A New Chapter in Cape Town – The Fight Intensifies

Excerpt: We’ve officially arrived in Cape Town — but the journey here was anything but ordinary. From towing one of our own vehicles over 450km after a breakdown near Albertina, to stepping straight into some of the most critical legal battles LFN has ever undertaken, this new chapter has already tested and strengthened us. As our cases against the banks, the Western Cape Government, and the national state of disaster intensify, one thing is clear: the fight is far from over — and now, more than ever, it matters who stands with us.

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The move to Cape Town is no longer something ahead of us — it has happened.

We’ve arrived safely, and a completely new chapter has officially begun for both our family and Liberty Fighters Network. But like most meaningful journeys, this one did not come without its challenges.

Somewhere near Albertina, one of our vehicles — the smaller one — broke down. What followed was not a simple roadside fix or a convenient solution. Instead of relying on external assistance, we had to tow the vehicle ourselves for roughly 450 kilometres using our second car, all the way into Cape Town. It was long, it was demanding, and at times it tested us — but we made it through.

And that, in many ways, reflects exactly what this movement is about: pushing forward, no matter the resistance.

For now, we are extremely grateful to one of our supporters who has provided us with temporary accommodation. This has given us the breathing room needed to begin planning our permanent setup here in the Western Cape. It is a reminder that what we are building is not just an organisation — it is a community.

But while the boxes are still being unpacked, the work has not slowed down for a single moment.

In fact, it has accelerated.

Our work against the banks remains one of the primary battlegrounds. Every day, we continue assisting consumers who have been prejudiced, often severely, through processes that we firmly believe cannot withstand proper legal scrutiny. These matters are growing, not shrinking — and they require constant, focused attention.

At the same time, our matter against the Western Cape Government regarding the failure to appoint the Commissioner for the Environment has taken a significant procedural turn.

We are currently engaged in a formal application in terms of Rule 28(4), seeking the Court’s permission to amend our papers. This follows objections from multiple parties — including the City of Cape Town, CapeNature, SANParks, the Western Cape Premier, and the Minister of Environmental Affairs in the province.

This is no longer a simple procedural step — it is now a contested process, and we are meeting it head-on.

Then there is the matter against the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

We have now received the answering affidavit in that case, which challenges the continued extensions of the national state of disaster beyond 14 June 2020.

Make no mistake — this matter stands apart.

If the Court confirms that those extensions were unlawful and invalid, it will open the door to what will likely become the largest damages class action in the history of South Africa — and potentially one of the most significant of its kind anywhere in the world. There is simply no precedent for a claim of this scale arising from such widespread and prolonged impact.

We are preparing for that reality.

And these are only a few of the matters currently underway.

What many do not see is what happens behind the scenes — the constant preparation, the strategy, the drafting, the consultations, and the relentless pressure that comes with standing against institutions with vast resources.

This is not occasional work.

This is 24 hours a day.
7 days a week.
365 days a year.

We are deeply thankful for the support that has carried us this far — especially the immediate assistance with accommodation during this transition. But the reality is straightforward: the work continues regardless of our circumstances.

Daily living costs remain.
Operational demands remain.
The fight remains.

And support, quite frankly, has slowed.

We are not here to ask without giving. We are not here to make promises without action. Everything we stand for is reflected in what we do — consistently, openly, and without compromise.

But no movement like this sustains itself in isolation.

If you believe in this work…
If you see what is being built…
If you understand what is at stake…

Then this is the moment to stand with us.

Not out of obligation — but because you choose to be part of something that is actively making a difference.

We have arrived in Cape Town.

The challenges are real.
The work is growing.
And the mission is stronger than ever.

We are not slowing down.

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