Municipal elections 2016 – Focus on the EFF

Julius Malema leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is the man of the moment. The man that can change South Africa and bring peace, stability, and economic growth. Malema claims that now is the time for economic freedom. 

The EFF is currently the third largest party in South Africa and secured 6.35 percent in the 2014 National election. August 3, 2016, municipal elections will be the first time the EFF will participate and remain confident of securing a definite victory. The EFF is a party inspired by the socialist tradition and motivated by the Marxist revolutionary military captain Sankara.

The EFF have always criticized the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) citing that both parties have sold out the black people of the country to capitalism as cheap labor.

Julius Malema said after twenty-two years of democracy, black people were not free and remained trapped in poverty. The living conditions have deteriorated, and conditions are unhealthy. He said black people do not own land, have no homes and live a terrible life. According to Malema, black workers are still paid slave wages and work in dangerous conditions in the mines, farms, and other workplaces.

Twenty-two years marked the struggle to survive for most black people, trapped in debt and no financial freedom. Essential services are not provided in a broad spectrum of areas, and some do not have water. The education system has failed; the fishing communities do not have access to fishing rights. Racial discrimination still exists in the professional sectors and is subject to unequal treatment.
Women and children are subject to violent crimes including rape. People with disabilities are worse off now than ever before. Most notable is the land reform issue that is lagging behind while black people have lost their dignity.

Malema marked all the wrongs currently experienced in the country by the black people. No mention of white or other ethnic groups sufferings or indifference were cited. He stated that the policy of the party was to create positive change for his people.

Most importantly is to gain control of the economy and change policies to benefit the people of South Africa. Malema said that the EFF’s program is revolutionary. He believes a socialist system it is the only feasible strategy that will stop the suffering of the people.

Probably the first fundamental change is the expropriation of land without compensation and distribution to the disadvantaged people. Following will be the nationalization of mines, banks and any other sector they may deem necessary, again without compensation. While abolishing government tenders and providing free education, healthcare, houses, and sanitation are another commitment from Malema.

The only mention of white South Africans by Malema was the unfairness of earning which according to him, remain about six times more than black people. Malema went on to mention the racial discrimination based on race, gender and origin remained widespread among professional people.
The EFF will protect Zimbabwe from imperialist threats and sanctions. Malema said the EFF would cut ties with Botswana because of the US-based military hub and push for high internal reforms within that country.

Malema has a plan, a radical plan, to rebuild South Africa into a communist country and give the people what they want. The EFF will bring about the changes by implementing the land reform issues without compensation and will continue to restructure the taxation of companies to benefit the poor.

Laura Oneale  - published on South Africa Today – South Africa News

Today you are going to die – Cape Town children torture dogs VIDEO

It is one of the most shocking animal abuse cases, eight children aged between seven and 17 years, from Manenberg, Cape Town torture a dog. The children tell the dog that “today is the day you are going to die” and force the puppy into a fight with a Pitbull. After being severely attacked by the pitbull, the defenseless dog tries to get away, but the children grab the dog and continue on the mission of torture. They hang the pup in a tree, and throw rocks at the dying dog. 

The autopsy findings show that the dog suffered numerous fractures to its body before death, injuries present in the skin of the head indicate puncture wounds caused by a large dog bite. The front rostral section of the skull was crushed with hemorrhaging into the sinus and navel cavities. The liver was damaged due to a blunt force, probably from kicking. Excess fluid in the lungs indicated that the dog was still alive when thrown into the water.

A case has been opened and a social worker has been appointed to investigate the cruelty.

Warning the video is not for sensitive viewers.

Laura Oneale - published on South Africa Today – South Africa News

White Squatters face a forced removal by ANC

Sixty impoverished Afrikaners in Lydenburg face a forced-removal from their squatter camp by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) next week. The Boere gemeenskap Transvaal’s Leon Cronjé warns that the local municipality has given them only one week to move the sixty poor white people to another site -and they have no transport nor any place to move them to. 

The regime has not offered any alternative accommodation for these families – even though the law requires that they do so. The families include the elderly and chronically-ill people. The ANC is undertaking these forced removals of poor-white people all across the country. “These white internal refugees now have no place to go to, no transport if they could find a new place to flee to. Please help them in their fight to survive. ”

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NPO 162-012 email Lcronje6@gmail.com / 0736317914
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Cel :0736317914 Leon Cronjé
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57 children rescued in human trafficking drama – North West

THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE NORTH WEST NABBED THREE MALAWIAN NATIONALS FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Human trafficking is a global problem affecting the most marginalized and vulnerable populations. Most of the people who are being trafficked are used for various acts which includes, criminality, various forms of slavery (cheap/child labor, prostitution, etc.)

These members of the South African Police Service stationed in Boitekong North West Province were busy with their routine patrol duties when they stopped a suspicious truck driving at high speed in the early hours of Sunday, the 24th July 2016.

On investigation and during the search fifty seven (57) undocumented children aged between 11 and 21 years were found in the back of a delivery truck which is without windows. Eighteen (18) of these children are girls (females) while thirty nine (39) of them are boys (males). These children were transported by the three adult occupants including the driver who are Malawian nationals. These adults could not provide a satisfactory account on the status of all the children.

The driver and his two companions were arrested for human trafficking. Further probe has revealed that all children were also Malawian Nationals. An investigation is currently underway which involves authorities and law enforcement agencies including engagements with our counterparts in Malawi. The response and cooperation of the Embassy of Malawi in this regard is appreciated.

The members of the service are applauded for the arrest and apprehension of the three suspects thereby saving the children from being abused. The issues related to how these children were able to cross the borders of our country including how they were able to reach Rustenburg is a matter of serious concern. The outcome of the investigation in finding answers to all the related questions is thus eagerly awaited.

We will continue to crack down on the transnational criminal organizations / syndicates involved in the smuggling and exploitation of migrants. We are further calling on all the community members to rally behind the police in dealing with the scourge.

Members of the public are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior in regards to alleged human trafficking for Investigation to SAPS 10111. Human trafficking is a serious human right violation and the South African Police Service will ensure that it follows up on leads which will assist in reducing such incidences.

The suspects were processed and appeared briefly at the Rustenburg Regional Magistrates’ Court this morning of Tuesday, 26 July 2016. Their case is postponed to the 13th of September 2016, they are facing 57 counts of human trafficking. These three accused persons are remanded in custody until their next appearance before court.

Furthermore, the Child Care Act 38 of 2005 takes into account the best interest of the child. Section 152 of the same act gives authority to a police office and or social worker to remove the child and place them in a safe facility, if a child is in need of care and protection.

The 57 children are in compliance with the laws of our country accommodated at a place safety (Care Center) under the auspices of the Department of Social Development in the North West Province. These centers provide support and care in line with the Child Care Act. Though our thorough investigation and information gathering it can be confirmed that the children were transported for the sole purpose of human trafficking, and our team is working around the clock to get more information on the intended destination of the children.

The South African Police Service will continue to implement the laws of our country in pursuance of a safe and secure environment for all the people in South Africa.

We remain committed through our Back to Basics Approach to realize the vision envisaged by the National Development Plan where in 2030 women and children will be walking freely in the streets of our country.

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Protest in Kliptown Soweto – smell of poverty

Protest action in Kliptown taking place this morning. Chris Hani Road, between Elias Motswaledi and Klipspruit Road,and roads around Dlamani and Kliptown are affected. 

Protesters are blocking railway lines, trains cannot pass across.

Demonstrators are protesting over basic services, and mobile toilets overcrowding. Residents say the smell of poverty is overwhelming.

Motorists are urged to use alternative routes.

Kliptown residents often protest over service deliveries, and for years the demonstrators have voiced their anger at the ruling African National Congress (ANC) government for not delivering. Electricity, houses, essential services, and overcrowding in Kliptown are problems that have not been resolved.

Laura Oneale - published on  South Africa Today – South Africa News