Dump Site Fire Leaves Maseru Residents in Choking Smoke for Days
The Ha Tšosane community has been fighting to close and relocate the dump for years
Government
Lesufi’s Office Fails to Back up His Claim About Immigrants
The Gauteng Premier vowed to destroy informal settlements, claiming that most of their residents are undocumented immigrants
MPs Debate South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The country had a legal and moral obligation to act, says international relations director-general
The Widows Who Wait: The Compensation Fund’s Endless Delays
“I was promised payment months ago, but I’m still waiting.”
Remove the Barriers to SRD Grant Access
The GOOD Party calls on the government to immediately remove all pre-qualification barriers to accessing the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. In a society plagued by staggering unemployment, stagnant wages, and deepening inequality, social assistance must be designed to reach people quickly, not to exclude them through bureaucratic red tape.
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Cachalia Is Right
The Acting Minister of Police is right to be concerned. There is ‘No proper plan in Cape Town to deal with gang violence’.
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SAPS HQ Fiasco: MPs Lose Patience With Public Works Minister
Committee members want to see the forensic report on Telkom Towers
A Victory for Ditsobotla Residents
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the announcement that national government will directly intervene in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg. The people of Lichtenburg and Coligny have been plagued by the lawlessness and mismanagement characterising the Municipality for years. The Freedom Front Plus along with organisations such as Sakeliga has repeatedly called on […]
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Oversight Visit to Germiston Just a Political Stunt
In the view of the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus), the oversight visit to Germiston by the Ekurhuleni Metro Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, is no more than a transparent political stunt ahead of the upcoming local government elections. After years of disregard, the Mayor is suddenly willing to listen to service delivery complaints – a gesture […]
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Ethiopia’s Mega Dam Has Taken 14 Years to Build: What It Means for the Nile’s 11 River States and Why It’s So Controversial
Egypt and Sudan’s insistence on keeping their historical water shares cannot be considered equitable and reasonable.
Vandals Ruin Eastern Cape Village Water Supply
Only one 10,000-litre reservoir to supply hundreds of households
Zama Educare Offers Toddlers a Space in Crowded Dunoon
Thulani Bashe says she wants to teach children and not just babysit them
Joseph Kabila Is on Trial for Treason in the Drc. What the Case Against the Former President Is All About
Accusations of treason against former DRC president Joseph Kabila are evidence of the fallout between him and his successor.
The Zambian Minister, the Mysterious Businesswoman and Illegal Mining
“There is a new mining order that is coming. Embrace it, but what is illegal, do not tolerate it,” says minister
Compensation for Sick Miners: Only 30% of Claimants Paid Out by Tshiamiso Trust
Most claims do not meet the medical criteria, AGM told
Caught Between Government Departments, Limpopo Families Live with Raw Sewage
Families in Lebawakgomo have tried for years to get someone to stop sewage flowing into their yards
City of Cape Town Pauses Decision to Cut Dial-A-Ride Services
Settlement reached between the municipality and the Western Cape Network on Disability
High Court Judgment Halting Dial-A-Ride Cuts Welcomed
The GOOD Party warmly welcomes today’s rational and just decision by the Western Cape High Court ordering the City of Cape Town to halt its planned cuts to the Dial-a-Ride service and immediately restore it to pre-announcement levels.
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BBC Has a Long History in Africa. New Book Offers a Critical Take on the Broadcaster
The end of colonisation did not dismantle the BBC’s operation – the style was already embedded in the broadcasting system.
MBDA’s Success Proves That Good Governance, Without Political Interference, Works
The exceptional performance of the Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), 81% for the 2024/25 financial year, clearly proves that good governance free from political interference delivers tangible results. Achieving this milestone, under the leadership of the MBDA’s CEO, Mr Anele Qaba, and his dedicated team, demonstrates that clean governance, strong leadership and accountability are a […]
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Tshwane Metro Petitions Disappear
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands an urgent investigation into the mysterious disappearance of four petitions submitted by the party on 29 May 2025 during a Tshwane Metro Council meeting. The party submitted four petitions – concerning power outages in Ward 55, the Hillcrest public swimming pool, illegal buildings in Ward 98 and a […]
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Time to Tackle the Real Causes of Crime
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. NOTE TO EDITORS: This speech was delivered in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament during the Subject for discussion: Condemning the recent surge in shootings in the Western Cape and holding SAPS and Parole Board accountable for failing to protect citizens.
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Taxi Strike Leaves Durban Commuters Stranded
Taxi associations annoyed by impounding of vehicles
Answers Demanded Regarding Dangerous R510 Route and Questionable Tender Allocation
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands answers from the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) regarding its handling of the R510 road project between Northam and Thabazimbi, which poses a serious threat to public safety. According to a report by Thabazimbi Fire and Rescue, there have been 38 accidents on this road in just […]
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