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

AFRIFORUM

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AfriForum in South Africa Prepares 134 Observers and 170 Neighborhood Watches for Election Period

South Africa's AfriForum has confirmed its 134 observers and 170 neighborhood watches are ready for the election period. Community Safety spokesperson Jacques Broodryk says they will closely monitor polling stations and remain on high alert for potential violence. In addition Broodryk says the AfriForum's air wing, with over 40 drones, is also on standby to gather live information and track suspects:  

todayMay 28, 2024 54

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Farm Attacks: S.A’s AfriForum Reports 49 Murders in 2023

AfriForum’s annual report on farm attacks and murders shows 49 farm murders in 296 attacks during 2023. Chief spokesperson for Community Safety, Jacques Broodryk, says this is approximately one murder per week. Broodryk has criticised the government and the SAPS for its double standards in preventing and investigating such crimes. He urges the government to form a special ministerial task team to address farm murders:  

todayMay 21, 2024 52

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S.A’s AfriForum says citizens must be prepared for a healthcare crisis brought about by the National Health Insurance

S.A's AfriForum says citizens must be prepared for a healthcare crisis brought about by the National Health Insurance. The civil rights organisation hosted an NHI conference in Pretoria with several guests including economist Dawie Roodt and Unity Health CEO Vernon Chorn. Roodt believes the overall privatisation of the South African health industry is the only workable alternative to NHI. AfriForum’s, Louis Boshoff, says they once again urge president Cyril Ramaphosa […]

todayMay 7, 2024 34

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S.A’s AfriForum’s legal team has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider the Expropriation Bill’s constitutionality

S.A's AfriForum's legal team has urged president Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider the Expropriation Bill's constitutionality by sending it back to Parliament. This follows its approval by the National Council of Provinces. AfriForum's head of Public Relations, Ernst van Zyl, emphasises the need to prevent government from having unchecked power over property. He says the bill threatens private property rights in South Africa:  

todayApril 19, 2024 19

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SA’s AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country’s Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law

SA's AfriForum is ready to launch a legal challenge if the country's Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed into law. The bill amends sections of the South African Schools Act of 1996 to respond to administrative and governance problems in schools, and to transform the education system as a whole. AfriForum’s, Alana Bailey, says it is clear that the Bela Bill is undesirable and impracticable.  

todayApril 10, 2024 25

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SA’s Rand Water Prevails in Court Against AfriForum’s Attempt to Halt Water Supply Reduction

AfriForum's court action to prevent Rand Water from reducing water supply to seven municipalities owing over three billion rand has been unsuccessful. AfriForum had applied to the High Court in Pretoria to order Rand Water to restore full water supply to the affected municipalities, citing far-reaching implications for the communities. The municipalities, located in Gauteng, Free State, and Mpumalanga, face reduced supply due to outstanding debts. Rand Water welcomes the […]

todayMarch 28, 2024 12

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South Africa’s AfriForum is threatening to take Rand Water to court over its decision to reduce water supply

South Africa's AfriForum is threatening to take Rand Water to court over its decision to reduce water supply to several defaulting municipalities in a bid to recover funds owed to it. Affected municipalities include Emfuleni, Sedibeng and West Rand. Gauteng municipalities alone, owe the water utility two-billion-rand. AfriForum’s, Petrus Coetzee, says its legal team has sent an urgent letter of demand to Rand Water to stop this malpractice and see […]

todayMarch 5, 2024 28

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Recusal Decision Reserved in “Kill the Boer” Appeal Case: AfriForum Awaits Verdict

The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has deferred judgment on AfriForum's plea to have acting judge of appeal, Raylene Keightley, recused from the "Kill the Boer" appeal case. AfriForum filed the recusal request in 2023, citing Keightley's strong opinions against the organization in a previous case. Kallie Kriel, AfriForum's spokesperson, highlights the importance of an impartial judiciary in cases involving controversial statements by Julius Malema and the EFF. […]

todayFebruary 16, 2024 26

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SA’s AfriForum is concerned about the early school leaving rate

SA's AfriForum says it is concerned about the group of learners who never even participate in matric examinations. According to statistics of the Department of Basic Education’s report, one-million-208-thousand-and-973 learners found themselves in grade one of so-called ordinary schools in 2011. In contrast, 715-thousand full-time and 182-thousand part-time learners wrote the matric exams last year, of whom 15-thousand-186 were in independent schools. AfriForum’s Nicolene Müller says it is extremely worrying […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 7

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