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The South African
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The South African
EFF's Tlhaole vows to 'Infiltrate' Orania [video]
Watch the full version of the ' EFF leader vows to storm Orania' article – in a minute. The Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) Northern Cape leader, Shadrack Tlhaole, has vowed to infiltrate the Afrikaner town of Orania, where he plans to take up residence. Provincial representatives of the EFF led a march to the offices of the Northern Cape Premier, Zamani Saul, in Kimberley to hand over a memorandum for a legal review on the existence of the town, which is built on private property. However, Orania leaders have vowed to fight back against the call to action. For the latest political news, bookmark The South African website's dedicated section for free-to-read content Addressing EFF members who had marched to hand over a memorandum Saul's office, the party's Tlhaole called out Orania as a 'Apartheid-era racial-enclaved operating community within a democratic South Africa'. 'Orania is not merely a town…upheld under the false narrative of cultural autonomy. It undermines the value of non-racialism, equality, and unity that is in our constitution. Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African's YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news, lifestyle, travel, sports and more – there's always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!
IOL News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Dr Zamani Saul re-elected unopposed as ANC provincial leader in Northern Cape
Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul's unopposed re-election as ANC leader Image: Danie van der Lith In a display of power, Dr Zamani Saul has been re-elected unopposed as the African National Congress (ANC) provincial leader in the Northern Cape during the party's 10th elective conference. Despite facing ongoing organisational and political challenges, Saul's uncontested re-election signals confidence in his leadership among his constituency in the province. For the third time in a row, Saul's leadership was reaffirmed on Tuesday without opposition, highlighting a collective endorsement from party members. Alongside Saul, the top five officials in the Northern Cape were also elected unopposed, further demonstrating a unified leadership team: Deputy Provincial Chairperson: Bentley Vass Provincial Secretary: Deshi Ngxanga Deputy Provincial Secretary: Maruping Lekwene Provincial Treasurer: Fufe Makatong Saul, who also serves as the Northern Cape Premier, leads a province where the ANC holds approximately 49% support, underscoring the importance of strong and united leadership ahead of future elections. Conference Theme The conference was held under the theme: 'The year of renewal to make the ANC a more effective instrument of the people to achieve the vision of the Freedom Charter: The people shall govern! The people shall share in the country's wealth!' During his speech on Tuesday night, Saul emphasised the importance of unity within the organisation and cautioned against divisions that can arise from electoral processes. 'There will always be conferences of the ANC, but our responsibility as leaders is to ensure a smooth transition in managing the organisation's politics and internal contradictions. Our first imperative is to build unity," he said.
The South African
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The South African
EFF NC leader vows to storm Orania
Northern Cape leader Shadrack Tlhaole has vowed to infiltrate the Afrikaner town of Orania, where he plans to take up residence. Provincial representatives of the political party led a march to the offices of the Premier to hand over a memorandum for a legal review on the existence of the town, which is built on private property. However, town leaders have vowed to fight back against the call to action. Addressing EFF members who had marched to hand over a memorandum to Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul, the party's Shadrack Tlhaole called out Orania as a 'Apartheid-era racial-enclaved operating community within a democratic South Africa' He said: 'Orania is not merely a town…upheld under the false narrative of cultural autonomy. It undermines the value of non-racialism, equality, and unity that is in our constitution. Orania is a town that excludes black South Africans by race, language, and culture under the pretense of Afrikaner cultural preservation. It denies the right of back people to live, work, or own properties in the area. This is not culture; it is a modern-day Apartheid to disguise institutional racism. Thlaole then claimed that the EFF would infiltrate Orania. He continued: 'I am going to be a resident of Orania, I am going with my collective, the leadership of the EFF. I am going to fight tooth and nail to be one society; we are going to be inclusive. 'The EFF is focusing on unifying all the people. Orania on itself, if not attended to very soon, there will be tension between black and white in South Africa, so we are fighting that we are going to win.' Orania was founded by Carel Boshoff III in 1991. His son, Carel Boshoff IV, is the current leader of the whites-only town. He is also the grandson of Hendrik Verwoerd, who infamously enforced the white supremacy regime of Apartheid. Located in the Northern Cape, the community of just 3000 individuals was built on private property and is self-sufficient, with its own businesses, schools, hospitals, and even currency. Over the years, various high-profile people have visited Orania, including Gayton McKenzie, Penuel Mlotshwa, and Siv Ngesi. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
EFF to march to the Premier's office challenging Orania's existence
EFF in the Northern Cape is set to stage a protest march to the office of Premier Zamani Saul on Tuesday, voicing strong opposition to the continued existence of the town of Orania. The EFF contended that Orania represented a deliberate effort to preserve the remnants of apartheid-era ideologies, warning that its continued operation signals a broader aspiration to normalise segregationist principles in a democratic South Africa. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ EFF's public representative in the Sol Platjiee municipality, Prince Mashele, confirmed in a video posted on socials that they will continue with the march. 'We can never be party to a government that is allowing segregation within our province. We are going to advocate for the total eradication of Orania in our province,' he said. IOL reported last week that the EFF called for a review of Orania's status, urging that it be evaluated in line with the South African Constitution and applicable national legislation. The party argued that Orania — a predominantly Afrikaans enclave with an estimated population of 3,000 — undermines national unity and perpetuates ideologies reminiscent of the apartheid era. The EFF asserted that this kind of socio-political model directly contradicts South Africa's constitutional principles of equality, inclusivity, and non-racialism — core values of the country's democracy. EFF provincial chairperson Shadrack Tlhaole reportedly stated that the party is prepared to confront the situation in Orania. He emphasised that the issue being raised by the EFF is a serious national concern that requires the attention and involvement of both black and white South Africans. 'We are taking our march and continuing with our march to the premier's office, demanding what we have said, and that will continue. 'Orania should be abolished, and Orania is not what we should appreciate and accept as the EFF,' Tlhaole said. This comes after an unsuccessful engagement with the leadership of Orania and representatives of the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) last week. Meanwhile, MK Party visited another whites-only settlement, Kleinfontein, in Pretoria on Monday, complaining about the same situation as the EFF.
IOL News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
EFF to march premier's office challenging Orania's existence
EFF in the Northern Cape is set to stage a protest march to the office of Premier Zamani Saul on Tuesday, voicing strong opposition to the continued existence of the town of Orania. The EFF contended that Orania represented a deliberate effort to preserve the remnants of apartheid-era ideologies, warning that its continued operation signals a broader aspiration to normalise segregationist principles in a democratic South Africa. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ EFF's public representative in the Sol Platjiee municipality, Prince Mashele, confirmed in a video posted on socials that they will continue with the march. 'We can never be party to a government that is allowing segregation within our province. We are going to advocate for the total eradication of Orania in our province,' he said. IOL reported last week that the EFF called for a review of Orania's status, urging that it be evaluated in line with the South African Constitution and applicable national legislation. The party argued that Orania — a predominantly Afrikaans enclave with an estimated population of 3,000 — undermines national unity and perpetuates ideologies reminiscent of the apartheid era. The EFF asserted that this kind of socio-political model directly contradicts South Africa's constitutional principles of equality, inclusivity, and non-racialism — core values of the country's democracy. EFF provincial chairperson Shadrack Tlhaole reportedly stated that the party is prepared to confront the situation in Orania. He emphasised that the issue being raised by the EFF is a serious national concern that requires the attention and involvement of both black and white South Africans. 'We are taking our march and continuing with our march to the premier's office, demanding what we have said, and that will continue. 'Orania should be abolished, and Orania is not what we should appreciate and accept as the EFF,' Tlhaole said. This comes after an unsuccessful engagement with the leadership of Orania and representatives of the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) last week. Meanwhile, MK Party visited another whites-only settlement, Kleinfontein, in Pretoria on Monday, complaining about the same situation as the EFF.
