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APO Monopoly Must End: Free SA Calls for Urgent Liberalisation of Postal Services

8 April 2025 Free SA has submitted a formal appeal to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to end the South African Post Office’s (SAPO) monopoly over reserved postal services, labelling the current model as “outdated, dysfunctional, and economically unjustifiable.” The submission comes amid mounting evidence that SAPO is unable to fulfil its universal […]

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How Climate Change Disproportionately Affects Women in Rural Areas

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. Indiphile Matini27 March 2025 ‘How do we cook without water?’ As climate change accelerates, rural women find themselves disproportionately affected by its harsh realities, yet their daily struggles often go unnoticed. From extreme droughts to other unpredictable weather patterns, the gendered impact of climate change on rural communities is a silent crisis. Members of

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Free SA Secures Victory for Public Participation as Government Withdraws Unlawful Hemp and CBD Food Ban

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Immediate Release26 March 2025 Civil society has claimed a significant victory for public participation and democratic accountability after the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, announced the withdrawal of contentious regulations banning the sale, importation, and manufacture of food products containing hemp and cannabis. The reversal comes in the wake of mounting pressure from Free

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VAT hike would devastate small businesses, says SME leader

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Media Release12 March 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must abandon plans for a VAT increase when he delivers the 2025 Budget Speech tomorrow, South Africa’s leading SME incubator warns, saying higher taxes will cripple SMEs, weaken consumer spending, and stall economic recovery. Shawn Theunissen, Founder of Property Point and eTTP, said that the increase would

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Free SA Demands Immediate Withdrawal of ‘procedurally unlawful, irrational, and invalid’ Minimum Wage Hike

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Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release28 February 2025 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

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Eggsposure: NGOs Unite to Expose Foul Play in South Africa’s Egg Industry

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Press ReleaseImmediate Release27 February 2025 On World NGO Day, a global celebration of civil society’s role in driving meaningful change, leading advocacy groups in South Africa are launching the Eggsposure Campaign to call for transparency and accountability from the food industry in South Africa, specifically, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA). The campaign,

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Verified Cage-Free Campaign Launches to Celebrate and Support Ethical Businesses

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Press ReleaseImmediate Release Cape Town, South Africa – A new campaign in South Africa’s food industry is empowering consumers to make more ethical food choices while encouraging businesses to commit to higher animal welfare standards. The Verified Cage-Free Campaign, launched by the South African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI), recognises businesses that publicly declare their

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Free SA Welcomes Budget Postponement, Warns Against VAT Hike

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Noluthando Hlopoyi – Free SA Spokesperson PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release19 February 2025 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

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US-South Africa Tensions: Economic Reform is the Only Viable Path, says Free SA

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Press Release by Free SAImmediate Release11 February 2025 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)

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MANZI Water Expands: New Nelspruit Outlet and Innovative Refill Station Launch

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Press ReleaseImmediate Release10 February 2025 MANZI Water is pleased to announce two major developments in its mission to provide safe, clean, and affordable drinking water to communities across South Africa. Having launched in 2023, MANZI Water has over 100 outlets across South Africa. New OutletHusband and wife duo, Andrea and Kevin van der Linde will

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