Freedom Front Plus

4 November 2025

Salary Decision Spells Financial Disaster for Tshwane Metro

Location: News

The latest ruling by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC) on backdated salary increases for Tshwane Metro employees could spell a financial disaster amounting to nearly R2 billion for the Metro. The SALGBC confirmed on 1 November 2025 that increases of 3,5% are backdated from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 – […]

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4 November 2025

R272 Million Later and SAAME Project in Germiston Is Nowhere Near Complete

Location: News

The Ekurhuleni Metro should urgently be called to account for the SAAME construction project in Germiston, which has gobbled up R272 million in tax money while failing to deliver a functional end product. The plan is that the SAAME Building in Germiston’s central business district should serve as a multi-functional municipal centre for efficient service […]

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3 November 2025

No New 20-Year IPP Agreements Without a Proven Track Record

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) supports the principle of independent power generation as an essential step toward energy security and sustainable growth. However, the party cannot support the Ekurhuleni Metro Council’s latest proposal to enter into another 20-year agreement with an Independent Power Producer (IPP) — especially without clear evidence that existing projects are […]

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3 November 2025

Cable Thieves Strike Again in Kempton Park

Location: News

The Ekurhuleni Metro’s failure to secure power infrastructure has left large parts of Kempton Park without electricity since cable thieves struck again three days ago. The affected areas are Pomona, Pomona Estate, Brentwood Park and parts of Glen Marais. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is inundated with calls from residents complaining that their perishable […]

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3 November 2025

Farm Attack and Rise in Livestock Theft Around Heilbron

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) condemns last weekend’s brutal farm attack in the Heilbron area, in which a farm worker was murdered and his wife seriously injured during a livestock theft incident. According to reports, 11 attackers stole sheep and brutally assaulted the couple. Thanks to the swift response by the police and local […]

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3 November 2025

Tshwane Coalition Government Puts up Facade While Metro Crumbles

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) refuses to hold its tongue while the ActionSA/ANC/EFF coalition tries to cover up the Tshwane Metro’s growing decay. Key documents tabled to the Council in October show that the coalition is not only incompetent, but also that its mismanagement is actively pushing the Metro over the financial and administrative […]

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31 October 2025

We Do Not Endorse Appointment of New City Manager for Ekurhuleni

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) voted against the appointment of Kagiso Lerutla as the new City Manager of the Ekurhuleni Metro on Thursday (yesterday), seeing as critical information is lacking and there are several concerns about the process that was followed. The item tabled to the Council had no supporting documentation — no preliminary […]

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31 October 2025

Warning Against Unplanned Levy for Limited Bus Network

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned during the Ekurhuleni Metro Council’s latest meeting that the proposed business plan for the Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) could have serious financial consequences for residents. The plan, centred on the Harambee rapid bus network, was not included in the Metro’s 2025/2026 budget or Medium-Term Revenue and […]

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31 October 2025

Tshwane Mayor Needs to Provide Clarity on Reclassification of Agricultural Smallholdings

Location: News

During the latest Tshwane Metro Council meeting, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) asked the Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, to provide clarity on the reclassification of smallholdings from agricultural to residential land. Information provided by residents indicates that several smallholdings have been reclassified as residential without consultation. This decision has far-reaching financial, procedural and legal […]

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31 October 2025

Shortage of Jaws of Life Units Endangers Lives in Ekurhuleni

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is gravely concerned about the Ekurhuleni Metro’s serious shortage of hydraulic rescue tools (jaws of life), especially in light of the upcoming festive season and rise in road accidents. This equipment is vital for extricating victims from wreckage following serious collisions. Yet, a report by the Metro’s Community Safety […]

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31 October 2025

Sinkholes Symbolise Tshwane’s Crumbling Water Network

Location: News

The rising number of sinkholes in the Tshwane Metro is a symptom of the Metro’s aging and decaying water infrastructure, caused by years of neglect. Although the Metro has made progress with repairs since June 2025, the current budget is insufficient to effectively manage the crisis. Centurion remains a high-risk area, and the Freedom Front […]

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30 October 2025

Ekurhuleni Is Dangerously Close to Fiscal Edge

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is justifiably alarmed by the Ekurhuleni Metro’s report on the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The financial report confirms that the Metro is dangerously close to the fiscal edge of ruin. Although the Metro claims its collection rate is 96,26%, previous reports indicate that collection levels in […]

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30 October 2025

Sewage Floods OK Building in Vanderbijlpark’s Parking Area

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has warned residents of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging) to temporarily avoid the Municipality’s Customer Service Centre on the ground floor of the OK Building in Vanderbijlpark after the parking lot was flooded with sewage. The sewage spill is causing an unbearable stench, rendering […]

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30 October 2025

Where Does Ekurhuleni Plan to Get R5 Million for G20 Social Summit?

Location: News

During the Ekurhuleni Metro Council’s meeting on Thursday, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) enquired where the R5 million needed to hire venues for the G20 Social Summit will come from. The Summit is set to take place between 18 and 20 November. Around 5 000 delegates are expected to attend the Summit, which focuses […]

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29 October 2025

Farm Attack in Heidelberg Once Again Highlights Rural Safety Shortcomings

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly condemns the brutal farm attack on Jan and Elna Dhooge of Schikfontein outside Heidelberg. This attack, which took place on Tuesday evening, is not only a crime against two beloved community members, but also a shocking reminder of the unacceptable levels of violence associated with farm attacks and […]

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29 October 2025

San Michele Home in Brakpan Urgently Needs Support

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on residents and businesses to offer their support to the San Michele Home for the disabled in Withok, Brakpan, after the Home’s 450 000 litre water tank burst over the weekend. Consequently, the Home does not have adequate water supply. The Home cares for the most vulnerable members […]

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28 October 2025

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Invited to learn more about Afrikaner self-determination

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly condemns the recent statements by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, regarding Afrikaner self-determination, and would like to enlighten her. In response to a written question from EFF MP Mr Carl Niehaus, she took the unprecedented step of attempting to strip section 235 of the […]

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25 October 2025

Outbreak on Ghaap Se Berg: Northern Cape Farmers Should Ensure Anthrax Vaccinations Are up to Date

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) urges livestock farmers to ensure their animals are vaccinated against anthrax following a confirmed outbreak on Ghaap se Berg near Douglas. Anthrax, caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacterium, is a disease that is fatal to antelope, livestock, and even humans. Therefore, the incident where eland died from the dreaded […]

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24 October 2025

Free State Municipalities Contemptuous of Legislative Oversight

Location: News

The Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s blatant contempt for the Free State Legislature and its constitutional oversight mandate confirms that this institution is no longer willing or able to fulfil its constitutional duties. The Municipality’s Speaker, Bheke Stofile, and acting Municipal Manager, Adv Lauretta van Wyk, were absent today (Friday, 24 October) from a joint portfolio committee […]

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24 October 2025

Freedom Front Plus Brings Urgent Community-Related Issues to Mpumalanga Premier’s Attention

Location: News

Among the topics discussed were reports of unlawful land grabs in Mbombela and White River as well as escalating taxi violence posing a serious threat to public safety. The party called for decisive action to be taken against those using violence and firearms to settle disputes. In addition, farmers in Dullstroom raised concerns about pollution […]

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23 October 2025

Political Pressure Brings About Progress on R76 Between Steynsrus and Kroonstad

Location: News

After constant pressure from the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus), repairs to the R76 between Steynsrus and Kroonstad have finally gained momentum. Months of monitoring has resulted in tangible improvements to the 48 km stretch of road that has been a source of frustration for residents and farmers for years. Repairs began in 2019 and […]

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23 October 2025

Sewage Disaster at Boksburg Lake Was Ignored

Location: News

The Ekurhuleni Metro’s Department of Water and Sanitation’s tardy response to the massive sewage pollution crisis at Boksburg Lake proves that the Metro only became officially aware of it on 9 October when the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) reported it. This is despite the fact that the pollution was obvious for a number of […]

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23 October 2025

Tshwane Should Remedy Unfair Taxation on Smallholdings

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) notes with concern the Tshwane Metro’s reclassification of smallholdings as residential properties in the 2025 property valuation roll, resulting in significantly higher property tax rates. Although the valuation roll was open for public inspection, communication with property owners fell short. The ANC/ActionSA/EFF government’s conduct is unfair and potentially violates […]

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22 October 2025

Glenharvie Without Water for 23 Days

Location: News

The water crisis plaguing Glenharvie in the Rand West Local Municipality (Randfontein, Westonaria) for the past 23 days is now spreading to surrounding areas. Today, Venterspost and Zuurbekom’s taps have begun to run dry as well. On Tuesday, frustrated residents held a protest march on the N12 between Johannesburg and Potchefstroom to express their dissatisfaction […]

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