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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What Animal Bones in Malawi Teach Us About the Social Lives of People Long Ago
The bones of animals at an archaeological site in Malawi show that food was scarce over the last 21,000 years, but people didn’t cooperate far and wide to get it.
Court Ruling Sets Aside Minister’s BEE Code for Legal Sector
The High Court in Pretoria’s ruling setting aside the decision of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, to promulgate the Legal Sector Code of Good Practice sends an important message about the exercise of ministerial power. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the principle that emerges from the judgment, namely that […]
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Thanks Competition Commission
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the steps taken by the Competition Commission regarding Premier Foods’ intended closure of its fruit processing plant in Tulbagh. The Commission has officially filed an application with the Competition Tribunal to reconsider the approval of Premier’s takeover of Rhodes Food Group, after concern arose that the enterprise may […]
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Senegal’s Youth Olympics Legacy: Who Pays After the Games?
For the Youth Olympic Games, Senegal has relied heavily on substantial direct public funding with support from its partners.
Africa’s Red Sea States Face Growing Risks as Houthi Rebels Expand Their Reach
The African shoreline is now much more valuable to outsiders who want to monitor, contain or outflank the waterway opposite them.
History Is Being Rewritten at an Archaeological Site in Morocco. What the Discovery of an Ancient Wall Tells Us
Communities in the north-west Maghreb were able to coordinate large construction projects thousands of years ago.
OnlyFans in South Africa: What Creators Say About Sex Work, Personal Safety and the Gig Economy
While some creators proudly embrace the label of sex worker, many others reject it outright.
Africa Gets Only 23% of the Climate Finance It Needs – And Pays Too Much for It
Climate finance should not be separated from development funding.
Red Flag Over Amazon’s 100% Black-Ownership Criterion
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) will bring the fact that Amazon Web Services (AWS) requires companies wishing to participate in its South African Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) to be 100% black-owned to the attention of the American (US) authorities. AWS itself has confirmed that the minimum requirement for participating in the Programme is […]
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Competition Commission Requested to Investigate Closure of Premier Foods’ Tulbagh Plant
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) formally approached the Competition Commission to investigate Premier Foods’ intended closure of its fruit processing plant in Tulbagh. This step does not aim to undermine the mediation process already under way between Premier Foods and stakeholders such as workers and producers. It is, however, an additional step to ensure […]
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Kenya’s Running Stars Attract Suspicion and Awe – Our Research Gives a More Human Picture
The real ‘secret’ of their success lies in a complex network of social mobility and connection with local communities.
Independent Studies Required Before Jurisch Park’s Fate Is Decided
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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Bokkieweek: Government Has to Stop Interfering in Society’s Civil Sphere
Participating in Bokkieweek is a choice exercised within the civil sphere of society. Government should not interfere with it, nor disadvantage or threaten participants. This is the stance of the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) after the tournament drew the ire of government figures, as evidenced by remarks from Gauteng Premier Mr Panyaza Lesufi and […]
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Shopping for God in Lagos: What Is Chrislam?
To secure health and wealth, many people combine elements from different religious traditions. One such movement is Chrislam.
Blaming Migrants Ignores the Real Causes of South Africa’s Economic Crisis
The economic and social conditions in which anti-migrant sentiment has exploded in South Africa include high joblessness and a collapse of government services.
Morocco Overtakes South Africa: Another Warning Against Deindustrialisation
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has noted with concern the latest findings by the African Development Bank indicating that Morocco overtook South Africa in 2025 as Africa’s most industrialised economy. While South Africa remains a significant industrial powerhouse on the continent, this development confirms the country’s continuing decline in industrial competitiveness. Years of unreliable […]
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The Sahel Region Is Less Secure Than Ever: Foreign Forces Just Add to the Cycle of Violence
After more than a decade, external security intervention has left the Sahel region more fragmented, militarised and violent.
The Australian Crayfish Invading Our Rivers
Researcher warns of threat to the Okavango Delta
A Football World Cup Is a Global Cultural Exchange. How Will That Work in Trump’s America
On the field, football has the power to bring cultural unity. But crackdowns on immigrants and soaring costs will make it more difficult to attend.
No Plan to Review SA’s Coal Exports to Israel, Says Parks Tau
The minister says sanctions against Israel would violate World Trade Organisation principles
Why Proudly South African Clothes Are Being Made in “Sweatshops”
92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer
Taxi Operators Call for Urgent Relief as Fuel Prices Rocket
Cape Town commuters brace for looming taxi fare hike
AI Policy Debacle Shows Dangers of Technology Used Without Public Oversight
SA’s draft policy contained sources fabricated by a large language model