Property
Court Order Stops Shacks From Being Built on District Six Land
State-owned land is reserved for land claims that will take several years to process
Unfinished Lottery-Funded Old Age Home in Mpumalanga Is Being Looted
But National Lotteries Commission says it can’t pay for security
How Rural Communities Can Help Fix Their Water Supply
Communities do not have to be passive victims of municipal failures
Drakenstein’s “Luxury Frenzy” Threatens to Price Out the Poor
The GOOD Party in Drakenstein is concerned about the ever emerging and development of luxury residential, rental, and commercial estates appearing almost overnight in Drakenstein.
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District Six Families Vow to Fight Eviction
“Who would have thought back then that it would have turned out like this today” says 69-year-old resident
‘Big 4’ Priorities for 2026 SONA
When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation address this week, he cannot afford to bask in the green shoots of the economy that emerged last year.
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Corruption-Riddled Lottery Projects Incomplete Despite Promised R65-Million
After three years of no progress, their fate is still to be decided according to the NLC
Two-Year Delay on Cape Town’s Affordable and Inclusionary Housing Policy Deepens Crisis
There is no denying that Cape Town faces a deepening housing and affordability crisis. Despite this, we see no sense of urgency from those in power; instead, we are met with denialism and deflection.
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Joburg’s Old Drill Hall Now an Arts Sanctuary
Once the site of the 1956 Treason Trial and later a prosthetic limb factory, the building has been brought to life with art installations and greenery
Judge Gets Tough on Incompetent Lawyers
Divorce lawyer told to pay costs on punitive scale. Liquidation lawyers told to refund fees.
Nigel Pensioners Unable to Pay Municipal Arrears
Alra Park pensioners want indigent relief and debt cancellation
25 Years Ago Their Land Was Taken From Them. They Still Haven’t Been Compensated
The community of Ha Rapokolana was moved for the Mohale Dam which supplies water to South Africa
We Demand Accountability Over Franschhoek High Performance Centre
GOOD Stellenbosch Councillor Grechard Petersen welcomes the investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into Swimming South Africa (SSA) regarding the Franschhoek High Performance Centre, amid serious allegations of maladministration and the possible mismanagement of more than R50 million in public funds, from a project estimated to cost approximately R111 million.
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Fetakgomo Tubatse Council Adopts Motion Regarding Property Rates and Service Charges
The Council of the Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (Burgersfort, Ohrigstad, Steelpoort) has adopted a motion by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calling for a comprehensive investigation into the affordability of property rates, service charges and rebates. This is an important victory for residents and businesses under severe financial strain. The cost of living has […]
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Startling Allegation That 75% of Funds Meant for Western Cape Crime Intelligence-Gathering Equipment Was “Reallocated”
The country’s top police generals have made extraordinary allegations of impropriety against each other over the past six months since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi called a press conference where he accused suspended-Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of an inappropriate relationship with a member of a crime cartel.
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‘Morally Confused’ Cape Town Budget Adjustments Rejected
Speech by Chad Davids, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the City of Cape Town Municipality Council Meeting
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Living in Limbo: Eight Years Later Families Are Still in Community Hall
City says it has “identified possible relocation areas” but gives no timeline
How Informal Businesses Are Reduced to Rubble
The rules make it almost impossible to run an informal business legally
Action and Transparency Needed Regarding Devastating Franschhoek Veld Fires
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is seriously concerned about the ongoing veld fires affecting Franschhoek, which have already caused extensive damage. These fires pose a direct threat to the community’s historical heritage, infrastructure and unique natural environment. The fires, which began on 7 January 2026 in the Langrug area, have since destroyed more than […]
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We Demand Action to Address Foot-And-Mouth Disease and Stray Animals in Modimolle-Mookgophong
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) tabled a motion to the Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality calling for decisive action to combat the growing problem of stray animals and the spread of animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease. The motion demands that the Municipality draft and implement new, enforceable by-laws to ensure the safety of residents and protect […]
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Lekwa’s Poor Maintenance of Roads and Pavements Poses Risks
The Lekwa Local Municipality (Standerton and Morgenzon) has a persistent tendency not to fully repair roads and sidewalks after carrying out work. This seriously endangers residents. The Municipality has been digging trenches for water pipes and power cables for over a year, yet the work is left unfinished. Trenches remain open, pavements and roads are […]
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District Six Families Ordered to Vacate Searle Street Cottages
Five families who have fought their eviction for years have lost their court battle
Social Housing Set to Be Built at Salt River Market This Year
Funding is secured, but about 50 families living in an informal settlement still need to be relocated