FW de Klerk Foundation breaks ranks with outgoing director
The foundation says comments made by its outgoing executive director on US policy do not reflect its position.
The FW de Klerk Foundation has distanced itself from comments made by its outgoing executive director, Christo van der Rheede, regarding the United States' approach to South African policies. Van der Rheede, who resigned on August 19th, stated that he was consulting a legal representative when making his remarks. The foundation's board accepted his resignation and confirmed that it does not endorse any statements he made on their behalf.
Van der Rheede criticized the US for basing its policy on race-based narratives, warning of potential dangers and urging all South Africans to express their concerns to the Trump administration. Political analysts pointed out that Van der Rheede's resignation does not necessarily indicate a major issue, but the foundation's subsequent distancing from his comments raises concerns about the foundation's governance and its engagement with the De Klerk legacy.
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