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: todayDecember 5, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Thousands Protest in Pretoria to Defend Afrikaans Education Against BELA S.A's AfriForum and Solidarity have confirmed that over ten-thousand people took part in the demonstration in Pretoria in defense of Afrikaans education against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Protesters marched from the Voortrekker Monument to Freedom Park, emphasising that BELA is the red line. AfriForum's Kallie Kriel condemned perceived threats to cultural identity and demanded the preservation of mother language rights in education: todayNovember 6, 2024 30
insert_link World Pakistan clamps down on protests Pakistan's government is clamping down on mass demonstrations, a day former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party said it would hold a public protest in the capital city of Islamabad this week. Khan's supporters and party leaders held several demonstrations last month, demanding he be released from jail. todayOctober 2, 2024 42