Dispute Over City of Cape Town’s Plan for Noordhoek Valley
Plan to relocate Masiphumelele families sparks concerns among residents of smallholdings
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Building Plan Crisis in Johannesburg
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) condemns the Johannesburg Metro Council’s ongoing failure to properly manage building plans, land-use systems and the city’s archives. The result is a city administration that inflicts serious harm on ordinary homeowners, property developers and small businesses through delays, additional costs and legal uncertainty. Reports indicate that the city’s planning […]
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No New 20-Year IPP Agreements Without a Proven Track Record
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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Workers March in Maseru as AGOA Uncertainty Threatens Thousands of Jobs
Protest, originally banned, proceeded after police minister gave it the go-ahead
Where Does Ekurhuleni Plan to Get R5 Million for G20 Social Summit?
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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Police Block Protest by Textile Workers in Lesotho
Unions accuse police of acting unlawfully by denying permission for a protest march against job losses
Yaoundé Is Set to Sizzle at 38°C by 2030: How Green Design Could Cool Cameroon’s Capital
Public ponds, fountains and new reflective buildings are needed to protect Yaoundé’s people from the heat island effect.
Ghana’s Banks Are Not Lending Enough to Sectors Where It Matters Most
Ghanaian bank lending to agriculture and manufacturing is in decline
Arts Festivals Call For Clarity on Funding
Long-standing arts festivals that provide thousands of jobs have received no funds this year from the arts and culture department
MPs Call for Heads to Roll at Fort Hare
Vice Chancellor Sakhele Buhlungu has not properly explained why a man facing corruption allegations was promoted
Claims of Political Links to Paul Mashatile Are Just “Gossip”, Winning Lottery Bidder Says
Losing bidder Ithuba Lottery is trying to create “an atmosphere of wrongdoing”, says Sizekhaya
Let Them Eat Kreef!
New season’s crayfish catch allocation is up almost 60%
Tshwane Multi-Party Coalition: Year of Exceptional Growth and Good Governance
The GOOD Party congratulates the multi-party coalition government of the City of Tshwane on the tremendous achievements recorded during the past 12 months since being elected to office by the Tshwane Council in October 2024.
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Trade Is Shaping New Global Power Relations: What This Means for Africa
There has been a rebalancing of global trade dynamics with wide-ranging consequences for international business.
Cape Town’s Puppets Perform Across the World
“The Herds” has travelled across the globe to raise awareness about migration and climate change
Bike Delivery Guys Risk Life and Limb to Deliver Our Goods
The last-mile delivery sector has exploded and may be the environmentally friendly way to shop
Lesotho’s Textile Jobs Hang by a Thread
Unions demand the renewal of AGOA and lower tariffs on exports to the US
Tshwane Fresh Produce Market: Fresh Produce, Rotten Contracts
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the fact that the Tshwane Metro has still not implemented transparent contracts and proper tender processes at the Tshwane Fresh Produce Market. The Metro had already run into trouble when a court order compelled it to upgrade the Market. The Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya and the […]
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Palm Trees in Africa Are in Decline: These Botanists Made a Plan to Do Something About It
Palms play a vital role in food, culture and livelihoods. A new pan-African network aims to study, protect and conserve the continent’s unique and rare palm trees.
A Spectacular Reset of Relations Between South Africa and the US Is Possible
There are currently three Afrikaners in Washington who believe there is a unique opportunity for a spectacular reset of relations between South Africa and the United States (US). The full provisional document is attached herewith: Let us Make Critical Minerals the Centerpiece of a New U.S.–South Africa Partnership Agreement As Afrikaners responsible for a multi-million-dollar […]
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World Tourism Day: A Call for Genuine Accountability in Tourism Sector
This year, World Tourism Day was officially celebrated at Constitutional Hill in South Africa, the home of the Constitutional Court, as a symbolic call for genuine accountability in the tourism sector. The irony of the day was its theme: “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, as the reality is that the Department itself is not transforming in […]
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Tshwane Seeks Investments but Is Unable to Provide Infrastructure and Services
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) supports all forms of development and investment aimed at attracting capital and job opportunities to the nation’s capital, and will not stand idly by as the Tshwane Metro’s budget constraints hinder such developments. According to a report by the Oversight Committee on Economic Development and Spatial Planning, the Metro […]
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IMF Warns of Huge Job Losses Following Trump’s Tariffs
Garment exports make up 80% of the country’s exports to the United States
AGOA Likely to Be Renewed for One Year
African Growth and Opportunity Act has previously been renewed for a decade at a time