David Ansara

David Ansara is the CEO of the Free Market Foundation.

Silencing Dissent at the University of Cape Town

Silencing Dissent at the University of Cape Town

David Ansara warns that freedom of expression at UCT is under threat as he faces suspension and Mark Oppenheimer faces expulsion from the university’s Council for speaking out against antisemitism on campus.

25.10.2026 |

David Ansara

Reflecting on the White Cross Project

Reflecting on the White Cross Project

The White Cross Project aimed to raise awareness about violence in South Africa. Events included a conference and a vigil in Washington DC.

10.10.2026 |

David Ansara

The FMF’s Memorandum to the Americans

The FMF’s Memorandum to the Americans

The Free Market Foundation presents a memorandum to American policymakers, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in South Africa.

3.10.2026 |

David Ansara

Threats to Private Property Rights in South Africa

Threats to Private Property Rights in South Africa

Below is the full text of a speech delivered by David Ansara, CEO of the Free Market Foundation (FMF), at the White Cross Project Conference in Washington on 25 September 2026.

26.9.2026 |

David Ansara

The FMF heads to Washington DC

The FMF heads to Washington DC

As US-SA relations become more strained as ever, David Ansara writes on the FMF's mission to Washington.

18.9.2026 |

David Ansara

My Year of Columns

My Year of Columns

David Ansara reflects on a year of writing for The Common Sense.

13.9.2026 |

David Ansara

The Minimum Wage Harms the Poor

The Minimum Wage Harms the Poor

David Ansara writes on how South Africa's minimum wage is a barrier to employment.

5.9.2026 |

David Ansara

How to Save South Africa's Cities

How to Save South Africa's Cities

David Ansara writes on Cilliers Brink's talk at the FMF.

29.8.2026 |

David Ansara

Don’t Compromise with Socialists

Don’t Compromise with Socialists

David Ansara writes on standing up to bad policy.

21.8.2026 |

David Ansara

The Comrades Marathon Goes It Alone

The Comrades Marathon Goes It Alone

David Ansara writes on the decision by the Comrades Marathon Association to end its affiliation with provincial and national athletics bodies.

16.8.2026 |

David Ansara

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