Cheap politicking has to stop to improve budget and restore economy
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today voted against the Fiscal Framework and is still campaigning for a better budget that offers tax relief and no VAT increase. The Freedom Front Plus is convinced that raising VAT is not viable; the other parties in Parliament are clearly opposed to such an increase as well. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ordinary South Africans punished for exorbitant costs of BEE and corruption
South Africa finds itself in an enormous financial crisis with insufficient economic growth and an unsustainable budget deficit. It is, however, short-sighted to think that increasing state revenue through a tax hike will adequately address the budget deficit. Hundreds of billions of rands are lost due to the costs related to Black Economic Empowerment (BEE), […]
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 […]
Gauteng SOPA proves ANC is in big trouble
The Gauteng State of the Province Address (SOPA) by Premier Panyaza Lesufi basically serves as proof that the ANC in the province is in big trouble. This becomes clear when one realises that for the first time, the Premier actually provided a fairly accurate analysis of the problems faced by Gauteng instead of simply making […]
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