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GOOD Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s interpellation on Mass Shootings
The post CONFRONTING THE WESTERN CAPE’S MASS SHOOTING CRISIS – COUNTING THE DEAD IS NOT A SAFETY PLAN appeared first on For Good.
Large commercial property owners take aim at the City’s revenue plan
Community activists want the City and Eskom to form a comprehensive team to electrify almost a dozen settlements
Residents believe they are being targeted unfairly for “load reduction”
The Cape Flats was rocked by yet another mass murder on Friday night. Four adults were gunned down inside a home in Bishop Lavis. By Saturday morning, life had moved on. No heightened police presence. No wall-to-wall media coverage. No outrage. In the Cape Flats, violence has become so normalised that mass murder is met with a collective shrug from government and society alike.
The post FOUR DEAD IN BISHOP LAVIS: BUSINESS AS USUAL appeared first on For Good.
More than 100 people have been living at the Fulani Community Hall in Khayelitsha since last week
Hundreds attend meeting in Khayelitsha
The City of Cape Town has promised 12,000 affordable homes
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General 03 July 2025 The GOOD Party is devastated by the spate of gang-related shootings in Mitchell’s Plain, which left five people dead and seven more injured across multiple locations. Our hearts go out to the families mourning loved ones, and to the communities once again living in fear. This […]
The post MITCHELLS PLAIN MASSACRE: ANOTHER TRAGIC SYMPTOM OF A VIOLENT, UNJUST CITY appeared first on For Good.
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General 01 July 2025 Gun violence continues to plague the Western Cape, and the City of Cape Town remains disturbingly unprepared, and seemingly unwilling, to confront the root causes of the crisis. In June, seven people were gunned down in a mass shooting at a home in the Kanana Informal […]
The post GUN VIOLENCE AND SPATIAL INJUSTICE: CAPE TOWN’S DEEPENING CRISIS appeared first on For Good.
The book was written by two professors from the United States
Municipality and Gift of the Givers offer warm meals and clothing to victims
Many Taiwan informal settlement residents are now sleeping at the community hall
GOOD Statement by Axolile Notywala,GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor 26 June 2025 *Note to Editors: This speech was delivered during today’s City of Cape Town Council meeting, Budget Vote Speaker, I RISE today, on behalf of the GOOD Party, to dispel the DA’s pro-poor myth, to call out the DA lies and to highlight […]
The post CAPE TOWN’S DEADLY DIVIDE: THE LIVES LOST TO DA NEGLECT appeared first on For Good.
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
Housing rights group argues the City’s Safe Space shelters do not meet constitutional requirements for alternative accommodation
The Khayelitsha Security and Cleaning Association claim they’ve convinced Shoprite to broker a deal with their members’ companies
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron ,GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament 11 June 2025 Today, on International Day of Play, the GOOD Party stands in defence of every child’s right to play – safely, freely, and with dignity. Play is not a privilege. It is a right, enshrined in Article 31 […]
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GOOD Speech by Brett Herron,GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament 29 May 2025 *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s interpellation on public land under the authority of the Western Cape Government. A week ago, I stood here […]
The post VACANT LAND: FROM OCCUPATION TO OWNERSHIP appeared first on For Good.
Western Cape woman nabbed for drug possession
Police in Cape Town have arrested a 46-year-old woman for the possession of drugs with an estimated street value of R1 million.
Members attached to the Khayelitsha South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Prevention Unit arrested the suspect on Friday, who was found with a large amount of mandrax.
“On Friday, the members were conducting a stop and search operation, when they received information about a premises in T-Block, Sector 6, Site B, Khayelitsha, that is allegedly used as a liquor storage facility.
“The members immediately operationalised the information and on arrival, they found a lady on the premises carrying a big green bag, and found 10 packets of mandrax tablets and four small clear packets also with mandrax tablets.
"When counted in each of the 10 packets, 1 000 units of mandrax tablets were found and inside the four small packets, 100 mandrax tablets were found, with an estimated street value of R1 million,” the police said.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court on Monday for possession of drugs.
Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, commended the efforts of community members, who shared valuable information that led to the recovery of the drugs. – SAnews.gov.za
Edwin
Sun, 04/06/2025 - 09:46
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City of Cape Town teams can only come out when security is available
Beneficiaries using the SASSA Gold Card have until 31 May to swap to the Black Card
Conference places the spotlight on ocean sustainability
As the current holder of the G20 Presidency, South Africa is leading global efforts for ocean sustainability, particularly focusing on advancing sustainable ocean initiatives in Africa.
The country is hosting the 14th International Conference on Southern Hemisphere Meteorology and Oceanography (ICSHMO), which is currently underway in Cape Town.
This premier scientific gathering, being held in Africa for the first time since 1997, brings together renowned meteorologists, oceanographers, and climate scientists to address the unique atmospheric and oceanic challenges of the southern hemisphere.
The five-day event, which kicked off on Monday, is hosted by the National Research Foundation (NRF) through the South African Environmental Observation Network, with support from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).
The conference shows South Africa’s growing influence in global climate science.
Opening the conference, the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, emphasised the urgent need for scientific collaboration to combat the escalating threats of climate change.
“The world is experiencing intensified heatwaves, prolonged droughts, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events that disrupt economies, displace communities, and strain infrastructure,” the department said.
South Africa has witnessed the devastating impact of climate change in repeated floods and recurring droughts.
These events highlight the pressing need for enhanced climate prediction, risk management, and adaptation strategies, all key topics at ICSHMO 2025.
The Deputy Minister stressed the importance of turning scientific knowledge into tangible, actionable solutions.
Through the NRF, the country continues to support cutting-edge research in marine and coastal science, weather forecasting, and climate adaptation, to inform global policy and action.
Gina welcomed the integration of ICSHMO with the Ocean20 initiative, a flagship programme introduced under Brazil’s G20 Presidency, which is designed to promote sustainable ocean governance, and reiterated South Africa’s commitment to leveraging science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development.
The Deputy Minister stressed the importance of equitable access to artificial intelligence, big data and remote sensing technologies, which were transforming climate science, enabling more accurate forecasting, early warning systems, and disaster preparedness.
Collaboration and knowledge-sharing were key to building a more stable and resilient global future, especially for nations that were most vulnerable to climate change.
A group of learners from Luhlaza and Usasazo high schools in Khayelitsha attended the conference and had a special interaction with Gina on the benefits of science for society.
During the opening session, Kenya’s representative for the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Patricia Nying’uro, highlighted the critical role of indigenous knowledge in promoting sustainability. She stated that the extensive knowledge accumulated by indigenous communities over centuries should be utilized to enhance climate action efforts.
NRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, said the conference would provide a vital platform for advancing scientific collaboration, sharing cutting-edge research, and addressing the pressing challenges of climate variability and change in the southern hemisphere.
“The insights and discussions over the next few days will undoubtedly contribute to shaping policies and strategies that enhance climate resilience in our region and beyond,” he stated. – SAnews.gov.za
Gabisile
Tue, 04/01/2025 - 09:39
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GroundUp recently reported that extortionists are targeting schools and informal businesses in Phillipi, Nyanga and Khayelitsha. SAPS Western Cape spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut responds. Extortion is a serious crime that threatens businesses, schools, and individuals, often instilling fear and disrupting livelihoods. In response, the Western Cape police, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies, government …