In memoriam Charles Simkins
It is with great sadness that the Helen Suzman Foundation has received news of the death of Charles Simkins. He had been in hospital over the past few months and had, until his illness, been head of research at the Foundation, a position he had held for 8 years.
Media Statement: HSF Releases a Report on the Reform of the Judicial Service Commission
Media Statement: The HSF submits its comments on the Electoral Amendment Bill to the National Council of Provinces
Media Statement: JSC Process for Judicial Appointment
Media Statement: The Helen Suzman Foundation Makes Submissions on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill
Media Statement: The HSF Comments on its Court Challenge to the Decision to Cancel the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit
Media Statement: HSF Writes to the United States Department of Justice Asking it to Reinvestigate Bain
Media Statement: The HSF Comments on Electoral Reform
Media Statement: HSF Pays Tribute To Babita Deokaran
Today marks a year since Babita Deokaran was murdered outside her home – made a target, it seems, for being a public servant of exceptional integrity and courage.
Media Statement: The HSF Marks National Women’s Day
Sixty six years ago today, more than 20 000 women marched on the Union Buildings against Apartheid pass laws. Women’s Day on 9 August honours their contribution, and that of so many other women, in building an equal and democratic South Africa. It recognises the resilience and power of South African women and our unique place in realising the promise of a free South Africa.
Media Statement: The HSF Welcomes The UK Government’s Bain Ban
The United Kingdom government can only be applauded for its momentous decision to impose a three-year ban on Bain & Company from receiving work from the UK’s Cabinet Office. Bain earns this sanction for its role in the fraudulent restructuring and dismantling of the South African Revenue Services (SARS), one of the most notorious episodes in the “State Capture” period.
It is with great sadness that the Helen Suzman Foundation records the passing of John Kane-Berman. Francis Antonie, HSF's former director, writes the tribute below.
