by AfriForum | Aug 25, 2020 | Media statements, Farm murders Media statements
The civil rights organisation AfriForum today sent a request to Lt Gen. Khehla John Sitole, the National Police Commissioner, for a meeting to discuss strategies and suggestions to combat farm attacks and murders. AfriForum also requested that the organisation be...
by AfriForum | Aug 25, 2020 | Media statements, Private prosecution Media statements
AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit submitted more than 20 formal service complaints against the police at certain provincial police commissioners, as well as the national police commissioner since April 2020. These complaints result from the inability or...
by AfriForum | Aug 25, 2020 | Media statements, Neighbourhood watches Media statements
AfriForum’s branch in Roodepoort held its monthly crime-preventive mass patrol on 21 August. The patrol, which comprised a record number of 165 participating members, promises to draw even more participants in the coming months to help protect the community. It was...
by AfriForum | Aug 24, 2020 | Environmental affairs Media statements, Media statements
The civil rights organisation AfriForum on 21 August 2020 submitted commentary on the intended exploration application in a region of the coastal area between St Francis Bay and Mossel Bay. SLR Consulting is applying on behalf of Total SA to drill 11 holes on the...
by AfriForum | Aug 15, 2020 | Corona (Covid-19 ), Media statements
Reacting to the relaxation of the lockdown, AfriForum said communities should realise that it is reckless to still expect the government to act responsibly and look after their interests. The civil rights organisation is of the opinion that that government cannot be...