FF Plus manifesto summary

Freedom Front Plus (Vryheidsfront Plus) · 2026 local government elections

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AI-written summary of the party’s own manifesto. Each point links to its page.

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Upgrade and maintain sewerage treatment works as a top priority, using infrastructure grants for this purpose. p.17 p.22
Implement modernised water management for accurate record-keeping and prompt detection of water leaks. p.22
Prevent pollution of water sources by maintaining critical sewerage infrastructure and testing for sewage pollution. p.20
Curb water losses through modernising water management and investing in existing infrastructure. p.20
Ensure at least 8% of the book value of property is spent on maintenance annually to prevent infrastructure decay. p.17

Prioritise the use of tamper-proof smart meters to prevent illegal electricity connections and theft, and install area meters to detect losses. p.15 p.16
Spend conditional grants solely on critical infrastructure like electricity, ensuring no underspending and at least 8% of property value spent on maintenance annually. p.17 p.33
Create a favourable environment for residents to switch to renewable energy, including offering rebates for those who do. p.20 p.22
Encourage private electricity generation and launch affordable, sustainable alternative electricity projects. p.21

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Ensure functional refuse removal services and lawful landfill sites with recycling projects. p.22

Facilitate cooperation between police, community policing forums, and private security to prevent crime and apprehend criminals. p.21 p.22
Promote effective municipal law enforcement and review outdated municipal by-laws. p.22
Create a safe environment with CCTV cameras and working streetlights. p.22
Encourage communities to report crime and participate in crime prevention efforts. p.21
Work closely with civil rights organisations and neighbourhood watches to serve the community effectively. p.26

Create a favourable environment for job creation and investment by the private sector, focusing on community empowerment. p.23
Municipalities should establish a favourable environment for private sector expansion to create job opportunities. p.24
Remove unnecessary administrative red tape to make it easier to start and operate local businesses. p.24
Ensure reliable service delivery, infrastructure development, and fair rates and taxes to support economic growth. p.24
Implement a ten-point plan to stimulate economic growth and job creation through private sector support. p.34

A substantial portion of tax money collected in a ward should be reinvested there, based on the ward's collection rate. p.14
Tax and tariff hikes should not exceed the inflation rate, and municipalities should cut unnecessary expenditure instead. p.15 p.16
A standardised rates system and uniform service tariffs for the same category of consumers should be implemented. p.15
Municipalities must prioritise debt collection and ensure accurate utility bills are issued on time. p.18
An accountable municipal council should oversee municipal finances and ensure accountability towards residents. p.26

Ensure that municipal managers and senior officials are qualified to prevent financial mismanagement and hold accountable those responsible for public fund misuse. p.18 p.28
Establish accountable municipal councils to oversee finances and ensure officials are held accountable to residents. p.26 p.28
Recover funds lost due to corruption, fraud, and irregular contracts. p.19 p.33
Expose corruption, poor service delivery, and mismanagement, and lodge complaints with supervisory institutions for accountability. p.29
Implement preventive control mechanisms and improve financial transparency through stringent monitoring of transactions. p.18

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Use the equitable share to provide basic services to the indigent households. p.14
Ensure that tax money collected is reinvested in the local ward to support indigent households. p.33
Says municipalities should use their equitable share for delivering basic services to the poor. p.13
Promote fiscal discipline to ensure services are delivered to the poor and taxes are spent appropriately. p.13

Commit to effectively policing pollution and enforcing relevant legislation, with accountability for municipalities violating environmental laws. p.20 p.22
Promote effective municipal law enforcement and review outdated municipal by-laws. p.22
Encourage community involvement in crime prevention and reporting to improve municipal law enforcement. p.21

Not addressed in this manifesto.