Thug Culture in Nigerian Politics: The Links Between State Governors, Funding and Violent Armed Groups
Elections in Nigeria are marked by violence. The 2027 polls risk repeating the deadly cycle.
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Limpopo Stadium Project Soaks up Time and Money
“Why are you investigating our stadium?” asks spokesperson
Campus Violence: How the ANC’s Racial Politics Has Misled Our Youth
The Freedom Front Plus Youth (VF Plus-jeug) strongly condemns the ongoing unrest and vandalism on campuses of the University of the Free State (UFS) fuelled by students claiming that the new financial policy is racially discriminatory, despite clear communication regarding the matter from the University. The University clearly stated that the new arrangements regarding outstanding […]
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Law Clinics Flooded as Home Affairs Blocks Asylum Seekers From the System
Refugee offices are still not processing new applications unless immigrants have a transit visa, despite a court ruling that this is unconstitutional
Tshwane Multi-Party Coalition: Year of Exceptional Growth and Good Governance
The GOOD Party congratulates the multi-party coalition government of the City of Tshwane on the tremendous achievements recorded during the past 12 months since being elected to office by the Tshwane Council in October 2024.
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Buildings Torched During University of the Free State Protests
Students angry at changes to registration system
Trade Is Shaping New Global Power Relations: What This Means for Africa
There has been a rebalancing of global trade dynamics with wide-ranging consequences for international business.
Emfuleni Municipal Manager Should Resign
The ineptitude of the Municipal Manager of the Emfuleni Local Municipality (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal River, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging), April Ntuli, and his failure to properly manage this Municipality should no longer be tolerated. The time has come for him to resign. On 31 March this year, the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC), on which the Freedom […]
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No Water for Nine Weeks
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has urgently appealed to the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, to immediately intervene in the Mafube Local Municipality, where residents have been waiting nearly nine weeks for a water pump so sustainable water supply can be restored to the area. The Free State Department […]
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How Disaster-Ready Are African Countries? Some Progress, but Also Huge Gaps
Some countries are making progress but others still face the challenge of weak coordination.
China and the US Are in a Race for Critical Minerals. African Countries Need to Make the Rules
The competition for Africa’s critical minerals between China and the West presents an opportunity.
Ramaphosa Extends SIU Probe Into Lottery
New investigation will have wider scope than previous one but still excludes some important allegations
Cape Town’s Puppets Perform Across the World
“The Herds” has travelled across the globe to raise awareness about migration and climate change
Cape Winelands: Halt the Unjustified Tariff Hikes
The GOOD Party, a member of Unite for Change, has written to the Cape Winelands District Municipality to raise serious concern over the recent tariff increases imposed by the Breede Valley Municipality, increases which were implemented without adequate public consultation, justification, or consideration for residents already struggling under extreme cost-of-living pressures.
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Pharmacists Can Treat People With HIV, Appeal Court Rules
“Legitimate and compelling public interests” to allow pharmacists to initiate antiretroviral treatment, says judge
Gauteng’s ‘Coloured’ Community Feels Unsafe: Who They Are and Why They’re Discouraged
There is a link between an enduring perception of marginalisation within Coloured communities and real material struggles.
Ethiopia Has Struggled to Build National Unity: Can Its Big New Dam Deliver It?
Symbolic attempts at national unity in Ethiopia managed to achieve only short-lived national pride.
Cape Town Mayor Dismisses 1400% Bill Hikes for Fishers
The GOOD Party has applied to join the South African Property Owners Association’s litigation to have elements of Cape Town’s new tariff regime declared unconstitutional as an intervening party.
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Eastern Cape Families Affected by 2023 Floods to Wait Until Next Year for Houses
Huge housing project launched before the floods is still in initial phase
Male Circumcision Is Made Easier by a Clever South African Invention
Estimates are that one million HIV infections have been prevented, saving the cost of treating and monitoring those cases, and avoiding transmission to partners.
We’re Being Pushed Out, Say Kalk Bay Fishing Families
Massive increase in water bills means they cannot afford to stay
Address Crumbling Housing Before Planning Mega-Cities
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the Ekurhuleni Metro’s constant focus on so-called “mega-city” developments, while existing municipal housing is in a terrible condition. Across the Metro area, thousands of apartments and housing units are literally falling apart. Many of these units are vacant even though there are lots of families, who […]
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Kempton Park Gets a Facelift for G20
It is ironic that with the G20 summit around the corner, Kempton Park’s central business district (CBD) is suddenly getting a lot of attention as part of the Ekurhuleni Metro’s so-called “CBD Revitalisation Programme” led by Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. The Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Roads and Transport Planning, Andile Mngwevu, paid an oversight […]
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