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Statement y Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education & Training: The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), together with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to urgently resolve outstanding funding and allowance issues affecting university students. Across the country, we have continued to …
The following speech was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, during the Debate on the President’s State Of The Nation Address in Parliament today: Speaker, Honourable Members, Fellow South Africans, Today, as I rise to respond to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, I do so with a sense …
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decision by the Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice to summon the Western Cape Provincial Commissioner of Police, Lt. Genl. Patekile, to appear before the Committee on Wednesday, 18 February, following sustained DA …
Statement by Tertuis Simmers – DA Western Cape Leader: The DA welcomes the resignation of Jarques Esau, Ward 25 Councillor in George Municipality, who has resigned from the ANC and joined the DA. Councillor Esau served as Ward 25 Councillor from 2017 to 2026 and has been involved in the ANC since the age of …
GOOD Stellenbosch Councillor Marius van Stade has formally requested an independent investigation from the Municipal Manager of the Stellenbosch Municipality, Geraldine Mettler, following serious allegations published by The Cape Independent regarding a possible water crisis and governance failures.
The post GOOD PARTY REQUEST FOR AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO WATER CRISIS ALLEGATIONS PUBLISHED BY The Cape Independent appeared first on For Good.
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The sewer crisis in Wesbank remains unresolved and has significantly deteriorated, despite sustained efforts by GOOD to raise and address these issues since 2019.
The post WESBANK SEWER CRISIS WORSENS AS RESIDENTS FORCED INTO DANGEROUS DIY MEASURES appeared first on For Good.
State-owned land is reserved for land claims that will take several years to process
At 20h13, Saturday, 14 February, NSRI Hermanus duty crew were activated following reports of a drowning at the Bot River Lagoon, near to Fisherhaven. NSRI rescue swimmers, our NSRI rescue vehicle, and the SA Police Services, responded. On arrival on the scene it was determined that earlier a Zimbabwean man, age 26, had gone missing …
WSB Western Province Women strengthened their position at the top of the Hollywoodbets Pro20 standings following another commanding performance in Sunday’s round of fixtures, with just two rounds of matches remaining in the competition.
The post WESTERN PROVINCE MAINTAIN PERFECT RUN AS HOLLYWOODBETS PRO20 ENTERS FINAL STRETCH first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
450 heads of cattle were today, 15 February, vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Fisantekraal, Cape Town. The Western Cape Government is embarking on a massive drive to vaccinate the entire provincial herd. The vaccination drive was overseen by Premier Alan Winde, Minister Steenhuisen, Minister Meyer and Minister Bredell. “This vaccination drive is a proactive …
The Western Cape Government has launched a major new initiative aimed at accelerating the transition of public infrastructure toward net‑zero carbon emissions. The project, “Towards Net‑Zero in Public Buildings”, has been approved under the SA–EU Dialogue Facility 3.0, securing €84,672 in international funding to support this strategic policy drive. The initiative forms part of the …
The safety of motorists on the N2 is non-negotiable. However, it must never be weaponised to criminalise poverty or strip people living in informal settlements of their dignity. Crime along the N2 and across the Cape Flats is the direct consequence of decades of spatial injustice, economic exclusion, and state neglect, and it requires decisive political will and coordinated action across all three spheres of government.
The post N2 SAFETY MUST NOT BE USED TO HIDE POVERTY OR AVOID ACCOUNTABILITY appeared first on For Good.
“To celebrate queerness in its entirety … is something very special.”
Western Cape Education Department argues reinstatement would cause “chaos at the school”
Statement by Kevin Mileham MP – DA Spokesperson for Electricity and Energy: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s clear and unambiguous commitment in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to establish a “fully independent state-owned transmission entity” that will have direct “ownership and control of transmission assets”. This announcement marks a significant …
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: The Democratic Alliance (DA) supports the President’s announcement of the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist in combating gang violence in Cape Town and parts of Gauteng. Given the sustained and escalating levels of gang-related crime, decisive intervention is justified. …
Jean le Roux, NSRI Hermanus duty coxswain, said: At 19h48, Tuesday, 10 February, NSRI Hermanus were placed on alert by NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre) following reports from MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) of a fisherman injured on a local 65 meter stern trawler fishing vessel. The fishing vessel, reported to be heading towards Hermanus …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) finds President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) deeply disappointing. South Africans have heard many of his hollow promises and plans before. From tackling corruption to building universities, to job creation, professionalising the public sector, and addressing procurement maladministration, the commitments sounded familiar, but implementation has …
Statement by John Steenhuisen MP – Leader of the Democratic Alliance: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address tonight comes amidst a backdrop of an improving economy, but South Africa needs faster growth and more investment to deliver on the promise of the GNU. Economic recovery under the GNU is now underway. Inflation has …
The answers to what needs to be done to solve the chronic water crisis in South Africa’s towns and cities have been known for some time.
Thirty years ago, in 1996, our country adopted a Constitution that created the structures and values of our democracy.
The post SONA2026: SOME BOLD AND MEANINGFUL INTERVENTIONS BUT THE POOR STILL NEED MORE DIRECT HELP appeared first on For Good.
Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety Council on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to receive progress updates and drive stronger coordination between the provincial government and key safety stakeholders in response to persistently high crime levels. Opening the meeting, Premier Winde delivered a firm message, “Safety is everyone’s responsibility. But …