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Eastern Cape Name Changes Are Unnecessary, Divisive and Politically Motivated

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is strongly opposed to the proposed name changes of towns and geographical sites in the Eastern Cape. The latest document issued by the Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee confirms that the Committee will proceed with the process of changing the names of, among others, Lady Grey to Inkosi […]

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Foot-Dragging Hinders Clearing of Grobbelaars River

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The successful clearing and repair efforts after the recent floods in Meiringspoort, Middelplaas and the De Rust area prove that decisive action and collaboration between the Oudtshoorn Municipality and the Western Cape government are indeed possible. The same swift response and will are, however, lacking when it comes to Grobbelaars River in Oudtshoorn. The Freedom […]

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Settlement Between Tshwane and Kleinfontein Welcomed

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the settlement reached between Kleinfontein Share Block and the Tshwane Metro, which has just been confirmed by the High Court in Pretoria and made an order of court. These developments mark the end of a to-and-fro legal battle in the courts between the community and the Metro after […]

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Women Hold the Key to South Africa’s Future

Location: News

On this Women’s Day, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) honours the women of the past and, in particular, the women of the present who are building the future. South African women make up the majority of the country’s population and, therefore, play a key role in shaping its future. The contribution women make to […]

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SANRAL Finally Resumes Construction on Route R510

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes SANRAL’s announcement that it will resume construction on the dangerous R510 between Northam and Thabazimbi. This follows numerous complaints from the local community about reckless driving, speeding and dangerous overtaking on solid lines. The poor condition of the road has already caused several serious and fatal accidents, including […]

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New Planning By-Law Denies Residents a Say in Cape Town

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the proposed amendments to the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning By-law of 2026. These amendments undermine transparency and meaningful public participation. It also unfairly saddles residents with a responsibility that the City is actually meant to shoulder. Public participation in Cape Town already falls short […]

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Management Issues Hinder Witsand Desalination Plant’s Operations

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is deeply concerned about the current state of the Witsand desalination plant, which was initially developed as an innovative solution to the town’s water challenges, but is apparently not fulfilling its intended role. According to information provided to the Freedom Front Plus by stakeholders, the plant itself is not […]

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Community Objects to Renaming of Friedman Square

Location: News

The proposed renaming of Ben Friedman Square in Strand to the “Strand Muslim Community Square” has sparked public outcry. During the public participation process, 74 residents attended the meeting and 54 formally lodged objections against the proposal. The motivation behind the name change is to recognise the Muslim community’s role in the history of Strand. […]

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Independent Studies Required Before Jurisch Park’s Fate Is Decided

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has noted with concern the Hessequa Municipality’s plan to sell Jurisch Park near Riversdale. The party calls on the Municipality not to take any final decision on the proposed sale and commercial development of a portion of Jurisch Park until all relevant independent environmental impact studies have been completed […]

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Don’t Sell the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the confusion and obscurity surrounding the proposed sale of the Good Hope Centre, a historic and iconic landmark in Cape Town, as well as the conflicting messages appearing in the media. The party is of the view that the City of Cape Town should not sell […]

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Tshwane Residents Increasingly Targeted

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Tshwane Metro is increasingly receiving complaints from residents facing unfair fines and alleged intimidation. Numerous homeowners are hit with fines of up to R75 000 for allegedly tampering with prepaid electricity meters. In many cases, residents claim that these fines are unfounded and legally questionable. According to […]

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Action Needed to Address Appalling Condition of Alma Roads

Location: News

The apparent indifference to the appalling condition of roads in and around Alma should not be tolerated; decisive action is needed to address it. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today sent a letter to Limpopo’s MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Mr Sebataolo Rachoene, seeking clarity on the lack of visible progress with […]

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