US-South Africa Tensions: Economic Reform is the Only Viable Path, says Free SA
As South Africa once again finds itself entangled in the fallout of global political disputes—this time amid tensions involving US President Donald Trump, the ANC-led government, and lobby groups, the Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (Free SA) is urging the Government of National Unity (GNU) to abandon its failing economic ideology in favour […]
Free SA Responds to the 2025 State of the Nation Address: More Promises, No Real ReformÂ
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) has once again reinforced a troubling reality: government is committed to repeating the same failed policies while ignoring the structural reforms necessary to rescue South Africa from economic stagnation, governance failures, and declining public trust. No Real Commitment to Local Government Accountability The announcement of […]
Ramaphosa’s plan to tackle unemployment is just talk and SA needs action
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that unemployment is one of the major issues the government is looking to better in 2025, but experts argued that the president needs to do more and fell short in his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Read more on IOL
FREE SA’S Message: GNU’s Maiden SONA a chance to mend fractures, backtrack on disastrous Expropriation Act
Free SA, the Foundation for the Rights of Expression and Equality, has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa today to urge him to repeal this harmful legislation. This follows their recent condemnation of President Ramaphosa for signing the Expropriation Act into law. In the wake of the assent of this troublesome piece of legislation, the outcry […]
SONA 2025 Reaction: ‘Are we really open for business’, President Ramaphosa?
Despite President Ramaphosa’s optimistic message about South Africa’s business environment, experts warn of the complexities that deter potential investors. Read more on IOL
GNU’s Maiden SONA a chance to mend fractures, backtrack on disastrous Expropriation Act
Free SA, the Foundation for the Rights of Expression and Equality, has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa today to urge him to repeal this harmful legislation. This follows their recent condemnation of President Ramaphosa for signing the Expropriation Act into law. In the wake of the assent of this troublesome piece of legislation, the outcry from […]
The role of speaking up in NERSA’s rejection of Eskom’s asked price hike
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) recently approved a 12.7% electricity tariff increase for Eskom, effective from April 1, 2025. This decision followed Eskom’s initial request for a massive 36% hike, which was met with significant public opposition during nationwide hearings and in national formal and informal media. All accounts agree that the […]
Public Participation Campaign to Shape South Africa’s Workplace Dismissal Practices
The Department of Employment and Labour has introduced a draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act, 1995. This initiative aims to refine and clarify the procedures surrounding employee dismissals, ensuring fairness and transparency in the workplace. Public participation is crucial to ensure that the final code reflects the diverse perspectives […]
Poll: Exploring School Voucher Systems in South Africa
South Africa’s education system faces significant challenges, particularly in providing quality education to disadvantaged communities. A proposed solution is the implementation of a school voucher system, where government funding is allocated directly to families as vouchers. These vouchers can be used to enroll children in schools of their choice, whether public or private, aiming to […]
Protecting South Africa’s Entertainment Industry: A Call to Action Against even more taxes on alcoholic beverages
The National Treasury has released a discussion document proposing changes to the taxation of alcoholic beverages in South Africa. While the intent is to address public health concerns, these proposed tax adjustments could inadvertently harm the entertainment and media (E&M) industry—a sector that significantly contributes to our economy and cultural identity. Closed: 14 February 2025 […]