Extortion syndicates should be ruthlessly eradicated
Photo: Rhewal.com The fast-growing incidence of extortion crime, especially in the construction industry, is costing the country billions and the time has come to take ruthless action to eradicate these syndicates before they become deeply rooted. The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, admitted in today’s parliamentary debate on the matter that the growing “wave of […]
DA and FF Plus party leaders committed to stabilising Western Cape coalitions
(Joint media release about coalitions in the Western Cape) The DA and FF Plus national party leaders, Mr John Steenhuisen and Dr Pieter Groenewald met today to discuss the coalitions in the Western Cape. The party leaders agreed that unstable local ANC coalition relationships are detrimental to the affected communities and that coalitions of which […]
GNU was the right decision, but adjustments are needed
Deciding that South Africa’s new political course should be determined by a Government of National Unity (GNU) was the right decision. Likewise, the FF Plus also made the right decision to be part of this government. The decision was accompanied by clearly stated guidelines and intentions: Firstly, respect for the Constitution, the entire Bill of […]
Recognising Afrikaners’ deep bond with land is key to land reform
(Budget debate in Parliament: Agriculture and Land Reform) The political and technical aspects of agriculture are two sides of the same coin, so, subordinating one to the other creates a significant risk. Landownership has always been linked to the distribution of political power, whether present or historical. When a political shift takes place, as it […]
Labour the key to unlocking dignity and a secure future
Unemployment strips people of their dignity, and leaves them vulnerable and deprived of a secure future. That is why the Department of Employment and Labour has one of the most important mandates in South Africa. Amid the volatile political environment in which South Africa currently finds itself, a focused effort along with enough political will […]
New political landscape offers opportunity to nurse country’s medical services back to health
(Budget debate in Parliament: Health) South Africa’s new political landscape offers the FF Plus the opportunity, through its participation in the Government of National Unity (GNU), to play an active role in remedying South Africa’s problems; one of which is the country’s healthcare services that have totally collapsed. Changes need to be made to the […]
FF Plus 2024 Manifesto: It is time to restore and rebuild without the ANC
(FF Plus Manifesto launch: Heartfelt Arena, Centurion) After thirty years in which the ANC has driven South Africa to the edge of ruin and bankruptcy with its poor governance, the time has come to make a change, to pick up the broken pieces and start rebuilding. The FF Plus’s 2024 Manifesto offers a realistic plan […]
Codes of conduct and laws with loopholes are useless against public officials with sticky fingers
(Second reading debate in Parliament: Public Administration Management Amendment Bill) Nine years ago, a revised code of conduct for public officials was implemented to slam the brakes on the gravy train by preventing officials from doing business with government in any way, whether it be in their personal capacity or by means of an enterprise. […]
Educational institutions should be anchored in cultural communities
(Parliamentary debate: The right of communities to participate in the management and development of both private and public educational institutions) In a debate of national importance, requested by the FF Plus, the role of cultural communities was a hot topic that sent sparks flying in Parliament today. To introduce the debate, the FF Plus quoted […]
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 […]
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