Free Market Foundation
@FMFSouthAfrica • 10,826 subscribers
Classical liberal think-tank promoting and defending individual liberty, private property, free enterprise, and limited government in southern Africa since 1975
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Why is the Free Market Foundation in court today? FMF Head of Policy Dr Martin van Staden explains why the FMF's Rule of Law Project has joined the case against the Expropriation Act as amicus curiae (friend of the court), and why it argues that nil compensation is unconstitutional. Help us defend property rights:
Free Market Foundation15,133 views • 11 days ago
We cage and lock ourselves into our houses, cars, and workplaces because we fear being victimised by ruthless criminals. We must take back our power and the incoming government must listen. Have your say by signing the Safer SA Pledge here: #SaferSouthAfrica
Free Market Foundation165,709 views • 2 years ago
The Expropriation Act DOES allow property confiscation, despite what some claim. FMF Head of Policy Martin van Staden explains how this threatens property rights, economic stability, and South Africa’s preferential trade ties, including AGOA. Read our press release here:
Free Market Foundation39,683 views • 1 year ago
South Africa is in a crisis. The government is clueless, the economy is crumbling, and socialist policies are destroying opportunity. Rob Hersov breaks it down: waiting for politicians to fix this mess is a losing game. The solution? Less government, more capitalism. And that’s exactly what the Free Market Foundation has been fighting for. Back the FMF. Join the 1 Million Rand Challenge. Defend liberty here: Like, share, and spread the message!
Free Market Foundation26,572 views • 1 year ago
The FMF welcomes President Trump’s executive order cutting US aid to South Africa over threats to private property rights, hostile foreign policy, and race-based laws. FMF CEO David Ansara warns that the Expropriation Act endangers the economy and urges Parliament to repeal it before facing further US sanctions. Read our press release: Marco Rubio Dr. J. Peter Pham 🇺🇲 Joel Pollak
Free Market Foundation26,450 views • 1 year ago
Powerful politicians are above the law in South Africa. Advocate Mark Oppenheimer explains how powerful politicians face little consequence for dangerous speech, while ordinary citizens risk courts, ruin, and humiliation for far less. This imbalance erodes trust, equality before the law, and constitutional dignity, departing from both Constitutional Court guidance and internationally recognised standards. Watch the full discussion:
Free Market Foundation11,033 views • 7 months ago
The third wave of BEE is here, and it’s more destructive than ever. Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux explains that BEE is no longer limited to state contracts. Even ordinary business-to-business transactions now require racial approval. Watch the full discussion:
Free Market Foundation15,030 views • 1 year ago
Why are investors leaving South Africa? Capital goes where it's treated best. FMF CEO David Ansara explains why South Africa is experiencing capital flight, highlighting restrictive policies, race-based laws, and a permission-based economy that deter investment. Watch the full discussion on Podcast Party here:
Free Market Foundation10,300 views • 1 year ago
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