FMF Newsletter – Building power outside of the state

October 19, 2023

Free Market Foundation

19 October 2023

Building power outside of the state

Should citizens organise themselves to build power outside of state structures? Martin van Staden and Dr Ernst Roets discussed the gap between theory and practice in the context of constitutional rights at a recent FMF event.

They discuss the work of organisations such as the Zionist Federation, AfriForum, and the Solidarity Movement in South Africa, as well as the New Hampshire Free State Project and Federalist Society in the United States.

Watch the debate above.

KHAYA LAM

70 title deed transfers in Phiritona The Khaya Lam team were in Phiritona (Heilbron) last week to facilitate the handing over ceremony of over 70 title deeds, sponsored by Absa.

Searle Sacks handing a title deed to a happy and deserving recipient.

FMF IN THE MEDIA

Competition Commission imposes conditions on Takealot

FMF Legal Researcher Zakhele Mthembu recently appeared on eNCA news to discuss the Competition Commission's decision to penalise Takealot for an apparent market monopoly.

Zakes argues that imposing penalties on successful businesses is harmful to the economy as the foundation of a free market revolves around consumers having trust in and making purchases from such enterprises.

See the full discussion above.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Israel: A (weak) light of liberty in a dark corner of the world

Martin van Staden writes that despite its imperfections, Israel is one of the freest societies in the Middle East and should be protected from the authoritarianism surrounding it. Read his thoughts here.