Media Statements

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 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.