Newsletter – African Liberty is in good hands

July 26, 2023

Free Market Foundation

26 July 2023

African Liberty is in good hands

The FMF were in Cape Town last week to co-host the Atlas Network Africa Liberty Forum alongside the Institute of Race Relations.

FMF CEO, David Ansara, presented the opening talk on day 1 of the Forum, addressing liberty-orientated NGOs and think tanks from across Sub-Saharan Africa.

FMF Director, Temba Nolutshungu, spoke on the topic of Advancing Property Rights for Women across Africa.

FMF Head of Policy, Martin van Staden, took part in a panel discussion about building a more cohesive and collaborative freedom movement in Africa.

Contributing author, Zakhele Mthembu, was on the ground to represent the FMF, interviewing many of the conference guestes including Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), John Steenhuisen.

The Khaya Lam initiative was also in the spotlight during the conference. The intiative was nominated as a finalist to receive the 2023 Africa Liberty Award.

Congratulations to Students for Liberty who took home the well-deserved award and a special thank you to all of the people who make Khaya Lam a reality for thousands of South Africans.

FMF IN THE MEDIA

The FMF had the honour of taking part in the 'Private Property Rights for ALL South Africans' event, organized by the FW de Klerk Foundation. This significant gathering took place in Bryanston, Johannesburg, on the 14th of July.

During the event, the FMF engaged in insightful discussions on the significance of secure private property rights to uplift impoverished communities. Additionally, we explored effective strategies to counter the Expropriation Without Compensation (EWC) agenda, which poses a threat to property rights.

Overall, the event served as a platform for exchanging ideas and fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of private property rights in promoting prosperity and equitable development for all South Africans.

Watch the highlights in the video above.

FEATURED ARTICLES

How businesses should deal with the ANC government

David Ansara argues that business leaders in South Africa must embrace a new strategy when dealing with the government. 🤝 Instead of seeking consensus, it's time for negotiations. Read here.

A cap on CEO salaries? No, rather cap political salaries

The private sector's role is integral to the country's functioning despite destructive government policies. Martin van Staden argues against capping CEO salaries. Read here.

Not so fast, Dr Crisp

FMF Health Policy Unit Chair, Michael Settas, unpacks SA's NHI project, expressing concerns about cost, quality, lack of feasibility studies, private sector disinvestment, and tax implications. Read here.

EVENT

'Countdown to Socialism' book launch

Join the FMF and Dr Anthea Jeffery — author and Head of Policy Research at the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) — to launch her new book, Countdown to Socialism, at this evening's FMF event.

Anthea will unpack insights from her book, including:

Understanding the National Democratic Revolution as the policy blueprint of the ANC/SACP alliance in South Africa.
How the NDR aims for a socialist South Africa and why most South Africans are unaware of its destructive goals.
Why the ANC does not embark on meaningful reform of the South African economy
How socialism can be defeated in the 'battle of ideas'.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the evening.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 26 July 2023

⏰ Time: 17h30 to 18h00 – Registration, cheese & wine
18h00 to 19h00 – Presentation & discussion

📍 Venue: Building 5, Bryanston Gate, 170 Curzon Road, Bryanston.
See directions here.

🎟️ Entry fee: R50 per person (cash only) at door. Media free.

⚠️ Note: Event can be attended in person OR via YouTube.