FF Plus’s bill to obtain self-determination for the Western Cape is gaining momentum
The FF Plus’s Western Cape People’s Bill, which calls for the recognition of the people of the Western Cape as a distinct people with the right to self-determination, is gaining momentum. The Bill, which was submitted to the Western Cape government in June this year by the FF Plus’s Peter Marais, was just tabled in […]
FF Plus submits bill on Western Cape’s right to self-determination
The FF Plus today tabled a bill in the Western Cape Legislature requesting the recognition of West Capetonians as a distinct people with the right to self-determination. This request is based on international law as well as the South African Constitution, and aimed at allowing the people of this area to express their unique character […]
Everything turns into a disaster under ANC rule (Debate in Western Cape Legislature on SOPA 2023)
All planning for 2024 must take into account that South Africa needs a new government, because everything has turned into a disaster under ANC rule. The DA must keep that in mind when toying with the idea of entering into a political marriage with the ANC after the 2024 elections. It needs to realise […]
FF Plus approaches Western Cape Premier about establishing special unit against crime
Everyone knows that crime in South Africa is out of control, so, the FF Plus has requested the Western Cape government to take proactive steps by assembling a special crime-fighting team. Its main aim would be to design a risk-management strategy to protect hospitals, clinics, schools and farms. Like South Africa's police service, the criminal […]
Gesprek oor groter outonomie vir Wes-Kaap raak dwingend
Die gesprek om groter outonomie en seggenskap vir die Wes-Kaap in sy eie sake is dwingend en realisties en moet met erns en ‘n oop gemoed gevoer word. Die VF Plus se LPW, mnr. Peter Marais, het om hierdie rede ‘n debat in die Wes-Kaapse wetgewer oor dié aangeleentheid aangevra. Volgens mnr. Marais is sy […]
Gesprek oor groter outonomie vir Wes-Kaap raak dwingend
Die gesprek om groter outonomie en seggenskap vir die Wes-Kaap in sy eie sake is dwingend en realisties en moet met erns en ‘n oop gemoed gevoer word. Die VF Plus se LPW, mnr. Peter Marais, het om hierdie rede ‘n debat in die Wes-Kaapse wetgewer oor dié aangeleentheid aangevra. Volgens mnr. Marais is sy […]
Debate on greater autonomy for the Western Cape is becoming unavoidable
A conversation about greater autonomy for the Western Cape to have more say in its own affairs is imperative and realistic, and must be had in all seriousness and with an open mind. The FF Plus's MPL, Mr Peter Marais, has, therefore, requested a debate on the matter in the Western Cape Legislature. According […]
ANC is divisive factor in South Africa
(Debate in Western Cape Legislature: The commitment to a non-racial and united SA) The FF Plus is committed to upholding the Constitution in its entirety, but that is no miracle cure for all our political problems. The government's constant pleas for non-racialism and a united South Africa proves that after 28 years, the ANC has […]
Western Cape needs a Commissioner for Environmental Affairs
The Western Cape needs a Commissioner for Environmental Affairs. The provincial Constitution does make provision for the office and it is significant for the province. During the recent meeting of the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and the Constitutional Affairs Committee, the FF Plus strongly advocated for such an appointment to be made. It was […]
DA must clarify where it is headed with the Western Cape
(Debate on State of the Province Address) It is time for the DA to tell the people of the Western Cape where it is headed with the province. The Premier, Alan Winde, did not address the matter at all in his State of the Province Address (SOPA). He also did not say a single word […]