AFRIFORUM

Afrikaans lobby group launches “Not USA, But YOU SA” campaign

The Afrikaans lobby group, Betereinders, has launched a new campaign called "Not USA, But YOU SA," calling on South Africans to unite in the face of growing tensions between the US and South Africa. The campaign follows comments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who criticised the organisations AfriForum and Solidarity for allegedly spreading divisive narratives to the United States. These groups have been accused of influencing US policy […]

March 4, 2025 44

South Africa

Hawks Confirm NPA Probe Into High Treason Cases in S.A

In S.A, Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has confirmed that the National Prosecuting Authority is investigating four cases of high treason related to spreading false information. Speaking to the SABC, Lebeya refused to name the organisations. The Solidarity Movement, including AfriForum, recently sent a delegation to meet with the Trump administration. Lebeya says the NPA will decide on potential arrests: Meanwhile, former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has criticised AfriForum for their […]

March 4, 2025 33

South Africa

South Africa Activists Warn Against Afriforum and Solidarity’s “Destructive Game”

In S.A, the Activists and Citizens Forum says Afriforum and Solidarity are busy with what it calls, a dangerous and destructive game. Spokesperson Dennis Bloem says the organisations are busy opening old wounds inflicted by their Apartheid leaders. Adding that the victims of apartheid are trying very hard not to be vengeful against their perpetrators:

March 3, 2025 91

South Africa

S.A union COSATU Questions AfriForum’s U.S. Engagements

COSATU's central executive committee has noted the latest headlines that a delegation from AfriForum had once again a meeting with officials from the United States’ administration. AfriForum and Solidarity met with US officials on Tuesday to secure funding for a separate Afrikaner settlement and community infrastructure in South Africa. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the federation reiterates its stance and stands firmly behind president Cyril Ramaphosa and government in defence […]

March 1, 2025 31

South Africa

Ntshavheni Urge AfriForum And Solidarity To Take Trump’s Offer If Unhappy in SA

S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has hit back at AfriForum and Solidarity, urging them to accept US president Donald Trump’s offer to resettle in America if they are unhappy in South Africa. Ntshavheni accused the organisations of spreading false claims about the Expropriation Act and undermining the country:

February 28, 2025 22

South Africa

In S.A, Afrikaans e-hailing service, WANATU, has resumed operations

In S.A, Afrikaans e-hailing service, WANATU, has resumed operations after the High Court in Pretoria granted the company an urgent interdict preventing the Tshwane Metro Police from impounding its vehicles. With legal assistance from AfriForum, the court ruled in WANATU's favor. AfriForum's Louis Boshoff says the service was suspended earlier this month due to permit issues:

February 22, 2025 36

South Africa

In S.A, AfriForum concerned over the decline of the police’s reservist programme

In S.A, AfriForum has raised concerns over the decline of the police's reservist programme, which has shrunk by 90-percent in the past decade. Meanwhile, AfriForum’s 177 neighbourhood watches have grown by 15-percent in two years. AfriForum's Jacques Broodryk, says despite the police's plans to recruit 30-thousand officers by 2026, it struggles to maintain reservists. He demands transparency, calling for urgent action to restore community policing support:

February 18, 2025 38

South Africa

In S.A, AfriForum Demands Accountability for Municipal Mismanagement

In S.A, AfriForum says it demands that Eskom and the national government hold municipal officials accountable for the gross mismanagement of municipal finances, rather than depriving paying residents of basic rights. AfriForum Deidré Steffens says in Free State, corrupt officials are keeping towns in a stranglehold by not settling municipal power debts, but now communities are expected to bear the consequences:

February 17, 2025 34

South Africa

MK Party Accuses AfriForum of Lobbying US for Sanctions on South Africa

In South Africa, the MK Party says AfriForum is lobbying the US government to impose punitive economic measures on South Africa, adding that this is a deliberate attempt to weaken the state. The party has opened a treason case against the lobby group, following US president Donald Trump's decision to cut financial aid to South Africa. He also offered refugee status to Afrikaners. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says […]

February 11, 2025 50