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Free Market Foundation
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The Free Market Foundation (FMF) was founded in 1975 as an independent public benefit organisation that promotes and fosters an open society, the rule of law, personal liberty, and economic and press freedom. The FMF has been at the forefront of advocacy for rational and evidence-based public policy that would solve South Africa’s land, unemployment, corruption, health, and education crises, for four decades.
It has ranked among the most influential think tanks in sub-Saharan Africa, a two-time winner of the Templeton Freedom Award, winner of the Freda Utley Prize for Advancing Liberty, and winner of the Atlas Network’s Africa Liberty Award. The FMF’s highly regarded project, Khaya Lam, is the winner of the Impumelelo Social Innovations Award. Khaya Lam is a land reform project dedicated to assisting the millions of South Africans who are recognised by law as property owners but who have not yet received the security of tenure.
For more information, visit www.freemarketfoundation.com.
It has ranked among the most influential think tanks in sub-Saharan Africa, a two-time winner of the Templeton Freedom Award, winner of the Freda Utley Prize for Advancing Liberty, and winner of the Atlas Network’s Africa Liberty Award. The FMF’s highly regarded project, Khaya Lam, is the winner of the Impumelelo Social Innovations Award. Khaya Lam is a land reform project dedicated to assisting the millions of South Africans who are recognised by law as property owners but who have not yet received the security of tenure.
For more information, visit www.freemarketfoundation.com.
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Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
Employees
11-50
Founded date
1975
Mentions in press and media 19
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| Oct 8, 2025 | Legal guardrails needed for smart ID roll-out in South Africa | South Africa’s public sector is rapidly adopting biometric and algorithmic tools to improve service delivery. From home affairs’ smart ID roll-out to the South African Social Security Agency’s recent mandatory biometric enrolment for grant ... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | FMF warns of ‘Brussels effect’ as South Africa mirrors EU tech rules | The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has cautioned South Africa against blindly following EU regulations, saying the country needs its own strategic domestic policies on technology and digital innovation. It cautioned against what it termed the... |
| May 31, 2025 | The Disposable Vape Dilemma: A Ban with Unintended Consequences | In the UK, the government is taking a bold step. A ban on disposable vapes is set to roll out, aiming to create a “smoke-free” generation. This move comes as vaping has surged in popularity, capturing the attention of millions. Yet, as the ... |
| May 29, 2025 | Digital giants boost South African news media – and get blamed for it | Carlos Barria/Reuters In February 2025, the Competition Commission published the provisional report in its media and digital platforms market inquiry. This inquiry focused on various aspects of digital media, though one stood out: the susta... |
| May 14, 2025 | Apeing Brussels is no way to unlock South Africa’s AI potential | There are, broadly, three options when countries consider the direction of their public policy paradigms, represented by the three major economic powers of the world. The first is production, represented by Asia, and particularly China. The... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | The SABC's Struggle: A Tale of Funding Woes and Sports Rights | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is in a financial storm. Established in 1936, the SABC was meant to be a beacon of public broadcasting. It was designed to reflect the diverse voices of South Africa. Yet, today, it stands o... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | SABC funding crisis as South Africans spurn TV licences | The SABC was established in 1936 by the Broadcasting Act of that year. That act was substituted by the 1973 Broadcasting Act, which has since been replaced by the Broadcasting Act of 1999. Pursuant to a 2002 amendment of the act, the SABC h... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | The TMJ Treatment Crisis: A Painful Divide in American Healthcare** ** | ** In the United States, a silent epidemic is gnawing at the jaws of millions. Temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMJ, affect an estimated 33 million Americans. This condition, which causes debilitating pain and stiffness in the jaw, oft... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Why South Africans should reject higher taxes on Shein | The South African Revenue Service announced recently that it will impose a 45% import tax on goods that cost R500 or less, imported from China through online retailers such as Shein and Temu. Unions and businesses praise this as a “levellin... |
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FAQ about Free Market Foundation
When was Free Market Foundation founded?
Free Market Foundation was founded in 1975.
What has the press written about Free Market Foundation?
Parsers VC has collected 19 articles mentioning Free Market Foundation, among them “Legal guardrails needed for smart ID roll-out in South Africa” (Oct 8, 2025) and “FMF warns of ‘Brussels effect’ as South Africa mirrors EU tech rules” (Sep 5, 2025).
Is Free Market Foundation still active?
Yes, Free Market Foundation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 29, 2026.