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ALSO READ ALL THE PRESENTATIONS MADE AT THE CONFERENCE ON THE EXPROPRIATION BILL IN CAPE TOWN ON 4 AUGUST 2008 UNDER "LATEST NEWS" The Expropriation Bill that will be considered by the National Assembly at the end of this month is possibly the most serious challenge yet to the agreements on which the new South Africa was established. In terms of those agreements - which are articulated in the 1993 and 1996 constitutions - the National Party government exchanged its overwhelming monopoly of power for a genuine non-racial democracy - on condition that the reasonable rights of its constituency and genuine democratic institutions would be protected by a strong and justiciable Constitution and Bill of Rights.

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	The ideological roots of the Expropriation Bill: ALSO READ ALL THE PRESENTATIONS MADE AT THE CONFERENCE ON THE EXPROPRIATION BILL IN CAPE TOWN ON 4 AUGUST 2008 UNDER "LATEST NEWS" The Expropriation Bill that will be considered by the National Assembly at the end of this month is possibly the most serious challenge yet to the agreements on which the new South Africa was established. In terms of those agreements - which are articulated in the 1993 and 1996 constitutions - the National Party government exchanged its overwhelming monopoly of power for a genuine non-racial democracy - on condition that the reasonable rights of its constituency and genuine democratic institutions would be protected by a strong and justiciable Constitution and Bill of Rights.	2008-08-11
	AgriSA on the Expropriation Bill AgriSA participated in the conference on the Expropriation Bill, organised by the Ad Hoc Comittee on the Protection of Property Rights.	2008-08-11
	CFCR comments on the Expropriation Bill The ad hoc Committee on the Protection of Property Rights held a second public meeting in Cape Town on Monday 4 August to express their concern regarding the Expropriation Bill. Speakers at eh conference included Adv Nikki de Havilland of the Centre for Constitutional Rights, Theo de Jager of AgriSA, Ulrich Joubert former head of the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut and Chief economist of Transnet, Dr Leon Louw of the Freemarket Foundation and Dr Lawrence Schlemmer.	2008-08-11
	The economic impact of the Expropriation Bill Mr Ulrich Joubert, Chief Economist of Transnet and former head of the Afrikaanse Handelsinstituut, presented some economic impacts of the proposed Expropriation Bill.	2008-08-11
	The New Expropriation Bill: Wider Implications The land and property Expropriation Bill currently before Parliament will ultimately have to be referred to the Constitutional Court for judicial review. What the Court may decide cannot be predicted, but this Bill certainly appears to be in conflict with the spirit of the Constitution. It is this feature, and the motivations of the Minister of Land Affairs in tabling the Bill, that do more damage to the as yet unstable foundations of unity and reconciliation in South Africa than any possible benefits that could flow from the controversial legislation.	2008-08-11
	THE IDEOLOGICAL ROOTS OF THE EXPROPRIATION BILL The Expropriation Bill that will be considered by the National Assembly at the end of this month is possibly the most serious challenge yet to the agreements on which the new South Africa was established.	2008-08-08
	Support for the Asmal Declaration The FW de Klerk Foundation fully supports the “Declaration Against the Injunction to Kill and in Defence of the Constitution we Must Live For” which was recently initiated by Prof. Kader Asmal.	2008-07-10
	Petition on Expropriation Bill We regard the Expropriation Bill that is currently before Parliament as one of the greatest threats that has yet been posed to the national accord on which the new South Africa was founded.	2008-06-23
	THE BACKGROUND TO THE EXPROPRIATION BILL The property provision (Section 25) in the Constitution was one of the most intensely debated and contested elements in our national accord. The final text reflects a carefully crafted balance between the need to protect bona fide property rights on the one hand, and the unquestioned need for land reform on the other.	2008-06-20
	New electoral system - Prof G Devenish Now that the ANC government has decided to abolish the iniquitous system of floor-crossing it is necessary in the interest of democracy and accountable government for our country to have a new electoral system.	2008-05-20
	FW de Klerk warns against disturbing the balances that were negotiated in the constitution Today is the fourteenth birthday of the New South Africa. We have much to celebrate. After centuries of division and conflict we have established our new society on the firm foundation of justice, human dignity, equality and constitutional democracy.	2008-05-05
	FW De Klerk Foundation supports World Autism Day The FW de Klerk Foundation announced today (2 April 2008), World Autism Day, that it has made a donation of R250 000 to Autism Western Cape on behalf of KidsRights of the Netherlands.	2008-04-02
	The Polokwane Resolutions The recent ANC National Conference in Polokwane was probably the most significant political development since 1994.	2008-02-13
	STATEMENT BY MR F W DE KLERK ON THE DEATH OF MR ALWYN SCHELBUSH On behalf of my wife and myself, I would like to pay tribute to Mr Alwyn Schlebusch and to offer our sincerest condolences to his children, grandchildren and his family.	2008-01-07
	Statement by FW de Klerk on the election of Jacob Zuma as President of the ANC I should like to congratulate Mr Jacob Zuma on his election this evening to the presidency of the African National Congress. The decision today is of historic importance to South Africa since it will clearly have a major impact on the leadership of South Africa for the next five to twelve years. This will be a critical period for South Africa. On the one hand we must consolidate the successes that we have achieved in the past thirteen years particularly with regard to sustained economic growth and national reconciliation. On the other we must continue with our efforts to build a more just and equitable society.	2008-01-03
	Ian Douglas Smith: Obituary for Newsweek Magazine I did not really know Ian Smith personally. During the period when he was leading ‘Rhodesia’ to unilateral independence in 1965 I was a lawyer in the industrial town of Vereniging, near Johannesburg. In the early 70s, when he was manoeuvring against successive British Governments to gain recognition for his UDI, I was a back bencher and later Minister in portfolios that kept me far from our growing entanglement with Rhodesia. However, like most South Africans I closely followed Ian Smith’s actions and decisions since they so often had substantial implications for our own strategic and economic interests.	2007-11-23
	FW de Klerk Foundation and KidsRights International of the Netherlands donate new school bus to Alta du Toit School THE FW de Klerk Foundation, in co-operation with KidsRights International of the Netherlands, today (11 October) handed over a new school bus to the Alta du Toit School in Kuilsriver for the transport of the learners to and from the school.	2007-10-11
	Statement by the FW de Klerk Foundation on 'Operation Marion' and the failed SADF Raid against a supposed APLA target in Transkei Media reports emanating from Eugene De Kock have drawn attention once again to the failed SADF raid against a supposed APLA target in October 1993. They have been presented as though they are a “revelation” and as though they provide evidence that Mr De Klerk did, in fact, authorise illegal murders, contrary to his repeated statements. Nothing could be further from the truth. The incident was widely publicised and debated at the time and was dealt with in Mr De Klerk’s autobiography. Although the operation was tragically botched, Mr De Klerk himself acted in his capacity as head of government with due deliberation and care and in complete compliance with national and international law. Information on the raid is set out below.	2007-07-29
	Amnesty rules for all - by FW de Klerk In the wake of the NPA’s decision to charge Mr Adriaan Vlok and General Van der Merwe I should like to make the following observations regarding our amnesty process. Amnesty was, from the outset, a sine qua non for negotiations. In 1990 the NP government enjoyed overwhelming military superiority. Clearly there would have been no settlement without a sure expectation that members of the old order would not be victimised by any new government. Equally, members of the ANC and other banned organisations needed indemnity to enable them to return to South Africa to participate in the negotiations.	2007-07-26
	FW de Klerk's position on involvement in, or knowledge of, gross violations of human rights, during and before his presidency 1. Knowledge of Gross Violations of Human Rights 1.1. F W de Klerk was never the minister of a security department or part of the securocrat inner circle during the presidency of P W Botha. 1.2. The perpetration of gross violations of human rights was not discussed in the Cabinet or in the State Security Council. In as far as such abuses occurred they were authorised and managed by mechanisms outside of the Cabinet and SCC. 1.3. Non-security ministers were not informed of such activities or of many of their other activities. 1.4. After he became President, the security forces did not brief Mr De Klerk regarding any previous or ongoing operations that might have involved extra-legal activities.	2007-07-26
	Allegations of TRC challenge Statement by Dave Steward, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation regarding the baseless and false story in the Saturday Star/Weekend Argus	2007-07-21
	Statement by FW de Klerk regarding the decision of the National Prosecuting Authorityto charge Mr Adriaan Vlok and General Johann van der Merwe with various offences Mr De Klerk has taken note of the decision of the NPA to charge Mr Adriaan Vlok and General Johann van der Merwe with offences related to the conflict of the past and that they will be appearing in court on 17 August.	2007-07-17
	Woodside Special Care Centre benefits from donation by FW de Klerk Foundation and Kids Rights International MR FW DE LLERK, former state President and chairman of the FW de Klerk Foundation, made a financial contribution to the Woodside Special Care Centre in Rondebosch. This donation was made in conjunction with the international Kids Rights Organisation.	2007-07-17
	Woodside Special Care Centre benefits from donation by FW de Klerk Foundation and Kids Rights International MR FW DE KLERK, former state President and chairman of the FW de Klerk Foundation, made a financial contribution to the Woodside Special Care Centre in Rondebosch. This donation was made in conjunction with the international Kids Rights Organisation.	2007-07-17
	Woodside Special Care Centre Woodside Special Care Centre	2007-07-17
	JBJGH PIUOIUHui	2007-07-17
	F W de Klerk calls for pragmatic approaches and respect for the Constitution In a speech today to the National Credit Indaba at Sandton, F W de Klerk said that South Africa’s future success would be determined by the degree to which its leaders would be able to resist pressures to embark on ideological courses and instead be guided by the pragmatic demands of the economy and of the globalised world; and secondly, by their ability to abide by the national accord articulated in the Constitution.	2007-07-12
	Woodside Woodside	2007-07-07
	Woodside Special Care Centre FW de Klerk Foundation and Kids Rights International supports Woodside Special Care Centre	2007-07-07
	FW de Klerk Foundation launches study on land reform A research document on the state of affairs regarding land reform in South Africa was launched today by the FW de Klerk Foundation. According to Mr. Dave Steward, Executive Director of the Foundation, land reform will remain one of the most critical questions in the national debate in the near future. It is therefore imperative that the public is informed about these issues to enable all stakeholders to participate in the debate in a responsible and constructive manner.	2007-05-24
	FW de Klerk receives honorary doctorate in USA MR FW DE KLERK, former State President, Nobel laureate and chairman of the FW de Klerk Foundation, this week received an honorary doctorate from the Salisbury University in Maryland, United States of America.	2007-04-09
	FW de Klerk's reaction to Tony Leon's comments FW de Klerk reacts to Tony Leon's comments regarding ANC leadership	2007-03-12
	FW de Klerk says Afrikaans language rights must not be eroded "I find the systematic eroding of Afrikaans' rights and claims, as affirmed in the Constitution, unacceptable."	2007-02-23
	Reaction to Rawsonville dispute THE recent dispute between farm workers and farmers in the Rawsonville area, which culminated in a young woman who had originally laid charges of rape against four farmers, admitting that she falsely accused them of rape and assault, resulted in the FW de Klerk Foundation reacting to the incident in the light of hate speech being unconstitutional and the need for land reform that was both lawful and in compliance with the Constitution.	2007-02-15
	Reaction to the death of former State President Marais Viljoen Reaction by Mr FW de Klerk on the death of former state president Marais Viljoen	2007-01-05
	7th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates F W DE KLERK: Weapons of mass destruction not the answer to lasting peace.	2006-11-17
	Influence of democracy on globalisation Opening statement by FW de Klerk at the Ashburton debate. Jersey	2006-11-16
	The death of former President PW Botha Statement by FW de Klerk on the death of former President PW Botha.	2006-11-01
	CFCR Launch Press release on the launch of the Centre for Constitutional Rights: FW de Klerk emphasises the danger of attempts to re-engineer the South African Constitution.	2006-10-25
	Meeting between FW de Klerk and Ministers Pandor and Jordan Meeting between FW de Klerk and Ministers Naledi Pandor and Pallo Jordan.	2006-10-20
	South Africa's election to the Security Council Statement by FW de Klerk on South Africa's election to membership of the UN Security Council.	2006-10-18
	Changes to the municipal management model in Cape Town Statement on the decision of the provincial government of the Western Cape to change the type of municipal governance in Cape Town from the Executive Mayoral System to the Executive Committee System.	2006-09-20
	Combatting Terrorism in a Globalised World Press release of the speech by FW de Klerk to Kent State University in Ohio, USA.	2006-09-11
	Adriaan Vlok's apology to the Rev Chikane Comment on Adriaan Vlok's apology to the Rev Frank Chikane.	2006-08-29
	FW de Klerk's discharge from hopsital Media statement on Mr FW de Klerk's discharge from hospital.	2006-07-03
	Former President FW de Klerk's Medical Condition Press Statement on FW de Klerk's medical condition.	2006-06-13
	The role of business and civil society in the New South Africa Press release on the speech by FW de Klerk to the Institute of Directors in Johannesburg.	2006-06-06
	Successful Surgery on FW de Klerk Media statement on Successful Surgery on FW de Klerk.	2006-06-03
	The Tenth Anniversary of the Adoption of the 1996 Constitution Statement by FW de Klerk on the 10th Anniversary of the adoption of the 1996 Constitution.	2006-05-08
	Amnesty and Impunity Dave Steward’s notes on his address delivered at the IJR’s panel debate on ‘The TRC: Ten Years On’ on 20 April 2006.	2006-04-20
	Statement on the death of Dr Anton Rupert Statement by FW de Klerk on the death of Dr Anton Rupert.	2006-01-19
	Meeting between FW de Klerk and President Elect Evo Morales Media release on the meeting between former President FW de Klerk and President-elect Evo Morales of Bolivia.	2006-01-12
	Alleged Corruption under the Apartheid Regime Response of Mr De Klerk on questions posed by Beeld regarding a report released on alleged corruption under the apartheid regime	2005-12-09
	The 6th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates The Concluding Document of the 6th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates held in Rome, 24-26 November 2005.	2005-11-26
	FW de Klerk calls for Globalisation that promotes equity and cultural diversity Speech by Former President FW de Klerk to Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri.	2005-10-05
	Meeting between FW de Klerk and Ziba Jiyane Press release on meeting between FW de Klerk and Ziba Jiyane.	2005-08-29
	The Glenburn Lodge Dialogue Press statement of a dialogue arranged by the FW de Klerk Foundation between influential community leaders and a senior Government delegation.	2005-08-20
	Meeting with Education Minister Naledi Pandor Statement of the meeting facilitated by the FW de Klerk Foundation with Education Minister Pandor.	2005-03-30
	The Concept of an African Peace Corps Remarks by former president FW de Klerk to the Institute of International Mediation and Conflict Resolution.	2005-01-12
	The US's Global Leadership Role after the 2004 Election Press release of speech by FW de Klerk to the Omaha Town Hall Annual Lecture Series in Omaha, Nebraska.	2004-10-27
	The NNP's Decision regarding its relationship with the ANC Statement by FW de Klerk with regard to the NNP's decision concerning its relationship with the ANC.	2004-08-13
	Community Builders Prize Award Press release of FW de Klerk's acceptance of the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize by Morehouse College in Atlanta, United States.	2004-04-03
	Affirmative Action in Malaysia Study of Affirmative Action in Malaysia.	2004-04-02
	The Need for Consensus on Transformation Press release of speech by FW de Klerk to the Foreign Correspondents Association.	2004-03-15
	The Death of Walter Sisulu Statement by FW de Klerk regarding the death of Walter Sisulu.	2003-05-07
	The Court Case Between FW de Klerk and the TRC Statement by the FW de Klerk Foundation regarding the court case between FW de Klerk & the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.	2003-03-21
	The Possibility of a War Against Iraq (II) Second Statement by FW de Klerk on the possibility of a war against Iraq.	2003-02-17
	The Order of Mapungubwe Statement on FW de Klerk's acceptance of the Order of Mapungubwe.	2002-12-10
	The Possibility of War Against Iraq (I) Statement of FW de Klerk's views on the possibility of war against Iraq.	2002-09-10
	The Case Against Swiss and American Banks FW de Klerk comments on the American lawyer Edward Fagan's case against Swiss and American banks for 'Supporting Apartheid'.	2002-07-03
	Reply to Readers of the Citizen Newspaper FW de Klerk replies to readers of the Citizen newspaper who had criticised his positive views on South Africa.	2002-05-28
	Peace in Post Conflict Societies Press statement on FW de Klerk's address at the Transformative Justice Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.	2002-04-16
	International Conference on Technology and Education Press statement of FW de Klerk's address to the Twentieth International Conference on Technology and Education at Potchefstroom University.	2002-04-04
	The Death of Mrs Marike de Klerk Statement regarding the death of Mrs Marike de Klerk.	2001-12-06
	The Terrorist Attacks in the USA Joint statement by former presidents FW de Klerk and Nelson Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.	2001-09-19
	Is There a Future for Sub-Saharan Africa? Statement on FW de Klerk's address delivered to a conference in Prague.	2000-10-16
	Human Rights Commission's Conference Statement by FW de Klerk about the Human Rights Commission's Conference on 'Racial Discrimination'.	2000-08-31
	Proposal that FW de Klerk Acts as Mediator in DRC Conflict Response of FW de Klerk to reports that he should act as mediator in the conflict in the DRC.	2000-08-17
	New Board Members of the FW de Klerk Foundation Statement on the FW de Klerk Foundation's new Board Members.	2000-08-11
	F W de Klerk calls for pragmaticapproaches and respect for the Constitution In a speech today to the National Credit Indaba at Sandton, F W de Klerk said that South Africa’s future success would be determined by the degree to which its leaders would be able to resist pressures to embark on ideological courses and instead be guided by the pragmatic demands of the economy and of the globalised world; and secondly, by their ability to abide by the national accord articulated in the Constitution.	0000-00-00


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