Somalia’s Education Crisis: Why So Few Children Attend School and What Could Be Done to Change That
Only 4% of Mogadishu’s schools are run by the government.
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Communities Near South Africa’s Kruger National Park Prefer Wildlife-Friendly Ways to Earn a Living Over Killing Animals
For low-income communities living on the borders of game reserves, the benefits of trophy hunting are few. There are 10 better ways that they could earn a living.
Climate Change Is Making Africa’s Debt Burden Worse
State-contingent debt instruments allow countries hit by economic and climate crises to restructure their debt repayments.
First Malaria Treatment for Babies Is a Major Step to Ending the Disease in Africa
A recently approved drug for malaria treatment offers hope to millions of children who suffer from the disease in Africa.
Makhanda: An Iconic South African City Collapses
Roads, water supply, electricity supply and finances are in disarray
Ekurhuleni Imposes Unfair Requirements on Residents
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Ekurhuleni Metro’s decision to abolish the reconnection fee for stolen power cables – a significant victory for which the party fought long and hard. However, the new process and requirements for cable replacement are unnecessarily time-consuming and may further inconvenience residents already affected by power outages. On […]
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Ghana’s Security Strategy Has Kept Terror Attacks at Bay: What Other Countries Can Learn From Its Approach
Ghana stands out in west Africa as a nation that hasn’t experienced terrorist attacks. Its proactive, multi-faceted strategies offer a blueprint for neighbours.
Eastern Cape Game Reserves Challenge Wind Farm Approval in Court
Game park owners and environmentalists say turbines will spoil scenic landscapes, damage tourism and threaten endangered birds
Green Energy and Protecting Nature Get the Thumbs up in Climate Change Study in 68 Countries
New study finds that people in 12 African countries don’t fully accept that extreme weather disasters are caused by climate change. More public awareness is needed.
President Dismisses Proposals to Make South Africa a Winning Country
(Budget Vote Debate: Presidency) Since its inception in 1994, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been part of every Parliament, and has always maintained a constructive and positive approach. We will continue in this same vein, because we must find solutions to secure a better future for all. So, it is counterproductive when President […]
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Inclusionary Housing Policy, We Need More Than Approval – We Need Delivery
GOOD Statement by Marius van Stade,GOOD Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor 16 July 2025 The GOOD Party joins the Stellenbosch Municipality in celebrating the approval of more than 900 inclusionary housing units under its pioneering zoning by-law. It is a notable milestone but we remain cautious. Policy approval is one thing. Delivering homes that are truly affordable […]
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Our Leaders Are Allowing the HIV Response to Collapse
Motsoaledi’s claim that 520k people started HIV treatment is implausible
Human Waste Flows Through the Streets of Hout Bay
Residents call for the City to urgently fix the problem to prevent “a health emergency”
Can You Trust Climate Information? How and Why Powerful Players Are Misleading the Public
Powerful corporations, governments and political parties intentionally spread false information about climate change to avoid ending greenhouse gas emissions.
City of Cape Town to Evict Refugees
About 160 refugees at Wingfield were among those who protested outside the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in 2019
Ouncillor Exposes Human Trafficking Den in Kempton Park
On Friday (4 July), the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) helped to rescue 14 Ethiopian men who had been held captive in a house in Birchleigh North. The party’s councillor in Kempton Park, Jean Kriek, was informed of people calling for help from the house in question and went to investigate. Upon arrival at the […]
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DA’s Withdrawal: Stunts Over Solutions
South Africa does not need parties walking away from dialogue. It needs leadership that can engage with complexity, manage disagreement maturely, and stay the course. The DA’s decision to abandon the National Dialogue, while clinging to its GNU positions, exposes the contradiction in its stance.
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Late Judgments Have Increased. Here’s What’s Being Done to Fix the Problem
The Chief Justice plans a full rollout of Court Online for civil matters by 2026 to reduce backlogs
Govan Mbeki Elderly Score Property Tax Rebate
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the approval of its motion for a property tax rebate for elderly residents of the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality. This victory is a significant step towards alleviating the financial burden on the community’s most vulnerable members. The motion, initially tabled by the Freedom Front Plus in January 2025, […]
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Khayelitsha Residents Take over Sassa Meeting to Voice Grievances
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
SANCO and ANC Clash in Eastern Cape
Protestors gathered at Ngcobo’s municipal offices, despite a court order
VF+’s Bilateral Visit to the US Kicks off With Discussion at Influential Hudson Institute
The Freedom Front Plus’s (VF Plus) bilateral visit to the US to engage with White House officials and other stakeholders begins today with a discussion at the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. The theme of the discussion is “An Afrikaner Perspective on US–South Africa Relations” and will take place from 13:00 to 14:30, Washington time […]
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Thousands Without Power After Town Substation in Vanderbijlpark Goes up in Flames Again
Thousands of residents in areas including Bonanne, Bophelong and Stephanopark in Vanderbijlpark are once again without electricity after a fire broke out at the Town substation on 18 June. It was the fourth fire at this substation since 2018. With the support of local businesses, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) replaced the roof and […]
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Environmental Concerns Over Dwarsriver Rehabilitation Works
GOOD Statement by Grechard Petersen,GOOD Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor 20 June 2025 The GOOD Party has formally raised concerns about recent river maintenance works conducted by the Stellenbosch Municipality in the Dwarsriver, Pniel. The works, which involved an excavator extracting stones and sand from the riverbed to construct a buffer wall, were reportedly aimed at stabilising […]
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