by AfriForum | Feb 14, 2020 | Media statements, Private prosecution Media statements
Alexis Bizos, the son of Adv. George Bizos, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court today on a charge of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Adv. Gerrie Nel, Head of AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit, represented the victim, Monique van...
by AfriForum | Feb 13, 2020 | Media statements
Following tonight’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), AfriForum said it seemed as if Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa was determined to stick to the ANC’s recipe for failure, to rule the country over the abyss of socialism and poverty. This is clear from his emphasis on...
by AfriForum | Feb 13, 2020 | Media statements, Neighbourhood watches Media statements
The AfriForum branch in Benoni recently decided to find a new way to ensure a safer town, build relationships with the police and other role-players, and ensure residents know AfriForum is here to make a difference. The branch subsequently decided to bring SNIPR to...
by AfriForum | Feb 10, 2020 | Media statements, Farm murders Media statements
AfriForum’s Trauma Support Unit last week supported the family of Fanie and Colleen Engelbrecht at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court in the East Rand after the couple was brutally murdered during a farm attack in 2018. Julius Mapayi Goncalves (24) and Jossias Nhalungo...
by AfriForum | Feb 10, 2020 | Media statements, National health insurance Media statements
AfriForum today requested a meeting with Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Health, to highlight the civil rights organisation’s objections and concerns regarding government’s planned National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. One of these concerns includes that the...
by AfriForum | Feb 6, 2020 | Safety Media statements, Media statements
The civil rights organisation AfriForum has noted with concern the arrest of three police members from the Ficksburg Police Station in relation to a farm attack that took place near Rosendal on 13 January 2020. The three police members appeared in the Ficksburg...
