insert_link 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: today18 February, 2025
insert_link 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: today17 February, 2025
insert_link 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 […] today11 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […] today31 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A Education Activist Supports AfriForum’s Challenge to Education Act South African Education activist, Hendrick Makaneta, says Solidarity and AfriForum are well within their rights to challenge the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. The groups have instituted legal proceedings, arguing that the Act violates previous agreements, and disregards critical recommendations by Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube, particularly on language and admissions policies. Makaneta says this is going to be an interesting test case as the constitutionality of the policies […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s GOOD Party Criticizes Solidarity, AfriForum’s Legal Challenge to Education Law South Africa's GOOD Party says Solidarity and AfriForum’s decision to institute legal proceedings against the promulgation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment, lacks credibility and substance. The groups argue that the Act violates previous agreements and disregards critical recommendations by minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, particularly on language and admissions policies. GOOD Party’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron, says Solidarity and AfriForum seem adamant about defending some imaginary attack […] today17 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Expects Positive Outcome as Court Considers Block on Matric Results Publication In S.A, AfriForum is expecting a positive outcome as the Pretoria High Court hears an urgent application by the Information Regulator today to block the publication of the 2024 matric results in the media, citing privacy concerns. The Department of Basic Education argues prior court orders mandate publication. AfriForum’s head of Cultural Affairs, Alana Bailey, says the court decision will clarify if results can appear in the media next […] today7 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa AfriForum Challenges Eskom’s Tariff Hike Proposal In S.A, AfriForum has opposed Eskom's proposed 36.15-percent power tariff hike at Gauteng's public consultation today. AfriForum's Morné Mostert emphasised that consumers, particularly low-income households, cannot bear the burden of Eskom's mismanagement. Mostert confirms that AfriForum has submitted a petition to further challenge the increase: today5 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s AfriForum Pushes for Matric Results Publication S.A's AfriForum is preparing legal action to ensure this year's matric results are published on media platforms after the Information Regulator banned their release. A similar 2022 case saw AfriForum win against the Department of Basic Education, securing publication of the results. AfriForum's Alana Bailey says public interest outweighs privacy concerns since only exam numbers are shared: today19 November, 2024
