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Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes today's arrest of three National Department of Health officials in connection with alleged theft and fraud. The arrests stem from a comprehensive police investigation that began in April 2024. It relates to allegations that more than R1 million was unlawfully awarded to service providers in 2023. According to reports, the Hawks are investigating the matter and the three officials have already appeared in co

Image: courtesy of FF Plus Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi once again made grand promises of investments in the province amounting to billions that will create up to 250 000 job opportunities. These prospects are impressive and will certainly benefit the province if they materialise. Unfortunately, they usually tend to shrink drastically as time passes. It is, nevertheless, clear that the Premier has taken the advice offered by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in response to l

Image: Farming Portal The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) wishes to congratulate President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new “Envoy on Agriculture and Land”, Mr Wandile Sihlobo, on his appointment. Sihlobo is well-known in agricultural circles and already has numerous publications – both scientific and popular – to his name. He is also involved with Agbiz as well as Stellenbosch University. His realistic approach to land reform often helps to calm down volatile debates. The complex rel

Image: courtesy of FF Plus President Cyril Ramaphosa borrowed a page from former President Jacob Zuma’s 2014 State of the Nation Address (SONA) tonight by boasting about the country's "good story". President Ramaphosa delivered his speech in his capacity as President of South Africa, but he remains President of the ANC. And wherever his party governs – in councils, provinces and metros – the reality tells a “bad story”. For instance, the fact that parts of Johannesburg – als

Image: courtesy of FF Plus Gauteng’s ongoing water crisis is not just the result of limited resources, but also of systemic maladministration, poor planning and inadequate maintenance of infrastructure. Rand Water is licensed to supply a specified maximum volume of water. Once that limit is reached, supply cannot simply be increased without regulatory and infrastructure adjustments. This burdens municipalities with the crucial responsibility of realistically aligning their

Image: GCIS The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the order granted by the High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division, East London Circuit Court), issuing a rule nisi with immediate interim effect in respect of 13 unoccupied and incomplete structures erected on prime agricultural land near East London. He said the ruling affirms the Department’s position that it will not accept or tolerate land and building invasions. A rule nis

Image: courtesy of MotorSport The Mercedes-Benz Learning Academy (MBLA) has become the first institution to be accredited as a Trade Test facility for Mechatronics in South Africa. Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary trade that integrates mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics, and control systems, equipping artisans with the skills required to work on advanced automated and digitally controlled technologies. An accredited trade test centre can formally

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) notes with shock that the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, has terminated the membership of the prominent veterinarian, Dr Danie Odendaal, on the ministerial task team for state-controlled diseases. In a letter to Odendaal, Steenhuisen states that he regrets to note that Odendaal has not yet signed the Declaration of Impartiality and Confidentiality. He, therefore, terminates Odendaal’s membership wi

Image; courtesy of FF Plus The ANC clearly prefers appointing controversial individuals to key positions rather than actually addressing the service delivery crisis in the Free State. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) notes the appointment of Agnes Koloi as administrator of the Nketoana Local Municipality, which is currently under an article 139 intervention. Koloi is standing trial on corruption charges arising from her time as Mayor of the Moqhaka Local Municipality. She als

Image: courtesy of FF Plus Expecting a State of the Nation Address (SONA) prioritising the people of South Africa's interests above those of the ANC is surely wishful thinking, but it remains crucial and the only way to get the country back on the right track. So, tomorrow evening with the SONA, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) would particularly like to hear that the interests of South Africa and its people are put first in the context of this dramatically changing geopoliti

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The current foot-and-mouth disease crisis, which has now spread to the Western Cape, requires a sober, coordinated and practical response that balances animal health, farming sustainability and national food security. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Western Cape notes with approval the R100 million allocated by the provincial government for procuring vaccines. While it is unclear whether these funds will be sufficient and available in time,

Image: courtesy of FF Plus If anything underscores the inadequacy of government's response to the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, it is last week’s proud announcement that the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) was able to provide 12 900 doses of vaccine. It was not always like this. Until 2010, there was no question about it: the country had the capacity to successfully curb any incidence of this notorious disease. The ARC’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (OVI) securely

Image: Supplied During a briefing on Thursday, Sassa said it had reviewed about 240,000 grants and suspended 70,000. From left Sassa and DSD officials: Fanie Sethokga, Maureen Mogotsi, Themba Matlou, Zodwa Mvulane and Brenton Van Vrede. Photo: Marecia Damons The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it has stepped up its social grant review programme as part of a broader push to tighten compliance under stricter National Treasury conditions. In a briefing at Parli

Image: Kopano Tla, courtesy of Times Live The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) regards the failure of the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) to pay the Gauteng Small Bus Operators’ Council (GASBOC) – the organisation responsible for transporting thousands of learners to school – as scandalous and irresponsible. Thousands of learners, particularly from disadvantaged communities, are directly affected by this non-payment. According to an official memorandum issued by GASBOC on 3

Image: courtesy of IOL Government simply refuses to accept that the national minimum wage, in place since 2019, is counterproductive and does more harm than good. The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, today announced the new minimum wage, increasing it by R1,44 per hour from R28,79 to R30,23. Government's over-regulation, amid economic stagnation and record-high unemployment levels, will keep leading to job losses. In fact, one of the major reasons for th

Image: courtesy of SABC The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in KwaZulu-Natal calls for an independent investigation after a learner from a school in uMhlathuze was allegedly seriously assaulted at a school event after school hours. According to the information provided to the party, the learner sustained serious injuries and is currently being treated at a local hospital's ICU. There are allegations that the school's response was not in line with the urgency and seriousness of t

Image: courtesy of ECR President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) meeting with a powerful call for collective action, emphasizing that strategic infrastructure is the cornerstone of Africa's economic transformation. A Vision for Connectivity and Integration President Ramaphosa underscored that the PICI is more than a construction mandate; it is a catalyst for continental unity. He noted that the initiative's primary goal is

Image: courtesy of SABC The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, has announced the official adjustment of fuel prices for February 2026. These adjustments, informed by a comprehensive review of local and international economic factors, will take effect on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. 1. Key Drivers of the Price Adjustment South Africa’s fuel price remains sensitive to global market volatility. The adjustments for this period are primarily driven by

Image: GCIS On the 13th of July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. This followed serious allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about the existence and operation of a sophisticated criminal syndicate that has allegedly infiltrated the criminal justice system in South Africa. The Commission, chaired by retired Constit

Image: KZN Legislature Following a historic year that saw KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) emerge as the top-performing province in South Africa, MEC for Education Sipho Hlomuka addressed the media at Addington Primary School this morning. His message was clear: while the province celebrates its 2025 achievements, the mission for 2026 is to move from being the best in the country to becoming the "education capital of the continent." A Legacy of Excellence The 2026 academic year has launch