Free SA Demands Immediate Withdrawal of ‘procedurally unlawful, irrational, and invalid’ Minimum Wage Hike
“If the Minister fails to act, Free SA will take legal action to challenge the decision and hold the government accountable.” — Reuben Coetzer, Spokesperson for Free SA Free SA has sent a formal letter of demand to the Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, calling for the immediate withdrawal of the unlawful 4.2% […]
Poll: South African troops in the DRC
Recent escalations in the eastern DRC have led to significant involvement of South African troops as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC). This mission aims to support the DRC government in restoring peace and stability in the region. Unfortunately, the conflict has resulted in casualties among South African […]
Public Participation: Draft Interim Block Exemption for Tariffs Determination in the Healthcare Sector, 2025
The South African government has introduced the Draft Interim Block Exemption for Tariffs Determination in the Healthcare Sector, 2025, aiming to regulate healthcare service tariffs and standardise medical codes. While intended to enhance affordability and transparency, this move presents yet another case where the GNU wishes to increase the power of the executive branch of […]
Poll: What do we expect from SONA 2025?
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is a pivotal event where President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government’s plans and priorities for the upcoming year. As citizens, your perspectives are invaluable in shaping our nation’s future. Have your say on the key issues you believe should be addressed in the 2025 SONA. Join the conversation […]
Poll: Is it time for a South African DOGE?
South Africa’s debt is skyrocketing, and government spending remains a major concern. Annually, citizens are expected to foot the bill through increasing taxes, special levies such as petrol levies and high income tax percentages. The U.S.A. recently introduced the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in order to curb wasteful spending. Do you think that this […]
Skip sonder ʼn roer
Deur Reuben Coetzer, woordvoerder vir Free SA Werkloosheid in Suid-Afrika is soos ʼn skip wat stadig sink terwyl die bemanning aanhou water uitskep met te klein emmers – waarskynlik ʼn spreekwoordelike Titanic, wat verdoem is tot ʼn sekerlike einde tensy drastiese ingryping plaasvind. Ja, die amptelike werkloosheidsyfer het in die vierde kwartaal van 2024 afgeneem […]
Private sector-driven growth must be prioritised to curb unemployment – analyst
South Africa cannot afford to celebrate small gains while ignoring the bigger picture. These were the words from Free SA, in response to the latest unemployment statistics. Watch on eNCA
Stop the Race-Based Land Grab! Oppose the Equitable Access to Land Bill
The South African government is fast-tracking yet another land reform bill—the Equitable Access to Land Bill—which explicitly seeks to redistribute land based on race. This Bill, combined with the recently signed Expropriation Act of 2025, will allow the government to seize private property without compensation, prioritising racial quotas over fairness, economic stability, and property rights. […]
VAT is one thing, but are other tax penalties on the cards for the revised budget?
The big talking point surrounding the postponement of the 2025 Budget Speech was the proposed VAT hike of 2%, which would have hit all South African consumers at a time when household budgets are already under severe strain. Read more on IOL
Free SA Welcomes Budget Postponement, Warns Against VAT Hike
Free SA welcomes the decision to postpone the national budget speech amid fierce opposition to a proposed VAT hike. This moment marks a critical shift in South African politics—proof that Parliament is no longer a rubber stamp for bad policies and that reckless tax increases will no longer be pushed through without consequence. The delay […]