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Cartelised control of the mining industry is revealing massive gaps in the market - which are being filled by foreign criminals instead of law-abiding citizens
None of the risks are new, but the GNU provides an opportunity for pursuing the end of the cash economy, and with it, some rather sinister global reforms.
Rumours are that the DA is planning to extend their partnership with the ANC down to the local government. This could neuter all political opposition in the country.
Christopher Logan, the main instigator of the racist witch hunt against the pub, failed to offer a defence in court, and has disappeared from social media. He was fined R1.25m
This by-election forms part of the DA's broader campaign to starve the VF+ out of the province, but comes with some questionable behaviour
The Treasury recently announced its intention to tax people directly on their property values, and to implement a global tax regime. Where are its critics?
Recently, the DA let Raybin Figland off for a sex-for-jobs scandal after delaying the investigation for several years. Recently leaked communications show other coverups too
Dion George has prioritised the implementation of deluded carbon reduction strategies instead of focusing on the core issues of his department - licensing and conservation
While the Solidariteit turnout at the Voortrekker Monument was a clear success, John Steenhuisen received little support from his own party in defending a "red line" issue
The DA has promised federalism for years. Despite countless opportunities for devolution, they promised to deliver once in national government. Now they're coming up emptyhanded.
The 2nd of November marks a whole year since the Cape Independent has been live. Now we look to expansion and a deepening of our reach.
The establishment of group rights requires a first step: actually writing an Act of Parliament. The VF+ is the only party situated to do so.
