Former DA Mayor of Oudtshoorn made cooperation impossible
Dissatisfaction with the conduct of the former DA Mayor of Oudtshoorn, Mr Chris Macpherson, came to a head this week when the existing coalition in the Municipality landed on the rocks. A new Government of Local Unity (GLU) was subsequently formed with Johan Allers of the FF Plus as the new Mayor. The FF Plus […]
FF Plus mayor appointed for Oudtshoorn in Government of Local Unity
Mr Johan Allers of the FF Plus was appointed as Oudtshoorn’s new Mayor today by a Government of Local Unity, replacing the controversial Mr Chris Macpherson of the DA. Mr Allers was elected with 14 votes to 9 after opposition parties took the historical step to commit themselves to working together in a local unity […]
Government of Local Unity needed in Oudtshoorn to restore stability
The coalition government that had governed the Oudtshoorn Local Municipality since June 2022 was terminated on Thursday 25 July when the DA walked out of the joint caucus. After last Thursday’s removal of the DA Mayor, Mr Chris Macpherson, the FF Plus took the initiative to invite all the political parties represented in the Council, […]
DA’s protection of Mayor runs coalition in Oudtshoorn on the rocks
The DA’s unwavering resolution to protect the Mayor of the Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, Chris McPherson, at all costs has run the coalition upon the rocks. The serious nature of the allegations of abuse of power and misconduct against McPherson made it impossible for the other coalition partners to retain him in the mayoral position. The […]
GNU was the right decision, but adjustments are needed
Deciding that South Africa’s new political course should be determined by a Government of National Unity (GNU) was the right decision. Likewise, the FF Plus also made the right decision to be part of this government. The decision was accompanied by clearly stated guidelines and intentions: Firstly, respect for the Constitution, the entire Bill of […]
Decades of empty promises could be unlocked by GNU’s new energy to achieve true development
Dr. Corné MulderFF Plus MP and parliamentary leader18 July 2024 With previous opening addresses, the ANC head of state apparently acknowledged the country’s problems and promised to address them, but those promises never realised. Tonight’s promises were nothing new. The involvement and new energy of the Government of National Unity (GNU) partners could, however, make […]
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture accepts FF Plus’s invitation to learn more about Afrikaner culture
Earlier today in Parliament, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, accepted an invitation by the FF Plus to visit the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria to learn more about the Afrikaner’s culture heritage. The Monument plays a significant symbolic role in the Afrikaner community, and the FF Plus is convinced that the Minister […]
Grant Marais the new Western Cape Deputy Chair
The FF Plus in the Western Cape unanimously appointed Mr Grant Marais as the province’s new Deputy Chair. He replaces adv Lennit Max, who resigned from the party. Mr Marais currently serves as an FF Plus councillor in the Cape Town Metro and as a member of the Metro’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation. […]
Electoral Matters Amendment Bill demonstrates blatant ANC greed, but will not succeed
The Electoral Matters Amendment Bill is a blatant attempt by the ANC to get its hands on millions more of taxpayers’ money to fatten up the ruling party’s thinning wallet. It will, however, not be successful because it runs counter to the Constitution’s prescripts and South Africans will vehemently oppose it on all levels, even […]
USA taking decisive action, through legislation, to turn its back on South Africa due to ANC government’s “hostile” actions
The alarm bells are no longer just ringing about South Africa’s antagonistic and provoking attitude towards the West and America, in particular. They are sounding loud and clear. Last week, decisive action was taken through the tabling of a bill in the American House of Representatives which requests a comprehensive review of the bilateral relations […]