Social Housing and the Future of Cape Town’s Inner-City
Affordable housing in the inner city is no longer a dream, says MEC
Government
Kenny Kunene Resignation
GOOD notes the resignation of Kenny Kunene from his positions as Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport and as a Proportional Representation Councillor in the City of Johannesburg. While questions remain regarding his relationship with murder-accused Katiso “TK” Molefe, we acknowledge Kunene’s decision to step aside as a responsible and necessary step in defence of public trust.
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Artscape Social Housing Development Moves Ahead
1,476 social housing units planned at 16-storey development
Cape Town Protesters Bang Pots
Over 100 people have starved to death in Gaza
Emfuleni Could Be Placed Under Full Administration
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the report submitted by the Gauteng Legislature’s Committee for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) to the Legislature on the total collapse and ongoing financial troubles of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging). The report, covering the period from 2016–2025, clearly shows that Emfuleni’s […]
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Fish Hoek’s Water Infrastructure Problem Is Critical and Life-Threatening
The ongoing water infrastructure problem in Fish Hoek, caused by crumbling systems, has reached critical proportions, with major leaks occurring almost daily and leading to the formation of sinkholes and potholes. A large sinkhole that formed on Wednesday evening in the busy Corsair Street in Sun Valley, Fish Hoek, already caused injuries when two vehicles […]
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Limpopo Megaproject Sued Over “Stolen” Rocks
Subcontractor removed R12-million worth of white rock from private land
How Cheap Chinese Imports of African Fabrics Has Hurt the Famous ‘Nana-Benz’ Women Traders
Chinese manufactured cloth has undermined the monopoly on the trade of Dutch African print textiles that Togolese traders once enjoyed.
Time for GNU Partners to Park Political Manoeuvring and Focus on Their Day Jobs
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General 23 July 2025 Party political manoeuvring in the Government of National Unity is a distraction, defocusing the State from its parallel priorities to grow the economy and meet its Constitutional obligations to provide social justice. Partners in political coalitions generally don’t concur on all policy issues. Parties in successful […]
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Ghana’s Security Strategy Has Kept Terror Attacks at Bay: What Other Countries Can Learn From Its Approach
Ghana stands out in west Africa as a nation that hasn’t experienced terrorist attacks. Its proactive, multi-faceted strategies offer a blueprint for neighbours.
Protesters Call for Scrapping Changes to Labour Laws
Labour department says amendments are necessary to counter growing unemployment
Nkabane Removal: Accountability or Merely a Calculated Move?
In two notable statements, the Presidency recently announced that Mr Buti Manamela has been promoted from Deputy Minister of Higher Education to Minister, and that Dr Nobuhle Nkabane thanks South Africa for the opportunity she had to serve in this role. It is still unclear where the ANC will deploy her next – or whether […]
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Lesotho Claims There Are Illegal Military Training Camps on SA Farms
Security chiefs say youths are lured by Malata Naha group to fight for return of territories to Lesotho, but an opposition politician claims it’s a ruse
Will the Employment Equity Act Transform Companies or Slow Growth?
DA’s Michael Bagraim debates Just Share’s Kwanele Ngogela
Who bears responsibility When Children Die Due to Funding Cuts?
Both the US and Mozambican governments have failed
People Have to Relieve Themselves in Open Fields in This Eastern Cape Town
Centane does not have enough working public toilets
Red Flags Raised Over New Shelter for Durban’s Homeless
The eThekwini municipality’s Sakhithemba Homeless Shelter in Illovo is about 25 kilometres from Durban’s city centre
Operation Dudula Faces off Against Human Rights Organisations in “Misguided” Protest
Anti-immigration group wants to close down “unpatriotic” organisations
Cape Town’s Budget Is Politically Convenient and Financially Punitive
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament 17 July 2025 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis’s attempt to paint critics of the City’s 2025/26 budget as enemies of the poor is disingenuous and misleading. His attack on the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) for challenging the legality of linking […]
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Freedom Front Plus Tentatively Supports Premier’s Budget, Votes Against Legislature’s Budget
On Thursday, the Northern Cape Legislature debated the budget votes for the Premier and the Legislature. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) voted against the Legislature’s budget and supported the Premier’s budget, albeit with serious reservations. The entire provincial government revolves around these two budget votes. The Legislature’s primary function is oversight of departments and […]
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George Building Collapse: Municipality Must Be Given the CBE Report to Act
GOOD Statement by Chantelle Kyd,GOOD George Councillor 17 July 2025 We welcome the announcement that Minister Dean Macpherson will be meeting with the families of the victims of the George building collapse. These families deserve the truth, accountability, and ultimately, closure. It is a necessary and humane step forward. But we also reiterate our urgent […]
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Eastern Cape Game Reserves Challenge Wind Farm Approval in Court
Game park owners and environmentalists say turbines will spoil scenic landscapes, damage tourism and threaten endangered birds
KZN Government Fails to Pay Crèches Despite Court Order
Payments have been “sporadic and inconsistent”, says Legal Resources Centre
President Dismisses Proposals to Make South Africa a Winning Country
(Budget Vote Debate: Presidency) Since its inception in 1994, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has been part of every Parliament, and has always maintained a constructive and positive approach. We will continue in this same vein, because we must find solutions to secure a better future for all. So, it is counterproductive when President […]
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