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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

AFRIFORUM

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AfriForum Youth Demands Apology from University of Pretoria After Malema’s Lecture Amid Alleged Racist Chants

South Africa's AfriForum Youth is demanding an apology from the University of Pretoria after EFF leader Julius Malema's lecture, where EFF Student Command members allegedly chanted violent and racist slogans. They criticised the university for allowing the event, saying it goes against its policy of inclusivity and non-discrimination. AfriForum Youth’s Maree van den Berg also called for the deregistration of the EFF Student Command, citing repeated campus safety violations:  

todayOctober 17, 2024 4

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AfriForum Plans Mass Protest Against BELA Act in South Africa on November 5

In South Africa, AfriForum says a day of mass protest organised by the Afrikaans community will take place on 5 November against the BELA Act. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel says during a BELA Action Summit in Pretoria, dozens of Afrikaans organisations resolved to march against the Act's language policies. He says the protest aims to protect Afrikaans schools and mother-tongue education:  

todayOctober 11, 2024 37 2

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AfriForum Accuses Gauteng Premier of Covering Up Corruption in Social Development Department

In South Africa, AfriForum claims Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi is covering up corruption involving fraud and money laundering in the Social Development Department. AfriForum’s Barry Bateman says the Private Prosecution Unit, representing a whistleblower, alleges Lesufi failed to act on forensic reports implicating officials in the misappropriation of funds meant for NGOs. He says Lesufi allegedly appointed a law firm to clear the officials:  

todayOctober 9, 2024 20

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AfriForum and SAAI Urge Interpol Action on Cross-Border Stock Theft Between South Africa and Lesotho

To South Africa, where AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative have called on Interpol to enhance its efforts against growing cross-border stock theft between South Africa and Lesotho. They stress the critical role of livestock farming in regional economy and food security, urging for better assessment of criminal syndicates and increased support for local law enforcement. SAAI’s Theo de Jager advocates for a robust monitoring framework to address these […]

todayAugust 30, 2024 10

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AfriForum Applauds Gauteng High Court’s Decision to Block NERSA’s Appeal for Electricity Tariff Hikes

AfriForum has welcomed the Gauteng High Court’s decision to block energy regulator NERSA's appeal for municipal electricity tariff hikes. The court deemed the planned increases unlawful, rejecting NERSA's application. AfriForum’s Morné Mostert emphasises the need for municipalities to submit cost-of-supply studies to justify tariff hikes. He says the court ordered that unauthorised rates be reverted pending submissions reviews:  

todayAugust 20, 2024 22

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AfriForum Prepares for Court Battle with Eskom Over Coal and Diesel Contracts

To South Africa, where AfriForum says it is ready to face Eskom in court again over the application to obtain information about the power utility’s existing coal and diesel contracts. The High Court in Johannesburg has granted Eskom leave to appeal a March court ruling, which ordered the power utility to provide the civil rights organisation with information regarding the contracts within ten days. AfriForum’s, Charné Mostert, says Eskom now […]

todayAugust 15, 2024 18

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AfriForum Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Address South Africa’s Crime Crisis Amid Detective Shortage

AfriForum urges the South African Police Service to collaborate closely with neighbourhood watches and other security agencies to combat rising crime. The call follows revelations of a severe shortage of eight-thousand-500 detectives and a backlog of unsolved cases. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says recent figures reveal that over 80-thousand murder and 61-thousand rape cases have been closed without resolution due to insufficient manpower and inadequate resources:  

todayAugust 13, 2024 20

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South Africa’s AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises

South Africa's AfriForum calls for an integrated, community-focused approach to prevent water crises. The organisation's head of environmental affairs Lambert de Klerk has acknowledged Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina’s stance on municipal responsibilities, but emphasises the department's crucial role. He advocates for stronger coordination between national, provincial, and local authorities to ensure effective water service delivery across South Africa:  

todayAugust 6, 2024 15

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Special Investigating Unit in S.A To Investigate AfriForum’s NSFAS Corruption Complaint

The Special Investigating Unit in S.A is set to probe AfriForum’s corruption complaint against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, involving minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, and former scheme board chairperson, Ernest Khosa. This follows a formal complaint lodged with the Public Protector in January. AfriForum’s Campaign Officer, Charné Mostert, calls the transfer to the SIU a positive step towards justice:  

todayAugust 2, 2024 29

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