Shocking figures indicating how many police members have been arrested for crime since 2019 demonstrate how deeply rooted criminality is in police force
The fact that a total of 5 489 police members have been arrested for criminal offences since the 2019/20 financial year demonstrates just how deeply rooted criminality is in the police force. Of the 5 489 cases, 383 arrests were made for serious crimes including murder, rape and livestock theft. The Minister of Police, Bheki […]
Parliament should address farm attacks
(Parliamentary debate: Establishment of an ad hoc committee on the alarming increase in the number of attacks and murders of farmers and farm workers) There are many reasons why the incidence of farm attacks belongs on the parliamentary agenda. Some of these include the cardinal role that the agricultural sector plays in the country’s Gross […]
Buthelezi has left a significant mark on the South African political landscape
The FF Plus notes with deep regret the passing of Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi, and on behalf of myself and as leader of the party, I want to express our deepest condolences to his relatives and loved ones. Dr Buthelezi, the former leader of the IFP, was a true symbol of respect and dignity in Parliament. […]
Ramaphosa’s promises and undertakings no longer carry any weight
The ANC’s style of governance entails standing idly by and looking on while problems develop, and then promising to rectify those problems – but everyone knows the promises are empty and will not realise. In the speeches President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered over the weekend, he undertook to address crime, the murder of police members, the […]
Cele introduces amendment bill knowing full well that it is unconstitutional
The Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, introduced the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill to Parliament even though it has already been labelled unconstitutional by the state’s legal advisor. The amendment deals with the appointment of IPID’s executive director, and aims to give the Minister of Police and Cabinet the power to make this […]
Reserve Bank’s findings on Phala Phala raise even more questions about dollars
The report and the findings of the South African Reserve Bank relating to the events on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s game farm Phala Phala, raise more questions than they provide answers about the matter. According to the Reserve Bank, no evidence could be found of a transaction involving the sale of buffalo and, consequently, no exchange […]
Crime statistics reflect ANC’s failure as government and its inability to protect women and children
The police’s quarterly crime statistics, released today, are a good barometer for the ANC’s failure as government because corruption is rampant and the economy has been destroyed to such an extent that it creates the perfect breeding ground for crime. Compared to the same quarter last year, the statistics for April to June 2023 show […]
Zuma’s release on remission shows Ramaphosa was dishonest about it from the outset
The remission that President Cyril Ramaphosa approved former president President Jacob Zuma demonstrates his dishonesty regarding the matter, because he evaded a direct question from the FF Plus about the possibility of pardoning Zuma two years ago. I asked the President, in February 2021 after delivering his SONA, whether he would secure Zuma’s release through […]
Farm murders point to consequences of Malema’s statements
The massacre on farms and small holdings this week in which six people were killed, the most recent which was last night at Randfontein, leaves no room for doubt about the consequences of Julius Malema’s inflammatory statements. By continuing to sing so-called struggle songs and inciting supporters to murder farmers and white people, the leader […]
Police must answer for show of force in arresting three farmers
The police’s excessive use of force in arresting three Free State farmers is unacceptable, and the FF Plus demands answers about the incident. According to a media report (Netwerk24: Woede oor klopjag…), approximately 30 members of the police and The Hawks in 13 vehicles executed a raid yesterday morning on a farm belonging to two […]
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