Free SA calls on citizens to speak out in landmark inquiry into police corruption and political interference
The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (Free SA) urges all South Africans to seize the rare and critical opportunity to participate in Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee inquiry into the damning allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Lt Gen Mkhwanazi’s testimony on 6 July 2025 laid bare a deeply troubling picture of political […]
Be heard! Have your say to the Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations of Lt Gen Mkhwanazi
On 6 July 2025, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, made explosive allegations implicating top-level officials, law enforcement, and the judiciary in systemic corruption and criminal syndicate operations. In response, Parliament has established an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate these claims, and they are now inviting the public to participate. Closed: 17 […]
PSC Bill: centralisation masquerading as reform
South Africans have grown used to government overpromising and underdelivering. But sometimes, the state does take that one step further: it actively undermines the freedoms of the very citizens it is meant to protect, all while insisting it is “strengthening governance.” The Public Service Commission (PSC) Bill currently before the National Council of Provinces is […]
Gun Control: ‘Exclude us at your peril’ says Free SA as is it demands full stakeholder engagement in firearms legislation
The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (Free SA) today denounced the South African government’s exclusion of firearms stakeholders from ongoing legislative discussions surrounding the Draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill. In a country already burdened by rampant crime, policy-making behind closed doors will only deepen mistrust and further alienate the very communities whose safety […]
No One Left Behind: Include Firearms Stakeholders in Legislative Debate
South Africans deserve transparent, fair, and effective firearm legislation. Yet the firearms industry has been excluded from formal discussions regarding proposed amendments to the Firearms Control Act, despite being directly affected by them. This after thousands of South Africans submitted comments on the initial Bill. Closes: 31 October 2025 Make your voice heard More about […]
POLL: Should Private Schools Lose VAT Vendor Status?
The Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (2025) proposes a major shift: from 1 January 2026, private schools will no longer be allowed to register as VAT vendors. While this proposal is not yet final, the implications could be far-reaching. Currently, many private schools reclaim VAT on uniforms, tuck shop sales, facility rentals, and more. If […]
The battle for our classrooms: why parents, not politicians, must decide
In the light of the Department of Basic Education’s proposed BELA regulations, ordinary South Africans are once again confronted with a stark choice: do we allow the state to tighten its continued strangling grip over our daily lives, or do we insist that communities remain the rightful custodians of their and their children’s own futures? […]
Free SA Opposes Racial Quotas in Employment Equity: Calls for Constitutional Compliance and Skills-Based Reform
Civil rights organisation Free SA has launched a nationwide campaign opposing the newly implemented Employment Equity (EE) targets, which the organisation warns amount to unconstitutional racial quotas. The regulations apply to all companies with more than 50 employees and will enforce race-based targets across skilled, professional, and management levels over the next five years. Free […]
Oppose Employment Equity Race Quotas
South Africa’s new Employment Equity (EE) targets propose strict racial quotas that could limit employment opportunities for able-bodied white men in both the public and private sectors. These quotas apply to companies with more than 50 employees and are to be enforced across skilled, professional, and management levels over the next five years. This approach […]
Should Online and Sports Gambling Be Banned in South Africa?
With billions lost annually on gambling apps globally, countries like India are moving to ban online betting—especially on sports and fantasy leagues. In South Africa, gambling platforms are aggressively marketed, often with high-profile sports stars as brand ambassadors. This has led to growing concern about the social and financial harm being caused—especially among the most […]
