EFF the biggest threat to nation building, non-racialism and social cohesion in South Africa
(Parliamentary debate sponsored by the EFF leader: Enclaves such as Orania and Kleinfontein in a post-Apartheid South Africa – a threat to nation building, non-racialism and social cohesion) The EFF and its leader, Julius Malema, pose the biggest threat to the people of South Africa. This was the message delivered by Dr Corné Mulder, leader […]
Afrikaans speakers’ love for their language and willingness to sacrifice for it should not be underestimated
Today, 8 May, marks the centennial of the recognition of Afrikaans as an official language in South Africa. A long journey with many sacrifices culminated in this “language birth” in 1925 – a journey and struggle that is far from over. This language journey is fuelled by the extraordinary love that Afrikaans speakers have for […]
ANC’s actions are driving South Africans apart
(Parliamentary debate on Freedom Day: United in our resilience to advance social and economic justice, and to defend South Africa’s democratic order and sovereignty) The theme of today’s parliamentary debate on Freedom Day, i.e., that South Africans are united in their resilience to advance social and economic justice, and to defend South Africa’s democratic order […]
Ordinary South Africans win with scrapping of VAT increase
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) opposes any form of tax increase and welcomes the decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase. This decision was made due to pressure from various quarters, including the Freedom Front Plus. Over the past few months, the Freedom Front Plus has proposed alternatives during numerous bilateral discussions with the […]
Afrikaner and other minorities’ interests will determine VF Plus’s decision to remain in GNU
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) wants to further the interests of Afrikaners and other minorities with its participation in the Government of National Unity (GNU), and is not bound by other political party’s decisions or actions regarding continued participation or withdrawal from the GNU. On Thursday, the Freedom Front Plus’s Executive Management Committee discussed […]
South Africa doubles down while America tightens the screws
The screws of American sanctions against South Africa are being tightened and the ANC in the Government of National Unity (GNU) should take note of it. According to a media report by Azernews (https://www.azernews.az/region/239544.html), the American Department of Commerce imposed export restrictions on 70 companies from Iran, China, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and South […]
Constitutional Court ruling on “Kill the Boer” shows how human relations in South Africa deteriorated over last thirty years
South Africa is a constitutional democracy. The supreme rule of law is an integral part of it and South Africans have to abide by it. However, when the country’s highest court condones incitement to murder members of a minority group, those on the receiving end cannot and must not remain silent. Speaking up is their […]
Kill the Boer is and always will be hate speech, and should not be tolerated in a country plagued by racial tension
When anyone says or sings that people of a certain group should be shot or killed, it will always amount to hate speech, and be divisive and absolutely unacceptable, especially in a country where racial tension is already running high. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly condemns the singing of the so-called struggle song […]
By appointing Bozell III as ambassador, Trump demonstrates that he wants to keep informed of South Africa
President President Donald Trump’s appointment of Leo Brent Bozell III to succeed Reuben Brigety as ambassador to South Africa is a welcome development and shows that South Africa is still high on the American agenda. Bozell’s appointment is not for nothing. He is a veteran conservative media commentator, media expert and political activist. Clearly the […]
President Ramaphosa resorts to Constitution to replace Rasool; turns his back on spirit of GNU cooperation
It appears that President Cyril Ramaphosa has resorted to the letter of the Constitution in a bid to appoint a new ambassador to replace Ebrahim Rasool. In the process, he is once again turning his back on the spirit of cooperation in the Government of National Unity (GNU). According to a report by News24 earlier […]