Unregulated and unregistered livestock undermine FMD control in Gauteng
(Debate in the Gauteng Legislature on foot-and-mouth disease) The continued spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Gauteng and the fact that much of the livestock in the province are unregulated and unregistered pose a serious risk to the province’s agricultural sector. Although the Department of Agriculture emphasises the roll-out of vaccines and other control measures, […]
Freedom Front Plus demonstrates responsible leadership by voting against reckless R3.8 billion loan in Johannesburg
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) acted on principle during a Johannesburg Metro Council meeting and refused to support the ANC-led government’s proposed R3.8 billion loan from the German KfW Development Bank. The DA, which recently demanded that Johannesburg be placed under administration due to financial mismanagement and service delivery collapse, ironically voted in favour […]
FMD court ruling: Victory not just for livestock farmers, but for the entire civil society
Yesterday’s court ruling on private sector involvement in the vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is clearly a major victory for livestock farmers. Together with private veterinarians, they have long been ready to assist in combating this disease. Their efforts were, however, curtailed by a state that wanted to keep control of the process in its […]
Freedom Front Plus drives petition against cable theft in Groenkloof
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) met with community leaders in Groenkloof yesterday and assisted them in drafting an urgent petition to the Tshwane Metro. This follows two weeks of constant power outages in the area as a result of cable theft. The petition focuses on the area along the UNISA fence near the Fountains […]
The ANC wasted its time in power; this is Our Time!
The ANC has had more than enough time to govern South Africa. And it wasted that time. After more than three decades of ANC rule, the country is on the brink of ruin. Incompetence and corruption have eroded state institutions and caused municipalities to collapse. It is time for everyone who truly believe in our […]
Freedom Front Plus overjoyed by Constitutional Court’s rejection of NHI cornerstone
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes today’s Constitutional Court judgment declaring the Certificate of Need (CoN), as contained in the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, unconstitutional. This was one of the cornerstones of the NHI. In the matter brought by Solidarity, the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) and the Alliance of South African […]
President Ramaphosa had no choice but to dismiss Sisisi Tolashe
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced today that he dismissed Sisisi Tolashe, Minister of Social Development. The pressure on Tolashe, who is also president of the ANC Women’s League, has mounted in recent weeks due to a series of serious allegations of irregularities. Among those is the improper use of vehicles donated by the Chinese Embassy, which […]
SIU report: “No irregularities in handling of Orania land claim”
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) found that there were no irregularities in the handling of the Orania land claim, which was finalised in 2006, that would justify further action. This came to light on Wednesday during a briefing of the parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development. The Portfolio Committee had requested the […]
Phala Phala: President Ramaphosa’s back is against the wall – challenges findings of Independent Panel after years
President President Cyril Ramaphosa’s back is against the wall. His decision to challenge the findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel, nearly four years later, is clearly a desperate attempt to save himself. His effort to fight back follows last week’s ruling by the Constitutional Court, which removed the protection previously afforded to him by […]
Ekurhuleni’s debt crisis deepens while residents struggle to make ends meet
The third-quarter financial report (January to March 2026), tabled during the latest Ekurhuleni Metro Council meeting, confirms that the Metro’s debt crisis is deepening. At the same time, residents are increasingly struggling to make ends meet, with higher municipal tariffs becoming unaffordable for many. The Metro’s collection rate has remained stuck at 85,28%, well below […]