Social Housing and the Future of Cape Town’s Inner-City
Affordable housing in the inner city is no longer a dream, says MEC
infrastructure
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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Lesotho at Risk of Economic Collapse After Aid Cuts and Trump’s Tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
Artscape Social Housing Development Moves Ahead
1,476 social housing units planned at 16-storey development
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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Ekurhuleni Imposes Unfair Requirements on Residents
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Ekurhuleni Metro’s decision to abolish the reconnection fee for stolen power cables – a significant victory for which the party fought long and hard. However, the new process and requirements for cable replacement are unnecessarily time-consuming and may further inconvenience residents already affected by power outages. On […]
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Limpopo Megaproject Sued Over “Stolen” Rocks
Subcontractor removed R12-million worth of white rock from private land
Centurion Should Be Declared a Disaster Area
Centurion in the Tshwane Metro should be declared a disaster area after yet another sinkhole formed in Lyttelton on Sunday. There are currently 64 sinkholes in Centurion, highlighting the urgent need to rehabilitate the area, and maintain or replace water and sewage infrastructure. The latest sinkhole in Jade Avenue, Lyttelton, formed after tree roots grew […]
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Mogale City’s Failure to Protect and Maintain Infrastructure Leads to Total Collapse
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) chairperson of the Gauteng Legislature’s Committee on Environmental Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Development confronted the Mayor of the Mogale City Local Municipality, (Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift), Lucky Sele, about the total collapse of this once-prosperous area in the Cradle of Humankind. Mayor Sele appeared before the Committee on Tuesday to […]
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Augrabies Communities Struggle to Get Clean Water
Department of Water intervenes as Kai !Garib battles frequent water interruptions, infrastructure failures and dirty tap water
Urgent Action Needed on Stormwater Infrastructure Crisis in Idas Valley
GOOD Statement by Marius van Stade,GOOD Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor 23 July 2025 The GOOD Party Stellenbosch is calling on the Stellenbosch Municipality to urgently address a growing stormwater infrastructure crisis affecting residents of Lindida, Idas Valley. The problem stems from uncontrolled stormwater runoff from the Idas Valley Nature Area, which flows into a narrow water […]
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Limpopo Villagers Block Road
Mopani District Municipality says it is using tankers for Ga-Sekgopo while it awaits approval for a water infrastructure grant
Support for SOPOA’s Legal Action Against City of Cape Town
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) wholeheartedly supports the legal action taken by SAPOA (The South African Property Owners Association) against the City of Cape Town for excessive tariff hikes. SOPOA filed an urgent application with the Western Cape High Court to review and set aside three tariffs implemented by the City of Cape Town […]
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Who bears responsibility When Children Die Due to Funding Cuts?
Both the US and Mozambican governments have failed
Now That the George Building Collapse CBE Report Is Public, It Must Be Tabled in Council
GOOD Statement by Chantelle Kyd ,GOOD George Councillor 19 July 2025 The GOOD Party welcomes the decision by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson to publicly release the Council for the Built Environment’s (CBE) investigation report into the George building collapse. The press conference was emotionally charged, with the families of the victims making […]
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R400-Million and Eight Years Later…
New contractor has been appointed but work has stalled again
Pressure Mounts in Gauteng’s Rural Safety Landscape
Pressure is mounting in Gauteng’s rural safety landscape due to an ever-increasing number of informal settlements, often lacking adequate planning, essential services and job opportunities. This phenomenon unintentionally transforms rural areas into dumping grounds, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and creating new challenges for rural safety. Gauteng’s agricultural sector is under strain despite the allocation of R671 […]
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Green Energy and Protecting Nature Get the Thumbs up in Climate Change Study in 68 Countries
New study finds that people in 12 African countries don’t fully accept that extreme weather disasters are caused by climate change. More public awareness is needed.
Gauteng Health Department’s Poor Handling of Clinic Doctors’ Employment
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) reproached the Gauteng Department of Health for its clumsy attempt to dismiss clinic doctors and then rehire them as service providers, despite a critical shortage of doctors at clinics and hospitals. During the Gauteng Legislature’s debate on the Department’s 2025/26 budget, the Freedom Front Plus expressed its disapproval of […]
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The Reasons Behind Gauteng Government’s Decline
(Budget debate on Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)) During yesterday’s Budget debate for the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned that the province’s decline is exacerbated by unstable coalitions, a shortage of skills and a lack of funds. These challenges undermine […]
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Human Settlements’ Shrinking Lifeline
The R6,061 billion budget allocated to the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements may sound impressive, but a 20% reduction in housing subsidies leaves the province’s indigent getting the short end of the stick once again. This reduction, coupled with an alarming 88% cut in capital asset payments, signals a drastic decline in the Department’s ability […]
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Human Waste Flows Through the Streets of Hout Bay
Residents call for the City to urgently fix the problem to prevent “a health emergency”
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development Runs the Risk of Another Hoërskool Driehoek Tragedy
(Budget Debate of Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development) During the recent Budget Debate for the new financial year, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development that it is running the risk of another tragedy similar to what transpired at Hoërskool Driehoek. The Freedom Front Plus added that the Department […]
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Lesotho Dams Authority Fights Back in “Legally Baseless” Court Case
Court applicants say the LHDA has failed to compensate them adequately after they were displaced