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Fixing South Africa’s democracy
Hopefully, the result of the 2024 elections will be positive, and lead to better governance and much needed policy reform.
Federalism is a fundamental principle of African governance and self-determination
Africa in the modern day is actually a result of the forced centralisation of states or federations that were autonomous or semi-autonomous in their own
Sowetan: Passing of Sam Motsuenyane (2 May 2024)
The FMF was featured in Sowetan’s tribute to the late Dr Sam Motsuenyane.
South Africa is too large to be a unitary state
This is not just an ideal for the liberal decentralists or the federalists who helped inform the Constitution, but a necessity.
Business Report: Passing of Sam Motsuenyane (2 May 2024)
The FMF was featured in Business Report’s tribute to the late Dr Sam Motsuenyane.
Business Day: Passing of Sam Motsuenyane (1 May 2024)
The FMF was featured in Business Day’s tribute to the late Dr Sam Motsuenyane.
Free Market Foundation pays tribute to Honorary Life Vice President, Dr Sam Motsuenyane
30 April 2024 The Free Market Foundation (FMF) extends its heartfelt condolences to those who were close to Dr Sam Mokgethi Motsuenyane, who passed away
Lessons from a socialist country that transitioned to a free market
As in Estonia, free market reforms would unleash the spirit of enterprise in South Africa.
eNCA: Martin van Staden on criminal justice reform (29 April 2024)
Martin van Staden was featured on eNCA on the recent launch of the FMF’s manifesto against violent crime.
Financial institutions without acceptable empowerment plans could lose their licences
The draft bill requires a licensed financial institution to conduct its business “in a manner that promotes transformation.”
Crime and Punishment: Criminal Justice Reform for a #SaferSouthAfrica
A manifesto of the FMF’s Section 12 Initiative.
