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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.
The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION ENCOURAGED BY HOME AFFAIRS CLEARING IDENTITY DOCUMENT BACKLOG appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
On 24 September, South Africans will once again celebrate Heritage Day - which was established to give recognition to South Africa’s rich and diverse linguistic, religious and cultural heritage.
The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 2024 REPORT CARD ON CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LANGUAGE RIGHTS appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its Constitutional Rights and Constitutional Advocacy Programmes. These two separate programmes will aim to better achieve the Foundation’s goal of making South Africa’s constitutional democracy a reality for all citizens.
The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION LAUNCHES CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMMES appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
On 24 September, South Africans will once again celebrate Heritage Day - which was established to give recognition to South Africa’s rich and diverse linguistic, religious and cultural heritage.
The post THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION 2024 REPORT CARD ON CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS AND LANGUAGE RIGHTS appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
This morning President Ramaphosa signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (“BELA Bill”) into law.
The post BELA BILL NOW LAW appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation deeply mourns the passing of Pravin Gordhan on 13 September 2024. His unwavering commitment to constitutional democracy and courageous stand against corruption profoundly shaped South Africa's governance and integrity.
The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER MINISTER PRAVIN GORDHAN appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Die FW de Klerk Stigting betuig sy diepste meegevoel met die familie en geliefdes van die voormalige Minister Pravin Gordhan, wat vanoggend op die ouderdom van 75 oorlede is. Die Stigting erken Pravin Gordhan se onskatbare bydraes tot Suid-Afrika se grondwetlike demokrasie.
The post FW DE KLERK STIGTING BETUIG RESPEK AAN VOORMALIGE MINISTER PRAVIN GORDHAN appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Ismail Joosub delves into how financial literacy equips entrepreneurs with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of starting and running a business.
The post STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS: EXERCISING ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND PROMOTING EQUALITY appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Ismail Joosub, Manager of the Constitutional Advancement Programme, explores the intersection of financial literacy, homeownership and the constitutional right to adequate housing, offering insights into the financial strategies necessary for aspiring homeowners.
The post EMPOWERING SOUTH AFRICAN HOMEBUYERS: A CONSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING IN HOUSING OWNERSHIP appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The Protection of State Information Bill has been revived by the new Parliament. The Foundation shares president Ramaphosa’s reservations regarding the Bill’s constitutionality.
The post REVIVAL OF INFAMOUS SECRECY BILL appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is pleased to have Alfred Sibusiso Mahkuntsu, a University of Cape Town LLM student, on board as an intern.
The post MEET OUR INTERN: ALFRED SIBUSISO MAHKUNTSU appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Ismail Joosub explores the intersection of financial literacy with constitutional rights and its broader impact on South Africa’s future.
The post YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY: SECURING THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Daniela Ellerbeck, the Foundation’s Constitutional Rights Manager, reviews the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs’ General Municipal Bill.
The post IRREGULAR APPOINTMENTS, GENERAL MUNICIPAL BILL TO FURTHER EXTEND TIME TO RECTIFY appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Daniela Ellerbeck, the Foundation’s Constitutional Rights Manager, reviews the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs’ General Municipal Bill.
The post THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION COMMENTS ON GENERAL MUNICIPAL BILL, OPPOSES EXTENDING TIME TO RECTIFY IRREGULAR APPOINTMENTS appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is proud to kick off its participation in the National Treasury’s Money Smart Week South Africa 2024.
The post CONSUMER RIGHTS AND FINANCIAL PROTECTIONS: UPHOLDING SECTION 22 OF THE CONSTITUTION appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is proud to kick off its participation in the National Treasury’s Money Smart Week South Africa 2024.
The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL TREASURY’S MONEY SMART WEEK 2024 appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Ismail Joosub, the FW de Klerk Foundation's Constitutional Advancement Manager, considers the effect of South Africa's Black Economic Empowerment policies.
The post FROM EMPOWERMENT TO ELITISM: THE BBBEE DILEMMA AND CONSTITUTIONAL TENSIONS appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Ezra Mende evaluates whether there have been significant changes in South Africa’s economic priorities based on the latest budget speeches.
The post SHIFTS IN ECONOMIC PRIORITIES IN THE RECENT BUDGET: WHAT HAS CHANGED? appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation is pleased to have attended the launch of the Civil Society Electoral Reform Panel.
The post FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION WELCOMES LAUNCH OF CIVIL SOCIETY ELECTORAL REFORM PANEL appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Daniela Ellerbeck, Constitutional Rights Programme Manager, reviews the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs' bills that proffer solutions to address the problem of shaky municipal coalitions – the Coalition Bill and the General Bill.
The post COALITION BILL NOT PERFECT, BUT IMPORTANT TO STAY IN CONVERSATION appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill 2024.
The post THE FW DE KLERK FOUNDATION COMMENTS ON COALITION BILL, URGES PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Daniela Ellerbeck, Manager of Constitutional Programmes at the FW de Klerk Foundation, reflects on gender inequality, barriers of entry into the economy for women and gender-based violence.
The post WOMEN NEED SAFETY TO PROSPER appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Ismail Joosub delves into the key provisions of the Climate Change Act, its economic implications, its alignment with the Constitution and the future prospects and challenges it presents.
The post SOUTH AFRICA’S CLIMATE CHANGE ACT: A CONSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT PERSPECTIVE appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.
Ezra Mendel, Intern at the FW de Klerk Foundation, analyses the impact of Western elections on South Africa.
The post BALLOTS BEYOND BORDERS: THE IMPACT OF WESTERN ELECTIONS ON SOUTH AFRICA AMID GROWING GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS (PART 3) appeared first on FW de Klerk Foundation.