Human Rights Day: Time for true human rights in South Africa
Now, 2025, is the time to delve deeper into the culture of human rights in South Africa to reveal its true meaning. Deepening the culture of human rights requires expanding the concept and our understanding of it. For too long the focus has exclusively been on individual rights. People are not mere individuals. People come […]
America places its problems with South Africa on the table and makes it clear that it aims for “policy changes”
America has clearly spelt out its problems with South Africa and that the US government aims to bring about “policy changes in South Africa” through “diplomacy”. Expropriation without compensation and South Africa’s “hostile attitude” towards America and its allies are at the top of the list. Ms Mss Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for America’s Minister of […]
America draws the line with Rasool and South Africa
America clearly drew a line in the sand when it unceremoniously kicked South Africa’s ambassador in America, Ebrahim Rasool, out of the country. The statement by America’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marco Rubio, that Rasool is “PERSONA NON GRATA” and that there is nothing more to discuss with him is obviously also a message for […]
No need for South Africa to choose sides in its international relations
(Parliamentary debate: The United States Government’s decision to halt aid to South Africa and its response) South Africa’s government should act in the best interest of ordinary South African citizens when it comes to its relations and trade ties with America. It would be unwise, to say the least, to further alienate America. The United […]
SONA: The ANC still comes before South Africa
The hope that President Cyril Ramaphosa would put South Africa first tonight with a pivotal State of the Nation Address (SONA) to serve as impetus for the Government of National Unity (GNU) has been dashed. What was meant to offer hope for the future, instead raised questions about the President’s intention to treat the parties […]
President’s SONA could be pivotal and unlock benefits of the GNU
Tonight’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) is most probably the most important one that President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver during his tenure. His message will be pivotal for South Africa’s immediate future and thereafter. It needs to provide guidance as regards the positioning and vision of the Government of National Unity (GNU). This raises […]
FF Plus will continue to fulfil its role as coalition partner in Swellendam following resignation of FF Plus Speaker
The FF Plus has noted Mr Juan van Schalkwyk’s resignation as a member of the party, and as Speaker and councillor in Swellendam. Mr Van Schalkwyk’s conduct and resignation run counter to the decision taken by the FF Plus’s executive structures in the interest of justice, transparency and credibility. The FF Plus hopes that his […]
ANC needs to realise Trump’s warnings to South Africa are more than hollow words
President Donald Trump’s sharp critique of state abuses, such as expropriation, in South Africa and threat that America will cut millions of dollars in funding to the country should be taken very seriously. The ANC should know they are not hollow words. The FF Plus will cooperate with an investigation in this regard, just like […]
President has to start taking action against corrupt individuals
The investigation by the directorate for priority crime investigations (The Hawks) into allegations implicating the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, in tender corruption is a serious matter. She should be suspended at once pending the final outcome of the case. It is shocking that corruption repeatedly rears its ugly head around President Cyril Ramaphosa […]
Trump’s victory also a victory for true democracy and sound values
Donald Trump has been re-elected as the President of America and the FF Plus wants to congratulate him on his victory and wish him all the best for the challenges awaiting him, particularly in the international arena. The leader of the FF Plus, Dr Pieter Groenewald, will also send a congratulatory letter to President Trump. […]