Category Archives: Articles from South Africa

Political Comment: Culture and cultural diversity

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

WORLD DAY FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT Adv Jacques du Preez, FW de Klerk Foundation Today we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The phrase “cultural diversity” is used to describe the variety of … Continue reading →

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Political comment by F.W. de Klerk: On Africa and SA

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

DE KLERK OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AFRICA – AND ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S ROLE IN AFRICA In a speech to the Process Expo at Nasrec this morning, FW de Klerk questioned the tendency to be pessimistic about both South Africa … Continue reading →

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Ein Missionar, ein Marathon, ein Ziel: 1.000 Euro

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Ein Missionar, ein Marathon, ein Ziel: 1.000 Euro SELK: Christoph Weber läuft für die LKM Durban/Pietermaritzburg (Südafrika), 21.5.2013 – selk – „Letztes Jahr habe ich es in 11 Stunden / 15 Minuten geschafft und hoffe, es in diesem Jahr in … Continue reading →

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Political commentary: Higher education and training

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING LAWS AMENDMENT ACT FAILING THE TEST Adv Johan Kruger, Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights In a recent lecture at the University of Johannesburg, Jeremy Gauntlett argued that certain provisions of the Higher Education and Training Laws Amendment Act 23 … Continue reading →

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Political commentary

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY AND THE USE OF GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE BENEFIT Adv Johan Kruger, Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights The Centre for Constitutional Rights noted with much concern media reports about public resources being utilised for the benefit of close … Continue reading →

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Commentary on Worker’s Day

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

WORKERS’ DAY: NO CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION Dave Steward – Executive Director A significant majority of South Africans – and most of our youth – will have very little to celebrate on Workers’ Day.  They do not have jobs – and … Continue reading →

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Africa migration

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

This might surprise you. 63% of Africa’s diaspora lives IN Africa. Do not underestimate regional migration.

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Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Brahms Ein deutsches Requiem performed by The Chamber Singers, conducted by Michael Barrett. A chamber ensemble will play a brand new version adapted by Joachim Linkelmann to suit a chamber choir, complimenting the original chorus score by Johannes Brahms. Soprano sung by Renette … Continue reading →

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Comment: What about a “afrikaans” residence at the University?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

THE RESIDENCES OF STELLENBOSCH By Dave Steward, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation The proposed policy of the University of Stellenbosch regarding the admission of students to university residences raises questions not only about the future of Afrikaans … Continue reading →

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Race and the judiciary?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES NOT A BLACK AND WHITE ISSUE  Adv Johan Kruger, Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights The Centre for Constitutional Rights (CFCR) has taken note of recent statements by the Chief Justice regarding the mandate and duty of the … Continue reading →

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