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Fresh Produce From Namibia: Level the Uneven Playing Field Harming SA Farmers

Location: News

Farmers on the southern bank of the Orange River in the Vioolsdrif area risk their fresh produce spoiling in storage if the issue of uncompetitive imports from Namibia is not addressed soon. Namibia’s prescribed minimum wage for farm workers is lower than South Africa’s. In addition, the state is leasing land to large agricultural enterprises […]

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Ekurhuleni Councillor Wins Prestigious Charity Title

Location: News

A Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) councillor in the Ekurhuleni Metro Council, Ms Denise Janse van Rensburg, has won the prestigious Charity Title at the Mrs Commonwealth South Africa pageant. The competition was held on Saturday, 2 August, at the Da Vinci Hotel in Sandton. The Freedom Front Plus warmly congratulates Ms Janse van Rensburg […]

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US Geopolitics Drives Harsh Trade Tariffs

Location: News

The United States’ announced 30% trade tariffs, likely driven by underlying geopolitical motives, are, by implication, a direct attack on the economic benefits South Africa derives from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). These tariffs are also a response to South Africa’s growing diplomatic and economic ties with countries such as those in BRICS, […]

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Spaza Shop Fund Sets Alarm Bells Ringing

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is seriously concerned about the Department of Small Business Development’s funding plan for spaza shops. According to this funding plan, spaza shops will be required to purchase all their stock from a single state-approved “distribution partner”, which will presumably cut costs. This could, however, undermine competitiveness in the value […]

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