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Sport, Arts and Culture Department Opts for Symbolism Rather Than Economic Growth

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) views the decision of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to approve name changes in the Eastern Cape as proof that limited public funds are wasted on misguided priorities. The very same Department that approved 21 geographical name changes – including several costly ones, such as […]

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Lights Out for Local Film Industry

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTIC) has made a crucial error in its mismanagement and failure to safeguard its Incentive Scheme for the film industry. With 100,000 households set to be economically impacted by its removal, the government must come to the negotiating table or risk the collapse of an industry pivotal not only to South Africa’s economy but also its identity.

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Violent Crime in Cloetesville

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Despite numerous community-led efforts, crime awareness campaigns, and marches against violence in Cloetesville and the broader Stellenbosch, our communities are facing a frightening escalation in violent crime. The situation is no longer tolerable.

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We Reject Provincial Takeover of Ekurhuleni Library Funding

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) rejects the proposal that the Gauteng provincial government should take control of the Ekurhuleni Metro’s equity share for public libraries. Such a move would merely create yet another underfunded mandate that the Metro cannot sustain. A report tabled during the latest council meeting recommends that Ekurhuleni sign an agreement […]

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Good Concerns With the Community Services Portfolio Committee

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The GOOD Party in Drakenstein Municipality has written to the Speaker of Council, Alderman Koos Le Roux, raising concerns about ward project allocations, specifically an allocation in ward 14 where ward councillor Brenda van Willingh allegedly spent R20,000 on t-shirts for 10 ward committee members.

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Nthatisi and Mangaung Deserve a Red Card

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Bloemfontein is losing millions because the Mangaung Metro is dragging its feet in finalising an agreement with the Free State Rugby Union (FSRU) for using the Free State Stadium. In addition, the city is being robbed of the opportunity to host test matches. Executive Mayor Gregory Nthatisi was supposed to report on the progress with […]

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