Law on Naming Sexual Offence Suspects Challenged in Court
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development is opposing the application
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Request for an Independent Investigation Into Water Crisis Allegations Published by the Cape Independent
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.
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History With a Human Face and Voice: How Museum Theatre Gets Kids to Care About the Past
Performance in museums can be one way that an interest in history, and in turn wider societal issues, is cultivated from a young age.
Mbombela Needs to Provide Clarity on Land Audit
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands clarity on the Mbombela Local Municipality’s land audit that has been dragging on for years. The ANC government should be held accountable for the lack of transparency regarding state-owned land in the Municipality. The Council resolved, as far back as 30 November 2017, that the finalised land audit […]
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Judge Gets Tough on Incompetent Lawyers
Divorce lawyer told to pay costs on punitive scale. Liquidation lawyers told to refund fees.
Unqualified Audit Does Not Conceal Govan Mbeki’s Financial Distress
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warns that the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality’s unqualified audit opinion for 2024/25 should in no way be construed as an indication of stability or sound governance. It only appears to conceal the problems of a municipality in serious financial distress, with poor controls, significant non-compliance and an utter lack […]
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“Ethics” company applied to gag GroundUp
ProEthics filed an urgent court case to stop GroundUp reporting on its questionable R28-million procurement with the National Lotteries Commission
How an Arms Company Tried to Block Your Right to Know – And Failed
Integrated Convoy Protection misled the court
Millions in Irregular Expenditure Written off Without Consequences in Ekurhuleni
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) condemns the Ekurhuleni Metro’s decision to write off more than R211 million in irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure over six financial years (2010/11–2015/16) without holding anyone accountable. The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) exposed the facts in a report, yet the Council merely noted it without demanding that any […]
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“Wrest Control of the Clinics From the Hands of the Vigilantes” Judge Tells State
Xenophobia is one of the greatest threats to democracy and human rights, says Judge Stuart Wilson
Good Calls for Honest, Credible Planning in Cape Town’s Rail Devolution Debate
Speech by Siyabulela Mamkeli, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the Cape Town Council Meeting
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Sunday Times Need Not Apologise for Self-Corrected Errors
Ombud rules reputations may be harmed if it is in the public interest
News Influencers Are Reshaping the Media – Insights From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The most prominent news creators on social media and video networks are men and YouTube is the most important platform for them.
Cape Town’s Crime Crisis: Why Is Tshwane Taking Advice From the Most Dangerous Metro?
In addressing the scourge of GBVF and crime, we must not be blind to the hard facts. There is no denying that South Africa has a great deal of challenges when it comes to both public safety and safety in the home.
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Tribute to Babita Deokaran: Mafia State the Greatest Threat to Country’s Sovereignty
During a recent Gauteng Legislature session, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) supported a motion paying tribute to the murdered whistle-blower Babita Deokaran while emphasising that the criminal mafia state poses the greatest threat to South Africa’s sovereignty. Deokaran’s actions serve as a moral compass laying bare Gauteng and the country’s failings. Her ultimate sacrifice […]
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JP Smith’s Failed Oversight Exposed by Commissioner’s Alleged Abuse
The GOOD party recognises the Commissioner, Petrus “Robbie” Roberts, for Policing and Enforcement Services as someone entrusted with tremendous responsibility.
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SIU Probes Radically Overpriced Western Cape Land Deal
The Western Cape Government must explain its irrational purchase of a piece of land in the Table View area for R64.4 million, when it paid just R9 million for a larger, more developable piece of land right next door.
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Chief Justice’s Office Publishes “Gag” Order
An interim order by an acting judge in the Western Cape High Court that has caused substantial controversy has been made public by the Office of the Chief Justice. A “gagging” court order against Open Secrets — under which the organisation claimed it could not reveal any details of the dispute or even which judge …
Workers Shut down Cape Town Construction Project Over Unpaid Wages
Security guards have been protesting outside a project to build pavements in Illitha Park, Khayelitsha since Monday
Councillors Shield Deputy Mayor From Scrutiny Over Failed R200 000 Project
The DA councillors in Subcouncil 20 shielded Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews from scrutiny over a project that has spent only R293 of its R200 000 allocation in a month.
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Fight Over Tourism Development in the Cederberg
Trekkloof farm owner Anton Kok started building without plans or environmental authorisation
Closing Arguments in Judge Mbenenge Sexual Harassment Tribunal
Lawyer says this case will likely determine whether other women with legitimate claims will come forward, but tribunal chair disagrees
What Makes an Ethical Judge?
Our judiciary has been plagued by unethical conduct
PP Requested to Expand Tender Investigation Into Deputy President’s Sons
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) will request the Public Protector (PP) to expand the existing tender investigation into Gauteng government contracts awarded to companies linked to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sons. In February 2024, the Freedom Front Plus lodged a complaint with the PP regarding tenders allegedly awarded under suspicious circumstances to two companies […]
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