Tag: Afriforum

South Africans oppose Eskom’s proposed 2027 8.83% electricity hike

Civil rights groups, business bodies, and ordinary consumers across South Africa are uniting in fierce opposition against Eskom’s latest tariff proposals. Also see: Eskom reports R30.3 billion profit for year ended March 2026 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) recently opened public consultations on Eskom’s 2027/28 Retail Tariff Structural Adjustment (ERTSA), which outlines […]

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Penuel Mlotshwa shares why he opposes March and March working with AfriForum

South African podcaster and commentator Penuel Mlotshwa has weighed in on the decision by March and March to work with AfriForum, warning that the collaboration could be a strategic mistake for the anti-illegal-immigration movement. Also see: Penuel Mlotshwa Speaks Out After Racial Slurs Over Springbok Selection Views His comments come after March and March and […]

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Gareth Cliff responds to report alleging AfriForum spent R1.6 billion

Broadcaster Gareth Cliff has weighed in after a recent report scrutinising AfriForum’s finances sparked widespread debate online. He questioned the motives behind the coverage and defended the civil rights organisation against its critics. Also see: Gareth Cliff warns Julius Malema after prison sentence Report puts AfriForum’s finances under the spotlight The debate follows a recent […]

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SABC 2 moves Afrikaans news to prime evening slot amid content shake-up

Evening news finds a new home For South Africa’s Afrikaans-speaking viewers, the familiar SABC 2 news bulletin has found a new home: 6.30pm every night of the week. The national broadcaster confirmed the move as part of a broader reshuffle of its programming aimed at strengthening Afrikaans content across the channel. Mmoni Ngubane, SABC’s Head […]

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WATCH: If US sanctions South Africa, blame ANC – not us, says AfriForum

Lobby group AfriForum has defended its call for targeted sanctions against corrupt ANC leaders, saying this won’t harm the broader South African economy. The group distanced itself from any blame if South Africa faces wider US sanctions, insisting their advocacy is only aimed at individuals, not the country. This follows the approval of the US-South Africa […]

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MK and co want Afriforum to pay for their treasonous disinformation

South Africa’s political landscape continues to remain shaky as uMkhonto Wesizwe (MKP) and other parties and citizens have amplified the call to charge Afriforum with treason following the controversial USA-RSA relations. The beginning of 2025 saw President Cyril Ramaphosa sign the Expropriation Bill, which aims to align expropriation law with the constitution into law. This […]

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AfriForum meets Trump officials to discuss Afrikaner rights

A delegation from AfriForum and Solidarity met with representatives of the Trump administration at the White House on Tuesday to advocate for the interests of Afrikaners in South Africa. Led by Solidarity Chairperson Flip Buys and AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel, the group presented a memorandum highlighting human rights violations against Afrikaners and the ANC’s poor […]

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