Gayton McKenzie vs Drug-Free Sport: Heated Debate in Parliament
Board was dissolved for spending about R1-million fighting a court case in Switzerland so that South Africa could stay in world sport
2024
Proposal to Write off Irregular Expenditure Amounting to R336 Million
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has unequivocally rejected a report by the Tshwane Metro requesting approval for writing off R336 million in irregular expenditure. The expenses were incurred during the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. The report does not provide comprehensive information on the nature and extent of the irregular expenditure, nor […]
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New Deadline for Phase-Out of SASSA Gold Cards
About 450,000 people still need to switch to Postbank’s Black Card
Planned Developments Near Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Should Be Urgently Reconsidered
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands answers from the City of Cape Town regarding two planned developments near the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in the Western Cape, which could jeopardise the safety and well-being of residents and are, therefore, a serious cause for concern. In June 2024, the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) extended the […]
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Famine in Gaza: What Next for South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
UN report confirms hundreds have starved to death despite International Court of Justice ordering Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave
Billions Squandered While Residents Suffer
A thorough analysis of the Ekurhuleni Metro’s unaudited annual report and financial statements for 2024/25 reveals serious shortcomings in governance, service delivery and financial accountability. The report indicates that the Metro reached only 79% of its targets, with 21% completely unmet. This figure may seem acceptable at first glance, but closer scrutiny reveals that the […]
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Sewage in the Rivers as Polokwane Water Treatment Project Stalls
Polluted water is flowing into the Blood and Sand rivers
Urgent Steps Demanded to Address Mismanagement in Tshwane Housing Department
The Tshwane Metro’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Aaron Maluleka, should be replaced at once. This call by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus), during the last council meeting, follows a disturbing oversight report highlighting serious mismanagement, the squandering of funds and gross violations of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). After ten months […]
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No Train to Mitchells Plain: Last Steps to Fully Reopen Central Line
Work has been disrupted and more than 1,250 people still live on the tracks
Buffalo City Wastes Millions on Vanity Projects While Essential Infrastructure Crumbles
More than R200-million blown on mismanaged tourist attractions while beaches are polluted by sewage
Credit Agencies Are Punishing Countries That Don’t Check Their Numbers
Credit rating agencies are now responding to governance failures, not just macroeconomic trends.
Emfuleni’s Quarterly Report Demonstrates Decline
The report for the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year once again demonstrates the decline of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging). In the report, the Municipality is obviously grasping at straws in the form of a so-called turnaround strategy, which is not feasible in practice. Instead of focusing on […]
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New Oil Transfer Regulations a ‘Lifeline for Penguins’, Says Minister
But bird conservation organisations fear that the regulations will be ineffective
SASSA Assures Parliament Grants Will Be Paid When Postbank Contract Ends
The service agreement between SASSA and Postbank ends on 30 September
Medical Parole System Is Failing Dying Prisoners
Terminally ill inmates have died behind bars because the parole process is cumbersome, expensive and inconsistent between prisons
How to Harness the Ocean for Prosperity: Funding African Innovations Can Unlock the Blue Economy
Millions of jobs could be created from sustainable economic ocean development.
A Decade and Millions of Rands Later, Eastern Cape Community Centre Still Incomplete
Tsomo multi-purpose facility was meant to take nine months to build
Selling the CT-ICC Is Selling out Cape Town’s People
GOOD Statement by Wesley Neumann, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor. Note to Editors: This speech was delivered during today’s City of Cape Town Full Council Meeting: Item C 15/08/25 authorisation to commence with a public participation process in terms of the municipal asset transfer regulations (matr) for the proposed sale of the city's shareholding in the Cape Town International Convention Centre Soc Ltd (CTICC).
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Fresh Produce From Namibia: Level the Uneven Playing Field Harming SA Farmers
Farmers on the southern bank of the Orange River in the Vioolsdrif area risk their fresh produce spoiling in storage if the issue of uncompetitive imports from Namibia is not addressed soon. Namibia’s prescribed minimum wage for farm workers is lower than South Africa’s. In addition, the state is leasing land to large agricultural enterprises […]
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Violent Crime on Table Mountain Increasing
But SANParks says figures are stable
Court Rules That Vicious Dogs Can Be Impounded
Theewaterskloof Municipality wins appeal to impound three dogs that attacked visitors on private property in Caledon
Limpopo Municipality Fails to Deal with Officials Fingered in Corruption Scandal
Criminal case opened against the Greater Letaba Municipality for “missing” R1.3-million
Life Esidimeni: We Seek Justice for All Victims
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has noted the legal opinion obtained by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) recommending that the former Gauteng MEC for Health, Qedani Mahlangu, be criminally prosecuted. The former Director of Mental Health, Makgabo Manamela, will also be prosecuted. In both cases, the prosecution pertains only to the deaths of two […]
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