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Action and Transparency Needed Regarding Devastating Franschhoek Veld Fires

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is seriously concerned about the ongoing veld fires affecting Franschhoek, which have already caused extensive damage. These fires pose a direct threat to the community’s historical heritage, infrastructure and unique natural environment. The fires, which began on 7 January 2026 in the Langrug area, have since destroyed more than […]

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Investigation Into Suspicious Fires in Nelson Mandela Bay Requested

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) requested the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), Babalwa Lobishe, to launch a thorough investigation into the series of fires plaguing the Metro over the past two months. Although hot and dry summer conditions increase the risk of veld and bush fires, the nature and timing […]

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Electricity for Backyard Families Is a Basic Right

Location: News

Cape Town cannot continue to celebrate itself as “the best-run city” while denying thousands of our own backyard families the most basic and lawful service, electricity that is safe, individually metered, and compliant with our own policies.

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Violent Crime, Poverty and Service Delivery Failures in Philippi Strengthen the Case for Land Expropriation in the Public Interest

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GOOD Statement by Axolile Notywala,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor 6 November 2025 The GOOD Party is deeply concerned about the worsening socio-economic and safety conditions in Philippi, particularly in the informal settlement of Siyangena, where residents continue to live without basic services and are exposed to daily violence and deprivation. On Saturday, 1 November […]

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Drakenstein Mayor Shoots Down Freedom Front Plus Motion Regarding Bainskloof Pass

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) laments the decision by Drakenstein Mayor, Stephan Korabie, to block the party’s motion requesting that the Municipality engage with the Cape Winelands District Municipality and the Western Cape provincial government to discuss trucks misusing the Bainskloof Pass. According to the Mayor, the motion is inaccurate and Bainskloof falls outside […]

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Billions Squandered While Residents Suffer

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A thorough analysis of the Ekurhuleni Metro’s unaudited annual report and financial statements for 2024/25 reveals serious shortcomings in governance, service delivery and financial accountability. The report indicates that the Metro reached only 79% of its targets, with 21% completely unmet. This figure may seem acceptable at first glance, but closer scrutiny reveals that the […]

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