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Ekurhuleni Disregards Court Ruling

Location: News

Although the implementation of NERSA-approved Eskom tariff increases cannot be circumvented, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) cannot support a procedurally flawed and unlawful process that violates residents’ right to public participation. The process also disregarded a court judgement in which AfriForum successfully challenged the energy regulator, NERSA, on transparency. The court laid down clear […]

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Tshwane’s Unrealistic Tariff Hikes Could See Households Shelling out up to R450 More per Month

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro’s proposed 2026/27 draft budget could drive up residents’ monthly household expenses by an estimated R300 to R450. These sharp increases were announced on Thursday during the tabling of the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) to the Council. The proposed increases are as follows: • Water: +10,0%• Electricity: +8,8%• Sanitation: +5,0%• Property […]

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Tshwane’s IDP is Ctrl A, Ctrl C, Ctrl V

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro’s 2026/27 Integrated Development Plan (IDP) is nothing more than a rehash of previous plans, reflecting three years of strategic decay and institutional paralysis. The report was tabled to the Council today. An analysis by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) revealed that the Metro is ignoring critical infrastructure needs while acknowledging that […]

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Eskom Extends Rooftop Solar Registration Fee Waiver by Six Months and Advances Prepaid Residential Option

Location: Business

Thursday, 26 March 2026: Eskom is strengthening its support for customers using Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems, such as rooftop solar, by extending its registration fee waiver from 31 March 2026 to 30 September 2026 and advancing the introduction of a prepaid option for residential customers. These measures ensure that systems of up to 50kW...

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R130 Million in Tax Money Disappears Into the Bottomless Pit of Incomplete Infrastructure Projects

Location: News

During Thursday’s council meeting of the Tshwane Metro, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly condemned the proposal to write off R130 million in capital assets relating to incomplete infrastructure projects. This step is nothing but a calculated attempt to repaint large-scale administrative failure as a simple accounting correction. This massive financial loss is the […]

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George Municipality Slammed Over “Unaffordable” Tariff Hikes and Crumbling Infrastructure

Location: News

Speech by Rosa Louw, GOOD George Municipality Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the George Municipality Council Meeting

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Mogale City’s Adjustment Budget Dismissed as Reckless and Unrealistic

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) cannot support the 2025/26 adjustment budget of the Mogale City Local Municipality (Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift). It does not reflect the principles of responsible financial management and serves as clear proof of the ANC’s maladministration. With water losses amounting to R64 million and electricity losses to R108 million in just […]

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Eskom Studying Supreme Court of Appeal Ruling on Contracts Judgment

Location: Business

Monday, 23 March 2026: Eskom notes the judgment delivered today by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein in the matter between Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and AfriForum NPC, which was heard on 20 February 2026. The Court dismissed Eskom’s appeal with costs, upholding the Gauteng High Court’s order directing Eskom to provide AfriForum with...

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Democracy on Mute: George Municipality Speaker Slammed

Location: News

As the Council prepares to debate the PW Botha Boulevard motion and the Electricity Tariff increases, the GOOD Caucus in George Municipality warns that democracy is being silenced as the Speaker continue to hold meetings virtually, blocking residents from witnessing their elected representatives in action.

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Human Rights Day 2026: A Hollow Symbol for Millions Living in Poverty and Fear

Location: News

While President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke on the “importance of human rights” this week, the reality faced by millions of South Africans is one of meagre meals, despair and keeping possessions under lock and key against crime. For more than 12,4 million unemployed people in the country — nearly 43% (Statistics South Africa: February 2026) — […]

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Improved Generation Performance Strengthens Grid Stability

Location: Business

Friday, 20 March 2026: The generation fleet continues to demonstrate sustained improvements, strengthening grid stability and delivering strong and steady performance, thereby extending South Africa’s record stretch of reliable electricity supply. These gains, enabled by the Generation Recovery Plan, are contributing to long-term energy security and helping sustain an uninterrupted supply, an essential foundation for...

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Joburg Shouldn’t Change Service Standards While Services Decline – For Good

Location: News

Speech by Matthew Cook, GOOD National Chairperson and PR Councillor in the City of Johannesburg. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the 47th Extra-Ordinary Council Meeting of the City of Johannesburg

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Power Problems in Tshwane’s Ward 55 Escalate

Location: News

Over the last two years, power outages in Ward 55 of the Tshwane Metro, which includes Kirkney, Zandfontein and Boekenhoutkloof, have increased so severely that residents experience disruptions on a daily basis. In many cases, it takes several days before electricity supply is restored. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has repeatedly reported outages and […]

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Young Scientists to Showcase Research on the Global Stage in China

Location: Business

Thursday, 19 March 2026: Three young scientists will showcase research projects addressing critical challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability and food safety at the 2025 Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC) in China. The event will be held from 25 to 29 March 2026, with the learners selected based on the scientific merit, relevance and innovation...

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Freedom Front Plus in Ekurhuleni Opposed to Writing off Billions in Debt

Location: News

The Ekurhuleni Metro’s ANC-led administration’s decision to write off approximately R2,24 billion in utility debt comes at a time when the Metro is already facing a severe financial crisis. This debt write-off applies to households registered as indigent or deemed indigent that have consumed more than the free basic utilities allowance. The debt accumulated between […]

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Eskom Implements NERSA Decision for Financial Year 2027 – Eskom

Location: Business

Monday, 16 March 2026: Eskom implements the tariff adjustments that will come into effect for the 2026/27 financial year, following the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (NERSA) decision of 5 March 2026. NERSA has approved an average electricity price increase of 8.76% for customers supplied directly by Eskom. The new tariffs will apply from...

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Ekurhuleni Financial Crisis Runs Much Deeper

Location: News

Although the Ekurhuleni Metro is compelled by a court order to settle its debt with Eskom, the Metro’s financial crisis runs far deeper than the ANC-led administration is willing to admit. According to a joint statement by Ekurhuleni and Eskom on 13 March, the Metro owes Eskom approximately R3,4 billion, of which R1,7 billion was […]

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South Africa’s Next Generation Scientists Set for Tunisia Science Festival

Location: Business

Monday, 16 March 2026: Research projects by local young scientists that address real-world challenges in education systems, aviation engineering and artificial intelligence (AI) will be on display at this year’s International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology in Tunisia (I-FEST²). Organised by the Tunisian Association for the future of Science and Technology, the event will...

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