South Africa Is Getting a Handle on Debt
Government expects to earn more, borrow less, and spend less on debt repayments
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William Sadiki Fought in World War II. But He Couldn’t Afford to Go to Last Week’s R172-Million Military Parade
107-year-old Native Military Corps veteran couldn’t attend Armed Forces Day in Thohoyandou
Prophets and Profits: The Art of the Sell in Shepherd Bushiri’s YouTube Sermons
‘Prophetpreneurship’ is a strategic blend of prophecy, charisma and business.
North West Premier Dances Around Province’s Pressing Problems
In his State of the Province Address (SOPA) today in the Provincial Legislature, Mokgotsi Lazarus, Premier of the North West, once again failed to offer sustainable solutions to the province’s pressing problems. It is no secret that under ANC rule, North West continues to experience serious systemic problems due to corruption and maladministration on all […]
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A Rehash of Empty Promises
The State of the Province Address (SOPA) by Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul was reminiscent of previous addresses in which grand announcements were made that never truly materialised. The announcement that R48 million has been earmarked for upgrading the Steinkopf Health Centre in addition to R60 million for an oncology centre is, nevertheless, welcomed. […]
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Abandoned Promises and Rising Murders: Good Demands Real Action for the Cape Flats
Speech by Brett Herron, Unite for Change Leadership Council member and GOOD member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the SOPA debate
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Budget 2026: Social Grants to Go up in April
Increases are slightly more than inflation
Budget 2026: Godongwana Takes Aim at Badly-Run Municipalities
Finance Minister warns budgets will be cut if performance targets are not met
A Few Fiscal Rays of Hope Do Not Mean South Africa Is Enjoying Economic Summer Just Yet
Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget offers a mixture of relief and optimism, but it remains within a framework of poor policy directions and inadequate service delivery. With the constraints of damaging policy such as Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and Affirmative Action (AA) still firmly in place, the economy is growing too slowly to achieve rapid […]
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Budget 2026: Ten Takeaways From Godongwana’s Speech
Minister of Finance paints an optimistic picture
Budget 2026: Civil Society Groups Call For a R1,750-A-Month Social Grant
“The government needs to tax the rich”
Premier Lesufi Should Check the Taps First
GOOD notes Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s 2026 State of the Province Address and his claims that water supply has been restored in several affected areas.
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AG’s Report Confirms Serious Maladministration in Victor Khanye Municipality
The latest report by the Auditor-General (AG) on the Victor Khanye Local Municipality (Delmas) lays bare the extent of financial maladministration and poor service delivery. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been highlighting these problems for a long time, and these figures confirm that there is serious cause for concern. Key findings by the […]
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Can African Penguins Be Brought Back From the Brink? Better Designed No-Fishing Zones Could Help
A new court order seeks to protect African penguins, which are critically endangered.
Gauteng SOPA Must Offer Accountability, Action, and Real Solutions
As Premier Lesufi prepares to deliver his 2026 State of the Province Address later today, GOOD calls on him to deliver an honest account of progress, clear explanations for unfulfilled commitments, and concrete, time-bound actions for the many challenges facing our province.
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SOPA 2026: Winde Must Get Real About Western Cape of Unequal Opportunities
The Western Cape’s carefully curated spin that it is exceptionally well-led and performing exceptionally well in comparison to other provinces is fraying at the edges.
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Africa’s Public Finances Are in a Mess: A New Book Explains Why and What to Do
Public finance is the means through which societies either raise living standards or entrench dependence.
Despite President’s Promise, Joburg Protesters Say They Still Have No Water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
A R7-Billion Dam but No Tap Water for Local Villagers in Lesotho
“We host this project. But we do not benefit,” says village spokesperson
IEC Commits to Make Voting Easier for People With Disabilities
Only 15 out of 18,000 voting officials in the Western Cape identified as having a disability in 2024 elections
Pay Back the Money: Agreement Between City of Tshwane and Labour Unions to Address Approved Salary Increases Is Welcomed
I welcome the agreement reached between the City of Tshwane and the labour unions representing city employees to repay the approved, but never paid, staff salary increases from many years ago.
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Quick Explainer: What Causes Changes in the Rand Exchange Rate?
Why the “commodities boom” has made a difference
Teenager Beaten to Death for Stealing Cellphone and Cash
Sinethemba Mxhaso, 18, was beaten to death by members of his community in Philippi on Wednesday
Law on Naming Sexual Offence Suspects Challenged in Court
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development is opposing the application