Our liberalism is grounded in Helen’s legacy, and draws from the history of liberal thought in South Africa. It promotes liberal constitutional democracy and rule of law.

Contact details

Website:
https://hsf.org.za/

Address:
Private Bag X2600,Houghton 2041, Johannesburg-south africa

Country:
South Africa

Sub-region:
Southern Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
South Africa
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1993
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Naseema Fakir
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): Naseema Fakir
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2023): Nicole Fritz
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
Helen Suzman Foundation
7
South Africa average
28
Global average
87
2024
Helen Suzman Foundation
9
2023
Helen Suzman Foundation
10
% Female staff
2025
Helen Suzman Foundation
57%
South Africa average
52%
Global average
50%
2024
Helen Suzman Foundation
55%
2023
Helen Suzman Foundation
8%
Age (years)
Helen Suzman Foundation
33
South Africa average
30
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2024
Helen Suzman Foundation
50%
South Africa average
56%
Global average
52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Helen Suzman Foundation
6
South Africa average
53
Global average
57
2023
Helen Suzman Foundation
16
2022
Helen Suzman Foundation
6

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Helen Suzman Foundation
5,639
South Africa average
17,773
Global average
26,982
Likes (2022)
Helen Suzman Foundation
3,798
Likes (2021)
Helen Suzman Foundation
2,635
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Helen Suzman Foundation
14,600
South Africa average
11,219
Global average
19,789
Followers (2024)
Helen Suzman Foundation
14,000
Followers (2022)
Helen Suzman Foundation
9,723
Subscribers (2025)
Helen Suzman Foundation
223
South Africa average
4,270
Global average
7,405
Subscribers (2024)
Helen Suzman Foundation
80
Subscribers (2023)
Helen Suzman Foundation
53
Followers (2025)
Helen Suzman Foundation
2,000
South Africa average
31,215
Global average
15,800
Followers (2024)
Helen Suzman Foundation
2,000
Followers (2022)
Helen Suzman Foundation
699

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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