Steve Hofmeyr’s open letter to Trump: ‘If you were our president…’

Steve Hofmeyr has penned his own “open letter” to Donald Trump, following the backlash of one titled “Not in our name”, written by 44 prominent Afrikaners has received. Over the weekend, a group of Afrikaners in professions like media, law, academia, finance, and business took a stance against the US President’s comments that South Africa is […]

Section 235 and self-determination: Freedom Front Plus invites Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to learn more about Afrikaner self-determination after lashing out

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) strongly condemns the recent statements by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, regarding Afrikaner self-determination, and would like to enlighten her. In response to a written question from EFF MP Mr Carl Niehaus, she took the unprecedented step of attempting to strip section 235 of the […]

Autumn in the U.S.: A Season of Color, Traditions, and Community

One of the most famous parts of fall in the United States is the changes in leaves. Trees turn from green to red, orange, and yellow. This colorful display, known as fall foliage, attracts millions of visitors each year. In the Northeast and Midwest, colors often peak in October. In the South, leaves change later, sometimes […]

In colorful, creative New Orleans, this neighborhood stands out

If you meet a local to hang out in the Bywater, they might suggest a matcha latte at Petite Clouet Café. Or, a visit to Chance In Hell SnoBalls, where icy confections come in wild flavors like dill pickle, ube or root beer.  Petite Clouet is pale yellow. The SnoBall shop is painted electric pink. You can’t escape […]

Court finds Minister of Police liable for farm attack losses

The High Court in Durban has reaffirmed that the state may be held delictually liable when police officers fail in their constitutional duty to protect life and property. In a judgment handed down in September, Judge Mokgere Masipa ordered that the Minister of Police is liable to Arnold Fourie Raath for damages amounting to R2 […]

New legal challenge to stop the NHI from rolling out in South Africa

Business lobby Sakeliga is launching a fresh legal challenge against the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, this time trying to counter the National Department of Health’s “delaying tactics”. The NHI scheme is currently facing a multitude of legal challenges from groups representing medical aids, doctors, private businesses, unions, political parties and even the Western Cape […]