Freedom Front Plus concerned about Constitutional Court’s Phala Phala ruling
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes today’s Constitutional Court judgment on Phala Phala, but is concerned that the Court has, to some extent, eroded the separation of powers by prescribing to Parliament how it should manage its internal processes. The Court ruled that the Independent Panel’s report, which found a prima facie case of […]
Failure to transfer home ownership to Refilwe residents robs Tshwane of revenue
The failure to transfer ownership of residential properties in Refilwe, near Cullinan, to residents means that they are not paying property rates, which essentially robs the Tshwane Metro of much-needed revenue. An investigation by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) revealed that around 10% of these properties are still registered in the Tshwane Metro’s name. […]
Beit Bridge border fence scandal: Freedom Front Plus welcomes Constitutional Court ruling
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of applications for leave to appeal by two construction companies seeking to overturn the Special Tribunal’s ruling regarding the Beit Bridge border fence scandal. The Tribunal ruled that all proceeds must be repaid. The Constitutional Court found that the merits of the appeal by […]
Recognise Mimi Coertse’s exceptional achievements, Freedom Front Plus requests in parliamentary motion
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) tabled a parliamentary motion this afternoon, requesting that the life and exceptional achievements of Mimi Coertse, South Africa’s most celebrated opera singer and international star, be duly honoured and recognised. Coertse, who passed away on 27 April this year at the age of 93, made a phenomenal contribution to […]
NSFAS placed under administration yet again – R60 billion per year institution has never functioned properly
The fact that the Minister of Higher Education once again placed the student financial aid scheme NSFAS under administration yesterday underscores the need to thoroughly overhaul the scheme – or even abolish it, according to the Minister of Finance. The Minister of Higher Education, Mr Buti Manamela, cited poor corporate governance as the reason. Since […]
Emfuleni’s denial that sewage is polluting water sources is dishonest
The Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging) is being dishonest by claiming that allegations of raw sewage spilling into the Vaal River system are untrue and that the City Council adheres to environmental laws. Municipal Manager April Ntuli appeared briefly in the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court today on seven charges of water pollution […]
Foot-and-mouth disease: action is needed; Minister cannot fix it with words alone
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is cautiously optimistic that the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, will tomorrow announce a coherent Section 10 plan for vaccinating against foot-and-mouth disease, as ordered by the court. In fact, it is unthinkable that this course of action had to be taken. Private veterinarians in South Africa possess […]
Local government elections on 4 November mark a new dawn of hope
The date for the upcoming local government elections was announced today. South Africans can now set their sights on 4 November 2026 as the day to break free from the chains of decay in which the ANC has entangled local governments across the country. 4 November is a Wednesday, just under six months from now. […]
Freedom Front Plus welcomes precautionary suspension of Masemola
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the precautionary suspension of the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, pending the outcome of the criminal case against him. Evidence given before the Madlanga Commission and testimony heard by the parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee on Organised Crime and Police Involvement left President Cyril Ramaphosa with no other […]
Manyi on self-determination: MK MP evidently does not comprehend the SA Constitution and international law
Public participation on the attempt by MK MP, Mr Mzwanele Manyi, to have section 235 removed from the South African Constitution has evidently prompted him to provide more personal commentary on the process. It is, however, a feeble attempt at resuscitating the initiative. A recurring theme in his statement on Wednesday is that section 235 […]