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Independent Investigation Demanded Following Serious Assault at School Event

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in KwaZulu-Natal calls for an independent investigation after a learner from a school in uMhlathuze was allegedly seriously assaulted at a school event after school hours. According to the information provided to the party, the learner sustained serious injuries and is currently being treated at a local hospital’s ICU. […]

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Tourism Sector Steps up as Confidence in SA Tourism Wanes

Location: News

It appears that the private tourism sector is taking steps to become increasingly self-sufficient and manage its own affairs, as government’s ability to properly fulfil its role keeps diminishing. The CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), Mr Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, recently stated in a media interview (The Daily Tourism Update) that the […]

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Johannesburg Metro’s Billing System Offline – Residents Advised to Keep Record of Payments

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) advises residents of the Johannesburg Metro to keep detailed records of any municipal account payments, as the Metro’s billing and payment system has been offline since 2 February. Payments made by residents and businesses since 19 January are also not reflecting on account statements or the e-Joburg portal. This […]

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Tjaart Van Vuuren Swimming Pool Closes Due to Lack of Chlorine

Location: News

The Tshwane Metro has to take decisive action to make the Tjaart van Vuuren municipal swimming pool in Villieria functional and accessible again as soon as possible. The swimming pool has been closed for the past three weeks, because the Metro’s chlorine supplier failed to deliver the necessary chemicals. The closure comes at the most […]

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Our Growth Is Not Due to Other Parties’ Problems – Best of Luck John!

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) notes the impending resignation of the current DA leader, Mr John Steenhuisen, and wishes him all the best for the future. This development makes it important to point out that the Freedom Front Plus’s significant and sustained growth – for which the party is deeply grateful – is not […]

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Community Restores Water Supply to Kampersrus Following Floods

Location: News

The water supply to Kampersrus has been successfully restored after two weeks of severe disruption caused by flash floods. The floods damaged the main pipeline at a natural spring, plunging the town into an emergency situation. What initially appeared to be a paralysing crisis was overcome through remarkable cooperation between the local community, farmers and […]

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Onder Papegaaiberg: Restore Safety and Security Now

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Stellenbosch Local Municipality conducted an oversight visit last weekend to the Onder Papegaaiberg area, including the historic cemetery, the adjacent bridge, the railway line and surrounding informal settlement. The visit was prompted by numerous complaints from residents about illegal dumping, informal settlement, and serious safety and environmental […]

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Foot-And-Mouth Disease: While Minister Bickers About State Control, Rural Economies Grind to a Halt

Location: News

While the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, is defending government’s exclusive right to procure and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in court, the economic crisis affecting rural communities keeps expanding. Most rural towns are primarily sustained by agriculture. Rural economies consist mainly of input suppliers, businesses that receive and process agricultural products, financial and personal […]

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Mayor Dismisses Millions Squandered in Lekwa as “Typos”

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) scrutinised and questioned the procurement report for the last quarter of 2025 during the most recent council meeting of the Lekwa Local Municipality (Standerton and Morgenzon). This is after the ANC Mayor, Sifiso Mngemezulu, and the Mayoral Committee Member for Budget and Treasury, Thabang Motaung, dismissed excessive expenditure as […]

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After Four Months Emfuleni’s Trust Bank Building Unsafe Once Again

Location: News

Just four months after the completion of extensive repairs to the controversial Trust Bank Building in President Street, Vanderbijlpark, its ceilings caved in last week. Municipal workers stationed there are once again forced to find a safe workplace. The Trust Bank Building, which houses the Emfuleni Local Municipality’s Departments of Human Resources and Economic Planning, […]

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Emfuleni Is Going Under, Whilst Mayor Shops for New Official Vehicle

Location: News

During the latest council meeting of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging), the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) put a stop to the proposal by the Speaker, Sibongile Soxuza, to procure a new official vehicle for the struggling Municipality’s Mayor. The party insisted that the item be referred back and that […]

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Alberton Residents in the Dark

Location: News

The blame for the prolonged and repeated power outages that have plunged thousands of residents in northern Alberton into total darkness for more than a week can be laid squarely on the shoulders of the incompetent ANC/EFF coalition government. This situation borders on the dereliction of the duty to provide basic services and is simply […]

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DIRCO’s Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat Yet Another Unilateral Step Harming South Africa’s Interests

Location: News

The decision by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to order Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave the country within 72 hours is further proof of the ANC’s unilateral and detrimental conduct, which is not serving South Africa’s best interests. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is stunned by the decision to declare Mr […]

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Ekurhuleni Squanders Money While Service Delivery Collapses

Location: News

The Ekurhuleni Metro’s quarterly report for October to December 2025 paints a disturbing picture of squandering, misguided priorities and a metro that spends tax money without delivering services. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) had warned during the budget process that constant tariff increases are unsustainable, because residents simply cannot afford them. The latest report […]

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Regrettable That Circumstances Compelled Cape Town to Increase Security on N2 “Hell Run”

Location: News

It is regrettable that the City of Cape Town waited until the situation became a crisis that claimed human lives before Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis allocated R114 million to enhance safety measures on the so-called “Hell Run” section of the N2 near the airport. The situation is reminiscent of the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, where decisive […]

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“NO!”: To Johannesburg Deputy Mayor Position

Location: News

During Thursday’s council meeting, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) did not support the proposal to create a deputy mayor position for Johannesburg. This proposal has nothing to do with the city’s actual challenges, but everything with the ANC’s internal power struggles. Johannesburg faces serious service delivery problems, decaying infrastructure and a growing financial crisis. […]

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Fetakgomo Tubatse Council Adopts Motion Regarding Property Rates and Service Charges

Location: News

The Council of the Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (Burgersfort, Ohrigstad, Steelpoort) has adopted a motion by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calling for a comprehensive investigation into the affordability of property rates, service charges and rebates. This is an important victory for residents and businesses under severe financial strain. The cost of living has […]

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Unqualified Audit Does Not Conceal Govan Mbeki’s Financial Distress

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warns that the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality’s unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 should in no way be construed as an indication of stability or sound governance. It only appears to conceal the problems of a municipality in serious financial distress, with poor controls, significant non-compliance and an utter lack […]

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Emfuleni on the Brink of Financial and Institutional Collapse

Location: News

The report by the Auditor-General (AG) on the Emfuleni Local Municipality’s 2024/25 budget revision and recommendations confirms what residents experience daily. Emfuleni finds itself in a dire predicament marked by financial shortfalls, poor governance, inadequate internal controls and ongoing service delivery failures. Despite some progress following previous audit findings, the Municipality’s audit outcome remains qualified. […]

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Tshwane Audit Reveals Collapse of Service Delivery and Accountability Under Current Coalition

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is deeply concerned about the 2024/25 report by the Auditor-General (AG), which lays bare the collapse of financial management, service delivery and accountability under the current ANC/ActionSA/EFF coalition in Tshwane. The report highlights:• Incorrect asset valuation leading to inflated financial statements.• Understatement of contingent liabilities by more than R4,3 […]

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Sport, Arts and Culture Department Opts for Symbolism Rather Than Economic Growth

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) views the decision of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, to approve name changes in the Eastern Cape as proof that limited public funds are wasted on misguided priorities. The very same Department that approved 21 geographical name changes – including several costly ones, such as […]

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Business Community Should Take a Firm Stand Against Proposed R100 Billion BEE Fund

Location: Business

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on business leaders and investors to take a firm stand against the R100 billion BEE fund proposed by the ANC Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau. The original aim of Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) – to economically empower black South Africans – has not been […]

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