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Why South Africa Needs Federalism

Dr Ernst Roets explains what federalism is, what it could look like in South Africa, and why it could help address many of the country's constitutional challenges.

04/08/2026
Dr. Ernst Roets
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News24 and AfriForum: The scandal that never was

It appears that News24 has either forgotten what investigative journalism is, or it values ideological advocacy above truth.

28/07/2026
Dr. Ernst Roets
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Self Determination in Action: Crossing an Ocean to see the truth

“Twenty American delegates crossed an ocean to witness this reality firsthand: Afrikaners practicing self-development, self-sufficiency, and self-determination in real time.”

12/03/2026
Megan Davies
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Lex Libertas Expands in the Western Cape

Lex Libertas plans on extending its local structures in the Western Cape.

03/02/2026
Lex Libertas
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While the State Fails, the Government Renames Towns

Commentary on the changing of place names in South Africa

02/02/2026
Ernst Roets
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Pockets of Excellence: The Builder’s Inheritance

“We are busy building; we cannot come down.”

21/01/2026
Megan Davies
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The Lex Libertas Book Club: A Forge of ideas

If you are wondering why you should join the bookclub, consider the following..

07/01/2026
Marné Pienaar
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The story is not Venezuela: it's the changing world order

Are the laws and rules of the 20th century still relevant in 2026?

05/01/2026
Ernst Roets
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Lex Libertas Book Club: The books we will cover in 2026

How the book club will function

18/12/2025
Lex Libertas
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Harassment of minorities and officials should be taken seriously

The diplomatic tensions between the South African and US governments continue

18/12/2025
Ernst Roets
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Our Time to Rise: A Call to the Unbroken.

Freedom without virtue and courage is an illusion.

05/12/2025
Megan Davies
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From Alchemy to Ashes: How B-BBEE exposed the illusion of economic promise

The only empowerment that endures is earned, not engineered.

05/12/2025
Aldo Landsberg
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Ramaphosa cannot talk away South Africa’s crises — reform is needed

If South Africa hopes to restore its international standing and secure long-term stability, it must embrace the principles of decentralisation.

02/12/2025
Ernst Roets
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Julius Malema Must Face International Sanctions: A Threat to Law and Stability

A commentary piece on why Julius Malema is a threat to law and stability and why he must face international sanctions

10/11/2025
Misha-Lamé Gericke
15 min read
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South Africa's Unfolding Crisis: An Urgent Call for Decentralisation and Self-Governance

A recent interview of Lex Libertas with Derek VanBuskirk of the Daily Caller in the USA

06/08/2025
Lex Libertas
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