Durban’s Metrorail: It’s a Bumpy Ride
Trains are late, slow and often empty
South Africa
What the SA Human Rights Commission Is Doing to Advance Queer Rights
SAHRC is involved in a number of initiatives including high-profile litigation
SA’s National Bird Threatened as Numbers Crash
Blue Crane conservation status moved to “vulnerable” after steep population decline since 2010, with Western Cape’s Overberg region worst affected
Arrest of Former Transnet Executives Welcomed
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the arrest of four former Transnet executives. The individuals voluntarily surrendered to the police yesterday and subsequently appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on charges of fraud, corruption, and contravention of the Public Finance Management Act and the Companies Act. One of the accused, Brian […]
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A Political Plot With Deadly Consequences
GOOD Statement by Robin Hendrikse,GOOD Stellenbosch Municipality Councillors 30 June 2025 The picturesque town of Stellenbosch has become the backdrop to a deeply disturbing political saga marked by violence, fear, and loss. Today, the trial of those accused of orchestrating the 2019 murder of former DA Deputy Mayor Cameron Mcako is set to continue in […]
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New Book Tells the Life of Veteran Activist Mandla Majola
The book was written by two professors from the United States
Advancing Justice Through Water, Housing, and Sustainability
“The City of Tshwane’s recent achievements during the last two Council meetings and today at Hammanskraal prove that caring governments can deliver spatial, social, economic and environmental justice for South Africa”, says GOOD’s Councillor Sarah Mabotsa, the Tshwane Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Development and Spatial Planning.
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CSA Confirm Women’s Emerging Academy Touring Squad Heading to Namibia
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is pleased to announce the 15-player Women’s Emerging Academy squad set to embark on a...
DA’s Withdrawal: Stunts Over Solutions
South Africa does not need parties walking away from dialogue. It needs leadership that can engage with complexity, manage disagreement maturely, and stay the course. The DA’s decision to abandon the National Dialogue, while clinging to its GNU positions, exposes the contradiction in its stance.
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Government Taking Action to Keep Learners Safe
Response to article: Sex offenders in schools: how government botched a crucial learner safety project
We Need to Change the Law on Gender Recognition
Ordinary administrative tasks are fraught with risk for trans people
Comrades Must Be the Precedent Against Greenwashing Sporting Events
GOOD Statement by Kaden Arguile,GOOD National Youth Chairperson 27 June 2025 The GOOD Party calls on Comrades Marathon organisers to remove fossil fuel sponsors from its event entirely. The removal of Engen from the iconic South African event was a victory against the normalised practice of greenwashing in our sports.Only for Astron Energy to be […]
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How Big Consulting Firms Are Cashing in on the Climate Crisis
Multinational firms are benefitting from “just transition” funding while serving the world’s largest fossil fuel companies
Lottery Licence Evaluators Had No Lottery Experience
Audit firms refused to get involved because of “reputational risk”
Cape Town Budget of Burdens, Not Benefits
GOOD Statement by Anton Louw,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 Madam Speaker While the DA vocally opposes tariff hikes in Johannesburg and Tshwane, the 2 metros we like to compare ourselves with and both governed […]
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Budget: Cape Town’s Deadly Divide
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 […]
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Annual KFC Mini-Cricket National Seminar to Honour Volunteer Coaches
JOHANNESBURG: Each year, Cricket South Africa (CSA), in partnership with KFC, proudly recognises the passionate individuals who dedicate their time...
Government Still Has No Plan to Replace US HIV Funding
A petition calls on the health department to release an emergency plan
Proteas Men’s Squad Announced for T20i Tri-Series Against Zimbabwe and New Zealand
JOHANNESBURG: Proteas Men’s head coach Shukri Conrad has named a 14-player squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) tri-series against...
Late Judgments Have Increased. Here’s What’s Being Done to Fix the Problem
The Chief Justice plans a full rollout of Court Online for civil matters by 2026 to reduce backlogs
Police Officers Protest Against Rape and Sexual Harassment in Their Ranks
The protest follows the alleged rape of a trainee by an instructor at the Tshwane Training College
Proteas Men and Women Set for Double-Header Action in New Zealand
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) are excited to announce a white-ball tour that will feature...
How Many Sex Offenders Are There in Our Schools?
In spite of government promises, only one teacher in 10 has been screened
Brainwashed by Plastic: What Needs to Be Done?
Episode four in GroundUp’s video series on microplastics