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AbaQulusi’s Proposed 70% Debt Relief Is Financially Reckless and Rewards Non-payment

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is strongly opposed to the proposal by the AbaQulusi Local Municipality (Louwsburg, Vryheid) that qualifying consumers should pay only 30% of their outstanding municipal debt while 70% is written off. According to the Municipality’s own memorandum, total outstanding consumer debt stands at nearly R642 million, of which approximately R564 […]

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NMBM Cannot Simply Write off R23 Billion

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It is unacceptable that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is attempting to write off approximately R23 billion in unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (UIFWE) without a proper investigation. The amount was racked up between 2009 and 2021. The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) recently voted in favour of recommending the write-off, despite serious concerns […]

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Ruling Coalition in Tshwane Disregards Importance of Oversight

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The Tshwane Metro Council’s Oversight Committee on Housing and Human Settlements was unable to proceed with its work last week, as eight members of the ruling coalition representing the ANC, ActionSA and EFF failed to attend an important meeting. Seeing as there was no quorum, four reports that were tabled could not be discussed and […]

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NSFAS Crisis Casts Pandor’s Remarks in a Harsh Light

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The issues, which were raised this week in the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, include allegations of unauthorised remuneration of consultants, problems with the payment of accommodation allowances and general poor administration. It casts a harsh light on […]

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Review Decision Regarding Knysna’s Acting Municipal Manager

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, to urgently approach the High Court with an application to review and set aside the Knysna municipal Council’s unlawful decision to extend Mr Boy Manqoba Ngubo’s appointment as acting Municipal Manager. Mr Ngubo was initially appointed as acting Municipal […]

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Is Afrikaans a Dialect?

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Is Afrikaans a dialect? This is the question that DF Malherbe sought to answer in 1907 with his doctoral thesis at a German university; 32 years after the founding of the “Genootskap van Regte Afrikaners” (Society of True Afrikaners), which is commemorated today on Afrikaans “Taaldag” (Language Day). It was but one of many small […]

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90.38% Collection Rate Is a Smokescreen

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The Ekurhuleni Metro boasts an annual debt collection rate of 90,38%. It looks reassuring on paper, but in practice, it is a smokescreen concealing the true state of affairs. According to the latest report tabled to the Finance Oversight Committee, the collection rate in Etwatwa is only 6,79%, in KwaThema 22,84%, Katlehong 23,72% and Daveyton […]

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Illicit Drug and Alcohol Trade Remains a Serious Threat in the Klein Karoo

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the successful police operations conducted in the vicinity of Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn. The enormous quantities of illicit drugs and alcohol that were seized reveal the true extent of the problem. On 8 August 2026 on the Prince Albert Road, the Central Karoo rapid response unit seized nearly […]

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Death of 16-Year-Old on N2 Hell Run Serves as Tragic Wake-up Call

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The death of a 16-year-old robber on the N2 serves as tragic proof that the so-called “Hell Run” still poses a serious danger to motorists as well as young people exploited by crime syndicates. Although there has been a decrease in incidents after the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) repeatedly demanded stronger security measures, the […]

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Mayor Sells Dreams, but Service Delivery Is the Real Test

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The State of the Municipality Address by the Mayor of the Emfuleni Local Municipality, Hassan Mako, was filled with promises of a new economic city, a student town and even an airport. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus), however, would like to know how a municipality that struggles to provide basic service delivery will be […]

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Fire at Blood River

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An apparent incident of arson at the Blood River site in northern KwaZulu-Natal shines the spotlight on how neighbouring communities regard one another’s heritage and how important it is to build positive relationships of mutual recognition. The area is known for sporadic veld fires, particularly in late winter. According to a statement by the Heritage […]

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Eastern Cape Name Changes Are Unnecessary, Divisive and Politically Motivated

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is strongly opposed to the proposed name changes of towns and geographical sites in the Eastern Cape. The latest document issued by the Eastern Cape Provincial Geographical Names Committee confirms that the Committee will proceed with the process of changing the names of, among others, Lady Grey to Inkosi […]

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Foot-Dragging Hinders Clearing of Grobbelaars River

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The successful clearing and repair efforts after the recent floods in Meiringspoort, Middelplaas and the De Rust area prove that decisive action and collaboration between the Oudtshoorn Municipality and the Western Cape government are indeed possible. The same swift response and will are, however, lacking when it comes to Grobbelaars River in Oudtshoorn. The Freedom […]

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Monyepao’s Dismissal Provides No Answers Regarding R2 Billion Loss

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is left with more questions than answers after the release of the progress report on the disciplinary process against the Ekurhuleni Metro’s former Chief Information Officer, Moloko Monyepao. The process, which began more than a year ago following serious allegations regarding the mismanagement of information and communication technology (ICT), […]

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Mbombela: new, crucial policy on student housing postponed

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) kept the pressure on the Mbombela Local Municipality’s Portfolio Committee on Urban Planning and Development to table the long-awaited final policy on student housing to the Council. Executive Mayor Sibongile Makushe-Mazibuko has, however, postponed the policy. This policy is crucial, as the demand for housing near institutions such as […]

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Settlement Between Tshwane and Kleinfontein Welcomed

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the settlement reached between Kleinfontein Share Block and the Tshwane Metro, which has just been confirmed by the High Court in Pretoria and made an order of court. These developments mark the end of a to-and-fro legal battle in the courts between the community and the Metro after […]

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Women Hold the Key to South Africa’s Future

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On this Women’s Day, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) honours the women of the past and, in particular, the women of the present who are building the future. South African women make up the majority of the country’s population and, therefore, play a key role in shaping its future. The contribution women make to […]

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Climbing Costs of Albertinia Swimming Pool

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on the Hessequa Municipality to clarify the planned construction of a new swimming pool in Albertinia and the actual costs involved. This project, currently under construction in Albertyn Street behind Oker Primary School, was initially estimated at approximately R15 million, but according to a report in the local […]

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SANRAL Finally Resumes Construction on Route R510

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes SANRAL’s announcement that it will resume construction on the dangerous R510 between Northam and Thabazimbi. This follows numerous complaints from the local community about reckless driving, speeding and dangerous overtaking on solid lines. The poor condition of the road has already caused several serious and fatal accidents, including […]

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Illegal Hunting in Mpumalanga Can Be Effectively Combated

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) pointed out in the Mpumalanga Legislature that illegal hunting poses a serious threat to rural safety, property rights and the province’s natural heritage. The recent ruling by the Howick Magistrate’s Court in KwaZulu-Natal sends a clear message that offenders can and should be punished. Four men were convicted after […]

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City of Cape Town’s Intergovernmental Dispute Over Police Powers Is a Step in the Right Direction

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The City of Cape Town’s decision to formally declare an intergovernmental dispute in order to devolve policing and investigative powers to its Metro Police is a step in the right direction towards combating crime more effectively. During last week’s council meeting on the Directorate for Safety and Security’s quarterly report, the Freedom Front Plus (VF […]

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New Planning By-Law Denies Residents a Say in Cape Town

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the proposed amendments to the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning By-law of 2026. These amendments undermine transparency and meaningful public participation. It also unfairly saddles residents with a responsibility that the City is actually meant to shoulder. Public participation in Cape Town already falls short […]

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Traffic Fine Targets Undermine Road Safety

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) notes with concern the Hessequa Municipality Traffic Department’s official performance target that is expressed in the monetary value of traffic fines. According to the Municipality’s own key performance indicators (SDBIP), R4 million must be collected through fines every quarter. This practice is unacceptable, because traffic law enforcement should be […]

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Management Issues Hinder Witsand Desalination Plant’s Operations

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is deeply concerned about the current state of the Witsand desalination plant, which was initially developed as an innovative solution to the town’s water challenges, but is apparently not fulfilling its intended role. According to information provided to the Freedom Front Plus by stakeholders, the plant itself is not […]

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