Newsletter – SA’s future depends on embracing the free market

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16 August 2023

South Africa’s future depends on embracing the free market

The FMF welcomes the Multi-Party Charter's dedication to fostering a market economy that is free and open. Embracing greater freedom translates to increased options for everyday South Africans, heightened competitiveness, and enhanced economic well-being.

"Nearly 30 years into the democratic dispensation, it is abundantly clear to all that the time has come to turn away from the socialist ideas and values that undermine freedom of enterprise and the pursuit of prosperity,"

~ FMF CEO, David Ansara.

 
 
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NEW FACES AT THE FMF

We are thrilled to welcome Yannik Kum to the FMF team until October.

Yannik will be interning at the FMF as he pursues his political science and history studies at Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany.

Here's what he had to say: "I am eager to contribute, learn, and make the most of this opportunity to further expand my horizon.
Thank you for welcoming me into this dynamic community, and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you.”

 

 

 
EVENT

Conceptions of Freedom: Individualist and
Communitarian Perspectives

Freedom means different things to different people. We are excited to host a thoughtful discussion on the different conceptions of liberty in the South African context featuring Ernst Roets, Martin van Staden, and Mark Oppenheimer.

Our panellists will explore points of agreement and disagreement on the following topics:

  • The Individualist and Communitarian approaches to freedom
  • The relationship between the individual and their community
  • The appropriate role of the state
  • How to resist socialist policies and build prosperity in South Africa

🗓️ Date:               Wednesday, 30 August 2023

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

📍 Venue:            Northwards, 21 Rockridge Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193.
                            See directions here.

🎟️ Entry fee:       R50 per person (cash only) at door. Media free.
                            
Please RSVP only if you plan to join us in person (for catering purposes).

 

 
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Contact us: +27 11 884 0270 | FMF@fmfsa.org

 

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