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FMF relaunches Free Speech Union to defend free expression in South Africa
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) relaunched the Free Speech Union of South Africa (FSU SA) at a ceremony held yesterday,
Press release: Mendelsohn case holds grave implications for UCT’s status as SA’s premier tertiary institution
On 23 and 24 October 2025 Prof Adam Mendelsohn’s review application against 2 UCT Council resolutions will be argued in
News: Mkhwanazi asks parliament to conduct surveillance on journalists
During his testimony at the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee into his allegations about corruption in the police, Mkhwanazi called on
Media release: Statement by all of the Free Speech Unions about the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a tragedy. He devoted his life to arguing for what he believed in as
News – Charlie Kirk, conservative free speech activist, murdered at a public speaking event
“Charlie Kirk murder is assault on free speech… what monster thinks young dad should die because they disagree with him?”
IRR declines National Convention invitation, says Parliament reflects “will of the people”
On 13 August the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) sent a letter to the declined an invitation (very recently) to
Commentary
Free speech is a primary liberal value
This article was first published by Rational Standard on 18 June 2026 There is a simple question people put forth: “Do
Unfree Speech: The Highway to Hell
Mark Fredericks argues that the assault on speech in the West has been effective. It is regulated, policed and punished.
“Julius Malema, a victim of hate speech. Seriously?” − Redux
Three judges of the High Court found that Julius Malema was the victim of hate speech by Kenny Kunene. Kunene
Muzzling free speech in Britain
The Online Safey Act in the UK came into force in late July 2025. Intended to protect children from pornography,
The telos of UCT Faculty of Health Sciences: truth or social justice?
UCT’s FHS held a symposium entitled “LGBTQIA+ Health and Advocacy Symposium”. FHS’s primary aim is on-demand, state funded ‘gender-affirming care’,
How about some chill from government for MacG
Crassness and vulgarity on podcasts can be condemned by anyone and everyone in society but perspective is important – our