Hundreds March to Demand Release of Activists Detained by Israel
The annual “Walk for Freedom” march in Johannesburg is now in its 16th year
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Universities Can Turn AI From a Threat to an Opportunity by Teaching Critical Thinking
Employers and societies demand graduates who can evaluate information and make sound judgments.
Demonstration Outside Israeli Embassy in Support of Flotilla Activists
Six South Africans are among hundreds of people detained by Israel. They were bringing aid to Gaza.
Aid Is Not a Crime: Release the Gaza Flotilla Activists Now
The GOOD Party heeds the call by Mandla Mandela urging the South African government to “call for the immediate release” of international activists detained by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF). Mandela issued this plea from aboard the Alma, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, before the vessel was intercepted while attempting to break Israel’s inhumane siege on Gaza and deliver much-needed aid.
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Mustafa Barghouti and Jeremy Corbyn Condemn Trump’s Plan for Gaza
The Palestinian politician and British MP spoke at an event in Cape Town on Tuesday
Embrace History and Help Build a Better South Africa
(Parliamentary debate: Establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces) In a country where the economy is not growing, unemployment stands at over 33% and the people are desperate for a job or some form of income, the EFF thinks it would be worthwhile […]
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George Building: Accountability Cannot Be a Closed-Door Affair
The GOOD Party shares the frustration expressed by Members of Parliament this week regarding the lack of progress in holding those responsible for the George building collapse accountable.
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Lesotho Times Editor Wrongfully Arrested, Admits Anti-corruption Agency
The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences accused Mohalenyane Phakela of posing as an officer to obtain documents
SAPS HQ Fiasco: MPs Lose Patience With Public Works Minister
Committee members want to see the forensic report on Telkom Towers
Nepotism Allegations, DA Must Come Clean on Hiring Practices
The nepotism claims reported in Paarl Post (04 Sept 2025), made by a Drakenstein municipal employee, are concerning but not surprising. GOOD raised similar concerns in June this year, when a whistleblower revealed irregularities in the hiring process for general worker posts in the Social Development Department.
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Dozens of Organisations Join Sex Work Decriminalisation Court Case
Cape High Court allows multiple groups to intervene in SWEAT’s challenge to laws criminalising consenting adult sex work
Two Years Later: Joburg’s Inner City Buildings at Risk of Another Usindiso Inferno
The City of Joburg is yet to make its “dark buildings” safe
Buffalo City Wastes Millions on Vanity Projects While Essential Infrastructure Crumbles
More than R200-million blown on mismanaged tourist attractions while beaches are polluted by sewage
We Cannot Surrender the HIV Battle to the Next Generation
South Africa’s battle against HIV and AIDS is a long-term one. Since this country’s conception, we have invested time, resources and vital medical facilities in the pursuit of the eradication of this virus in its entirety from our shores.
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Lesotho’s outdated laws fail to protect threatened plant species
Maximum fine of R200 hasn’t been updated since 1967
Cape Town Doesn’t Need Photo-Ops…
GOOD Speech by Brett Herron. Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s interpellation debate on Affordable Housing
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Breaking New Ground or Breaking Promises?
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 debate on the Housing Waiting List.
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Zero Affordable Housing in the CBD
GOOD Speech by Axolile Notywala, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor. Note to editor: This speech was delivered during today’s council meeting
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Court Rules That Vicious Dogs Can Be Impounded
Theewaterskloof Municipality wins appeal to impound three dogs that attacked visitors on private property in Caledon
Cape Town Journalists Protest Against Israel for Killing Palestinian Reporters
“There is nothing random about what Israel is doing,” says Palestinian journalist
NMBM Authorities Commended for Successfully Cracking down on Kidnapping Syndicate
The relevant authorities in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) are commended for their swift and targeted action, which led to the safe release of 73-year-old kidnapping victim Theresa Minnie. Several suspects were also taken into custody during the subsequent operation. The success of this operation clearly proves that collaboration between various role-players is essential […]
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Inside SA’s Multi-Million Rand Plan to Fill US Funding Void
About R1-billion in replacement funds expected imminently, but more may be approved
Small News Companies PIN Their Hopes on New Google Fund. But Already There’s Controversy
Large chunk of R114-million fund to go to administrators