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Cape Town’s Rundown Rental Stock and Hostels -“No Money” Is a Political Choice, Not a Truth

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GOOD Statement by Suzette Little,GOOD Deputy Secretary-General & City of Cape Town Caucus Chairperson 14 June 2025 The crisis of maintenance in Cape Town’s rundown rental stock and hostels is not a result of budgetary constraints, it’s the product of deliberate political neglect. This is not about a lack of funds. It’s about a lack […]

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Ekurhuleni’s Reckless Cutting of Schools’ Power Stopped

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) acted swiftly and decisively after the Ekurhuleni Metro began disconnecting electricity to public schools over alleged outstanding property rates accounts. Yesterday, Ekurhuleni initiated a process to cut the power to 98 public schools within the Metro without prior notice or consultation. In response, Freedom Front Plus councillors in the […]

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R45 Billion Needed to Repair Free State Roads

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The Free State Department of Roads acknowledged in its briefing of the Infrastructure Portfolio Committee that R30 billion and R15 billion are needed to repair tarred and gravel roads in the province, respectively. This staggering amount is equivalent to the total budget of the Free State government for the new financial year. In April 2023, […]

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Western Cape Budget 2.0: Still Missing the Mark

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GOOD Speech by Brett Herron ,GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament 11 June 2025 *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s debate on the Western Cape Budget The 2025 Western Cape Budget 2.0, which had the opportunity to […]

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National Dialogue Long Overdue

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GOOD Statement by Brett Herron ,GOOD Secretary General 10 June 2025 President Ramaphosa’s announcement of a National Convention on 15 August to launch a National Dialogue is a long-overdue step toward renewing South Africa’s social contract. Nearly a year has passed since political parties signed the Statement of Intent of the Government of National Unity […]

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ANC Destroys Job Opportunities, Infrastructure and Jeopardises Water Supply in North West

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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) yesterday emphasised in the North West Legislature during debates on the high unemployment rate and water crisis affecting residents that these issues are a direct consequence of poor ANC governance and trite policies. At present, North West has by far the highest unemployment rate in South Africa – it […]

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Empowering Youth for the 4IR Just an Illusion in South Africa

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(Parliamentary debate: Skills in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Empowering the youth for changing economic participation) It is ironic that South Africa is debating the empowerment of youth for the Fourth Industrial Revolution while many learners are still struggling to master the basic skills of reading, writing and comprehension. In addition to academic […]

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Municipality’s Reckless Firearm Procurement: A Threat to Public Safety

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GOOD Statement by Keagen Gertse,GOOD Drakenstein Councillor & Caucus Whip 10 June 2025 The GOOD Party in Drakenstein is gravely concerned by the Municipality’s reckless and unlawful procurement of firearms, effectively turning the municipality into a lawless “Wild West.” Despite not yet being recognised as an official institution licensed to own or carry firearms, Drakenstein […]

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Over a Thousand Families Face Losing Income as NMBM Decays Under ANC Coalition

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The news that Goodyear South Africa is closing its manufacturing plant in Uitenhage/Kariega comes as a severe blow to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) and the local economy. More than a thousand workers and their families face an uncertain future. This is a Metro where unemployment already stands at a staggering 33% and the […]

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Mfuleni Taxi Rank Shooting: A Lived Experience of a Failing System

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GOOD Statement by Jonathan Cupido ,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor & Caucus Whip 06 June 2025 Today’s events at the Mfuleni taxi rank are yet another tragic reminder of a system in crisis, a lived reality for too many commuters who navigate our public transport interchanges in constant fear. The GOOD Party is deeply […]

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Every Farm Murder a Loss for the South African Economy

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(Parliamentary debate: assessing state response and policy gaps in addressing rural safety and food security in South Africa) Farm murders are a serious problem in South Africa and cannot be ignored. The memorial wall at Nampo, bearing the names of over 2 800 murdered farmers, is a heartbreaking testament to this. To understand the context […]

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Whistle-Blowers Should Enjoy Protection in Country Where Corruption Is Rampant

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(Parliamentary debate: Protection of whistle-blowers through the implementation of robust laws guaranteeing anonymity, job security and legal support for those reporting corruption) In a country like South Africa, where corruption is rampant, it is of the utmost importance to protect whistle-blowers in every possible way to safeguard their lives and futures. The media reports on […]

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Government Should Do More to Protect This ‘Essential for Human Survival’ Species

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This morning at the South African Bee Industry Organisation, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in Gauteng emphasised that comprehensive steps should be taken to protect bees. The party was one of the guest speakers at BEECON’s 2025 Conference in Centurion, Pretoria. Conference attendees were reminded that the cultivation of approximately one-third of all food […]

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