Record of Events Leading to the Formation of the Referendum Party
The launch of the Referendum Party followed lengthy discussion with the DA and Western Cape Government which culminated in the denial of a referendum on Cape Independence
The launch of the Referendum Party followed lengthy discussion with the DA and Western Cape Government which culminated in the denial of a referendum on Cape Independence
OPEN LETTER: Honour your constitutional oath to act in the best interests of the WC people. It's time to ask those people whether they want their independence from South Africa.
PRESS RELEASE: RP & CIAG support Cape Town's plan to devolve rail. City says it requires R123bn and permission. WC gives SA R300bn per year. Poor will benefit the most.
OP-ED: Same policies, same leaders, same outcomes. GNU cannot save SA, only a change in the system of government can
RP encouraged national govt recognises issues with PIE Act, frustrated that DA-led WC govt has failed to use its existing powers to address the problem
OP-ED [Rapport]: In support of the Referendum Party's Non-racialism Bill. Why it is time to end race-based policy in South Africa
Referendum Party Bill aims to end use of Apartheid era racial classifications and race-based policy once and for all. Public input invited.
RP has updated its mission and objectives as it widens its focus beyond solely Cape Independence
PRESS RELEASE: Taiwan is a constitutional democracy. SA must respect its right to self-determination even if it upsets China
PRESS RELEASE: Why does Cape Independence bother its opponents so much? Phil Craig invites outspoken critic Vuyo Zungula to discuss it over coffee.
PRESS RELEASE: ANC once again asserts the right of self-determination in other states, whilst opposing it in South Africa