: A LOOK AT MIXED-MEMBER PROPORTIONAL SYSTEMS appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ezra Mendel, Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, explores the recent decision by the South African government to move Taiwan’s de facto embassy and the subsequent questions about South Africa’s diplomatic alignment.

The post THE IMPLICATIONS OF RELOCATING TAIWAN’S LIAISON OFFICE OUTSIDE PRETORIA appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

The outcome of the US election, tomorrow, will have a tremendous impact upon the United States’ and Africa’s relationship - influencing everything from trade agreements and foreign investments to strategic alliances and multilateral engagements.

The post FRACTURED RELATIONS AND THE US ELECTION: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR US-AFRICA RELATIONS? appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Ismail Joosub explores the potential consequences of the upcoming US election on South Africa, examining key areas such as trade, foreign policy, energy, technology and investment and offering insights into how these factors could shape South Africa's future.

The post AMERICA’S CHOICE, SOUTH AFRICA’S FUTURE: THE IMPACT OF THE US ELECTIONS ON SA appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

The FW de Klerk Foundation made a written submission to the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel in response to the Panel’s invitation for comments on why, how and whether South Africa’s present electoral system should be reformed, changed, or even replaced.

The post THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION BELIEVES ELECTORAL REFORM IS JUSTIFIED AND NECESSARY appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Education is the foundation of a nation’s socio-economic development and, also, a fundamental human right. However, this right is under threat due to ongoing budget cuts to the education sector.

The post THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION BUDGET CUTS ON THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: EXPLORING SOLUTIONS appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

The FW de Klerk Foundation is pleased to have attended the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s launch of the exhibition “Our Shared Humanity in Action: Reflecting on the United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid”.

The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION ATTENDS LAUNCH OF “OUR SHARED HUMANITY IN ACTION” EXHIBITION appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Prof Chris Landsberg shared his thoughts on the international dynamics facing the coalition government in a speech at the Foundation's Coalition Government Conference.

The post INTERNATIONAL DYNAMICS FACING THE COALITION GOVERNMENT: UNDERSTANDING FOREIGN POLICY’S IMPACT – PROF CHRIS LANDSBERG appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

The FW de Klerk Foundation proudly attended the Gauteng Provincial Schools' Debating Championship Finals and Oratory Programme Award Ceremony.

The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION COMMITTED TO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Daniela Ellerbeck reviews the latest saga surrounding Dr Hlophe and the JSC, looks at the facts and issues at hand to explain why the Court reached the conclusion it did.

The post CASE NOTE: MKP v JSC appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

The Foundation notes Justice Minister Thembisile Simelane’s response to a recent question by Hon Xego that her department is committed to continually increase the security in courts.

The post THE FOUNDATION NOTES DOJ’S COMMITMENT TO INCREASE COURT SAFETY appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.

Prof William Gumede shared his thoughts on domestic dynamics facing the coalition government in a speech at the Foundation's Coalition Government Conference.

The post DOMESTIC DYNAMICS FACING THE COALITION GOVERNMENT: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL POLITICS – PROF WILLIAM GUMEDE appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.