South Sudan Wants to Hold Elections in December: 3 Major Obstacles and Some Ways Around Them
South Sudan has postponed elections several times since signing a 2018 peace agreement.
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Two Fatal Accidents Highlight Need for Functional Ventersburg Fire Station
Two fatal accidents within a few weeks, with deaths that could possibly have been prevented, once again underline why the Mmamahabane Fire Station in Ventersburg should not remain non-operational. Ventersburg is situated alongside one of South Africa’s busiest national routes and continually experiences heavy traffic, including trucks, holiday travellers and other road users. So, the […]
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Opposal to Proposed Rezoning for Planned Solar Farm and Data Centre in Moorreesburg
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus), together with local landowners and residents of Moorreesburg, formally lodged an objection against the proposed rezoning of several erven in Hooikraal for the construction of a solar farm, battery energy storage system and data centre. The application is to rezone the relevant erven from residential properties to a special […]
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WHO Must Declare Climate Change a Public Health Emergency
Climate change is an immediate threat to the world’s most vulnerable communities and people.
Frequent Fires and Environmental Risks in Lewisham
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today lodged a formal complaint with the Gauteng MEC for Environmental Affairs, Evan Botha, and is demanding an immediate investigation into frequent fires at a compost manufacturing site in Station Street, Lewisham, Mogale City. The suffocating smoke and unbearable stench emanating from the premises are causing severe discomfort for […]
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Global Sexual Health: Why Communal Knowledge About Pleasure and Wellbeing Matters
Global sexual health should move beyond simply exporting interventions from the west to Africa.
Sustained Pressure on National Intervention Team to Restore Basic Services in Ditsobotla
Remedial steps to restore service delivery in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality must urgently be taken. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) insisted on it during a meeting with Dr Khotso de Wee, the Head of Good Governance and Institutional Development of the National Cabinet Representative (NCR) deployed in the Municipality. This multidisciplinary intervention team was […]
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Midvaal Deserves Accountable Governance and Better Service Delivery
The local government elections on 4 November could change the political landscape in the Midvaal Local Municipality (De Deur/Walkerville, Eikenhof, Meyerton, Vaal Marina). If the DA loses its absolute majority, selecting the right coalition partner will be decisive in determining the Municipality’s future with regard to stability and service delivery. The Freedom Front Plus (VF […]
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What Gets Fact-Checked? How Politics Shapes the Answer in Four African Countries
Many fact-checkers are moving away from declaring claims as true or false, and trying to help people judge information for themselves.
Health Progress in Africa Leaves More People Living With Disabilities: Rehabilitation Is the Next Challenge
Health systems are saving lives, but they have not expanded rehabilitation services at the same pace.
South Africa’s Schools Reflect an Unequal Society: What Can Teachers Do About It?
South Africa wants teachers to change society. So why are they being trained to fit in?
Millions of Children Aren’t Getting Vaccinated: How Mapping Tools Can Help Find Them
Limited research on unvaccinated children covered those in conflict-affected communities, nomadic groups, refugees, cross-border migrants and urban-slum dwellers.
Action Needed Against Rising Livestock Theft in Free State
The police’s latest warning and safety tips regarding the sharp rise in livestock theft in the Free State are not enough. Farmers are already doing everything they can and spending millions of rand on private security and camera systems to protect their livestock. It is government’s responsibility to prevent crime and apprehended thieves – something […]
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Persistent Pressure Contributes to Action Against Illegal Gold Miners in Mpumalanga
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the recent successful action taken by law-enforcement agencies against illegal gold miners (Zama Zamas) in the vicinity of Sabie, Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest. The party believes that its persistent pressure contributed to moving this issue to the top of the provincial agenda. The Freedom Front Plus directed official […]
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Good Gut Bacteria vs Bad: What We Learnt About Antibiotic Resistance From a Community in Nairobi
Healthy microbes spread easily through everyday interactions like handshakes and sharing food or water. Disease-causing agents spread in a similar way.
Proposed Regulations on Animal Identification: Minister Needs to Provide Clarity
The proposed regulations on the identification of animals are creating uncertainty in the agricultural community. They appear to be imposing impossible requirements on the owners of animals, from bees to rabbits and cattle. The main question that needs answering is: To which animals do the regulations apply? The draft regulations published for comment have been […]
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Lion Tracks From the Ice Age: How Two Ways of Seeing Brought Ancient Animals to Life
Indigenous knowledge has pushed scientists’ boundaries.
Study of 20,000 Nigerians Explores the Links Between Drug Use, Climate Change and Poverty
A staggering 67.5% of respondents relied on maladaptive coping strategies.
Thoughts on Lotto Winner News
Dear Editor This is fantastic news for the community of Gqeberha. It is always heartwarming to hear about such life-changing positive outcomes for everyday people. Congratulations to the lucky winner! Regards Buhle Ngcobo In Response to/From: R8.5 Million Lotto Winner Claims Prize in Gqeberha
Understanding More About Navi Pillay and Her Work
Under the warmth and good humour is a formidable, steely grit.
ANC’s Serious and Unlawful Threats
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) rejects with contempt the threats by government and Minister Ronald Lamola to muzzle political opponents and civil rights groups by stripping them of their citizenship due to their so-called spreading of “misinformation”. An additional proposal that opposition voices should be prosecuted for “high treason” simply because they expose the […]
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Noluntu Nongwe
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Lucinda Levendal
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