Limpopo Municipality Fails to Deal with Officials Fingered in Corruption Scandal
Criminal case opened against the Greater Letaba Municipality for “missing” R1.3-million
South Africa
Life Esidimeni: We Seek Justice for All Victims
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has noted the legal opinion obtained by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) recommending that the former Gauteng MEC for Health, Qedani Mahlangu, be criminally prosecuted. The former Director of Mental Health, Makgabo Manamela, will also be prosecuted. In both cases, the prosecution pertains only to the deaths of two […]
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Pair Charged With Multi-Million Rand Fraud
Moeketsi Victor Williams and business partner Mabohlokoa Itumeleng Chaka allegedly siphoned off R4.5-million from one of the contracting companies
Climate Protesters Demand Reparations From Standard Bank
They also want TotalEnergies to stop further fossil fuel extraction in Africa
Cape Town Journalists Protest Against Israel for Killing Palestinian Reporters
“There is nothing random about what Israel is doing,” says Palestinian journalist
We Warned Against Cuban Doctors
For years, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has warned against the South African government’s deployment of Cuban doctors in the country, particularly at the expense of local doctors and medical personnel. Over the past weekend, the United States (US) announced that it intends to revoke the visas of government officials from Brazil, African countries […]
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NMBM Authorities Commended for Successfully Cracking down on Kidnapping Syndicate
The relevant authorities in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) are commended for their swift and targeted action, which led to the safe release of 73-year-old kidnapping victim Theresa Minnie. Several suspects were also taken into custody during the subsequent operation. The success of this operation clearly proves that collaboration between various role-players is essential […]
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Lesotho Health Minister Says His Country Must Be Less Reliant on SA and “Stop Being Beggars”
This comes after an outcry that Basotho nationals are denied medical care in South Africa
National Dialogue: Undermined by Poor Planning
The GOOD Party joined the inaugural National Dialogue at UNISA in Pretoria (15–16 August) because we believe the voices of South Africa’s most vulnerable must be heard and government must be held accountable where it fails. At its core, the Dialogue was a powerful democratic initiative, government leaders sharing a space with civil society, business, faith leaders and citizens.
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Why South Africans Are Over-Insured, Under-Protected – And What Needs to Change
Nearly two-thirds of South African household income is swallowed by debt repayments. Yet insurance penetration remains alarmingly low at just 11.54% in 2024, with the bulk of policies being funeral cover. Life, health, and asset insurance lag far behind, while many consumers hold overlapping or unsuitable financial products, often without fully understanding what they’re paying …
NERSA in the Dark About Ekurhuleni’s Suspension of Fixed Electricity Tariff Charge
There is much uncertainty surrounding the suspension of the Ekurhuleni Metro’s fixed electricity tariff charge. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) can confirm that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has not received a formal notification from the Ekurhuleni Metro regarding the Council’s decision on 31 July to scrap this basic charge. This […]
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Victory for DCI Tenants
On Friday, 15 August 2025, tenants of the DCI Social Housing facility in Goodwood received written confirmation that their monthly fixed water and electricity charges will be reduced by 75.6% from September 2025 onwards.
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Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza International Court Will Take Years to Decide, but States Have a Duty to Act Now
The wheels of international justice grind exceedingly slowly and will never be sufficient on their own to bring about lasting change.
South Africa Has Chosen a Risky Approach to Global Politics: 3 Steps It Must Take To Succeed
If South Africa wants to make its own path in the global order, it must expect reprisals.
ANC Is Blind to the Country’s Problems, Which It Caused
If boycotting the National Dialogue equates to boycotting the people of South Africa, then the conduct of someone such as the country’s Defence Force Chief during his visit to Iran can only be described as sabotage of South Africa and its people. While the Presidency issued a statement strongly condemning those unwilling to participate in […]
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Collaboration With Private Sector in Issuing IDs and Passports Welcomed
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the announcement that the Department of Home Affairs has expanded its digital banking partnerships as additional financial institutions have indicated that they will assist with issuing identity documents (IDs) and passports. Approximately 840 branches of Capitec, First National Bank, Absa, Discovery and Standard Bank are now involved in […]
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Court Blocks Totalenergies Oil Exploration From Cape Agulhas to Cape Town
TotalEnergies can still submit new assessments and conduct a fresh public participation process
National Dialogue: Spiralling Social Unrest Proves We Must Have the Hard Conversations
The GOOD Party will join the National Dialogue to confront South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis, a ticking time bomb for social stability. The latest QLFS shows 8.4 million people unemployed, 3.4 million discouraged work seekers, and young people aged 15–34 bearing the brunt.
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Inside SA’s Multi-Million Rand Plan to Fill US Funding Void
About R1-billion in replacement funds expected imminently, but more may be approved
How SA’s Lesotho Water Project Costs Ballooned by R45-Billion
The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has seen costs escalate from R8-billion in 2008 to R53-billion today, with delays pushing completion from 2019 to 2028
US report highlights human rights crisis in South Africa
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the latest report by the United States (US) Department of State, which describes the human rights situation in South Africa as having “significantly worsened”, with specific reference to the rights of Afrikaners and other minorities. The report underscores the fact that the US government will not turn a […]
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This Is Why the Right-Wing Axis Is Wrong to Withdraw From National Conversation
Without pragmatic discussion followed by decisive action to address colour-coded inequality South Africa risks being led by a Robert Mugabe. If we don’t prioritise narrowing inequality and accelerate fixing social and economic exclusions and injustices inherited from our divided history, economic growth and social stability will remain pipe dreams.
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Tshwane Mayor Guilty of Contempt of Court
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the High Court’s ruling finding the Tshwane Metro Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, and City Manager, Johann Mettler, guilty of contempt of court for failing to comply with a previous court order mandating the upgrade of the Fresh Produce Market in Pretoria. The Institute for Market Agents of South […]
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Quarterly Labour Stats Root Women of Colour to the Bottom Rung
Theoretically and Constitutionally equal, but practically prejudiced and marginalised. That’s the picture of women, particularly women of colour, that emerges from South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey - as it has for the past 30 years.
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