Secrecy concerning ministers’ performance evaluations demonstrates President’s contempt of public
It is arrogant of the Presidency to say ministers’ performance evaluations have nothing to do with ordinary South Africans and that it, therefore, does not need to be disclosed. In fact, it has everything to do with the people of South Africa. In the first place, ministers are public office bearers representing voters, so, voters […]
Civil groups should help carry the ball to defeat ANC in 2024 elections
The political parties of the Multi-party Charter have joined hands and levelled the playing field to allow the private sector to actively participate in defeating the ANC at the polls. The ball is now in the court of civil organisations, whose help is needed to draw up a game plan for how to go about […]
ANC is suspect number one when it comes to political murders
(Parliamentary debate: Urgent call for intervention by the South African Police Service and intelligence structures to address politically motivated killings, including the killing of Zulu and other traditional leaders) Political murders are nothing new in South Africa. It has been a serious problem for a long time with fingers pointing mostly at the ANC as […]
Correlation between constantly rising crime and weakening police force becomes clearer
Over the last few years, the police’s crime statistics show a consistent rise in crime which correlates strongly to, aside from other related factors, the deterioration of the police force. The figures released today indicate that, compared to the corresponding period last year, there was a slight decrease in murder (0,8%) and sexual offences (1,5%), […]
Holistic approach to criminal justice system is needed to effectively combat crime
(Debate in Parliament: Strengthening the capacity of law enforcement agencies in the fight against violent crimes and to tackle illicit economic activities like illegal mining extortion, and economic sabotage) A holistic approach to the entire criminal justice system should be followed in an attempt to effectively combat crime, particularly organised crime. At this stage, the […]
Mass resignation by police’s elite unit members sets alarm bells ringing
According to reports in the media today, more than 70% of the police’s Special Task Force members in KwaZulu-Natal left the force within a short period of time, so, there are only 15 of the unit’s initial 53 members left. This raises serious questions about the management of the police force which sets alarm bells […]
New racial rules for agricultural exports demonstrate ANC’s obsession with race
The new regulations on Black Economic Empowerment requirements for the agricultural sector demonstrate the ANC government’s absolute obsession with race. Its implementation will not only severely hamper the export of products, but will also jeopardise the whole of South Africa’s food security seeing as it will deter young farmers from entering the agricultural sector. According […]
FF Plus election message: Repair and rebuild South Africa with your vote.
Help the FF Plus to repair and rebuild South Africa. Then we can have hope for the future. This is the message of hope brought during the FF Plus’s election campaign launch at the Every Nation Church in Goodwood, Cape Town, to a packed venue. The message to vote and register was conveyed loud and […]
South African government’s snubbing of Israel could cost country dearly
The South African government’s decision to withdraw its diplomats from Israel for “consultations” is just a smokescreen for South Africa to send the message to Israel that it might sever its diplomatic ties with the country. Such a step would be extremely detrimental to South Africa. There are currently strong economic ties between South Africa […]
Trust is the key to success for the Multi-party Charter
Trust. That is the key for the parties in the Multi-party Charter to achieve success in next year’s general elections and replace the ANC as government of South Africa. Without trust and cooperation, success is not attainable. Coalitions are usually formed after elections and, so, the Multi-party Charter for South Africa creates a unique situation […]
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