SASSA Suspends 70,000 Grant Payments in Crackdown
Close to 400,000 beneficiaries notified their social grants are under review as oversight tightens
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Possible MFMA Violations in Tshwane’s Human Settlements Projects
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned during a recent meeting of the Tshwane Metro Council that the Department of Human Settlements’ report on grant expenditure for the 2024/25 financial year may constitute a violation of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The report indicates that several projects have suffered severe setbacks due to a […]
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Lesotho Welcomes AGOA Extension
But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to December
RIP Lazola Gungxe
The GOOD Party extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of ANC Councillor Lazola Gungxe, who was tragically killed in New Crossroads on Tuesday afternoon.
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Anti-corruption Watchdog Blames Politicians for Dire State of Road Accident Fund
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts is conducting an inquiry into the fund
Tribunal Finds Judge Selby Mbenenge Not Guilty of Gross Misconduct
While cleared of sexual harassment, tribunal finds a “degree of misconduct” for initiating and conducting relationship at work
DIRCO’s Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat Yet Another Unilateral Step Harming South Africa’s Interests
The decision by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to order Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave the country within 72 hours is further proof of the ANC’s unilateral and detrimental conduct, which is not serving South Africa’s best interests. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is stunned by the decision to declare Mr […]
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Where Has All Our Money Gone? A Look at Government’s Wasted Billions
Auditor-General has condemned “no-consequence culture” in government
New Stalingrad Loading
South Africans must pay close attention to the lawfare being conducted by two former Presidents relating to the Khampepe Commission.
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Fetakgomo Tubatse Council Adopts Motion Regarding Property Rates and Service Charges
The Council of the Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (Burgersfort, Ohrigstad, Steelpoort) has adopted a motion by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calling for a comprehensive investigation into the affordability of property rates, service charges and rebates. This is an important victory for residents and businesses under severe financial strain. The cost of living has […]
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Startling Allegation That 75% of Funds Meant for Western Cape Crime Intelligence-Gathering Equipment Was “Reallocated”
The country’s top police generals have made extraordinary allegations of impropriety against each other over the past six months since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi called a press conference where he accused suspended-Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of an inappropriate relationship with a member of a crime cartel.
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Cape Metropolitan Transport Fund Deficits Raise Serious Accountability Concerns
The recent Annual Financial Statements of the Cape Metropolitan Transport Fund reveal a troubling reality: the Fund is operating at a structural deficit, raising serious concerns about sustainability, transparency, and accountability.
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‘Morally Confused’ Cape Town Budget Adjustments Rejected
Speech by Chad Davids, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the City of Cape Town Municipality Council Meeting
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Call to Scrap “Apartheid-Era” Passport Control With Lesotho
A human rights organisation has petitioned South Africa’s Parliament to scrap passports at Lesotho borders
Johannesburg to Publish Council and Committee Documents
The GOOD Party welcomes the City of Johannesburg’s decision to make Council and Section 79 Committee documents publicly accessible via the City’s official website.
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Freedom Front Plus Warns Against Gradual Decline of Boksburg Clinics
The ongoing shortage of medicine and basic medical care at clinics in Boksburg is indicative of a systematic collapse of primary healthcare services in the Ekurhuleni Metro. Complaints received by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) are not isolated incidents, but form part of an obvious pattern of poor management, negligence and a lack of […]
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Crime-Fighting in Lagos: Community Watch Groups Are the Preferred Choice for Residents, but They Carry Risks
In response to the general state of insecurity in Nigeria, local community groups in Lagos are mobilising and providing solutions.
Why Is UCT’s Jagger Library Still Boarded Up?
Future of the building, gutted by fire almost five years ago, is still being discussed
Fired Lottery Employee’s Pension Frozen by Special Tribunal
Former NLC KwaZulu-Natal client liaison officer Sibonelo Vilakazi used his position to obtain tens of millions of rands for himself and his wife
SA Foreign Policy Deserves More Praise Than It Gets
The South African government deserves more praise than it gets for a foreign policy that has sought to maintain old relationships with countries in the global north, even as it develops new relations with BRICS partners – and for its courage to act on its principles by charging Israel with genocide at the International Court of Justice.
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Health Inspectors Locked in Coldroom
Lesotho store managers accused of locking up officials who found rotten meat
Judge Khampepe Must Not Blink
The judicial commission probing delayed TRC investigations and prosecutions has announced a delay in the commencement of its public hearings due to the application by former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma for the recusal of its chairperson, Judge Sisi Khampepe. The hearings were due to start next week.
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Race-Based Auction of State Land in Potchefstroom
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) condemns the North West provincial Department of Public Works’ plan to auction 23 residential erven in Potchefstroom on a racial basis. The Department announced, in a public notice in the local media, that erven in the Miederpark and Baillie Park suburbs will be auctioned. The notice also specifically stated […]
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