Africa’s Rocks Hold Ancient Stories. We Need Better Ways to Document and Protect Them
Africa has some of the world’s most important geological landscapes, yet they remain under-represented in digital geoheritage research.
Tourism
Poor Service Delivery Undermines Mpumalanga’s Tourism Potential
While September is celebrated as Tourism Month and offers an opportunity to emphasise the important role of tourism in Mpumalanga, poor service delivery and dilapidated infrastructure are seriously undermining the province’s tourism potential. With the Kruger National Park, the Panorama Route and its location as a gateway to Eswatini and Mozambique, Mpumalanga possesses world-class tourism […]
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Eskom Must Urgently Repair Oudtshoorn’s Power Infrastructure
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on Eskom and the Oudtshoorn Municipality to thoroughly inspect local electricity infrastructure, and to immediately repair and properly maintain it. The latest power outage following damage to Eskom infrastructure has revealed the vulnerability of the region’s power supply and the serious consequences of poor maintenance. Residents of the […]
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Eskom Power Outage Leaves Oudtshoorn and Surrounds in the Dark
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the ongoing power outage that has been affecting Oudtshoorn, Dysselsdorp and the surrounding rural areas for four consecutive days. The power supply was interrupted on Saturday morning, 15 August, at 03:00 after damage to Eskom’s infrastructure. Even though several notices were issued detailing times of when […]
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Plettenberg Bay Robbed of Its Arts Festival
It is disappointing and unacceptable that the Bitou Municipality dragged its feet in appointing a new tourism service provider. Consequently, the Plett Arts Festival cannot take place this year. The mandate of the Plettenberg Bay Tourism Association lapsed on 30 June 2026. The Municipality undertook to award the new tourism services tender by 1 July, […]
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Kouga’s Wastewater Plants Fail and Endanger Public Health
A recent report by the Human Rights Commission (HRC) following an investigation into sewage pollution and the quality of recreational water in the Eastern Cape confirms serious problems that the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) and residents of the Kouga Local Municipality have been pointing out for years. The report clearly shows that the Municipality’s […]
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Independent Studies Required Before Jurisch Park’s Fate Is Decided
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has noted with concern the Hessequa Municipality’s plan to sell Jurisch Park near Riversdale. The party calls on the Municipality not to take any final decision on the proposed sale and commercial development of a portion of Jurisch Park until all relevant independent environmental impact studies have been completed […]
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Fossil Fuels Still Dominate in Africa’s Electricity Future – Study Tracks 3,139 Power Plants
Africa is rapidly expanding electricity generation, but new research shows energy planning must also account for water scarcity and carbon dioxide emissions.
Support for Community-Led Vision to Save Gilray Scout Site
GOOD Party City of Cape Town Councillor Wesley Neumann has reaffirmed his support for the Save Gilray Committee and its vision to preserve the historic Gilray Scout Site as a community asset for future generations.
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Sharks, Seals, Hunters, Tourists – How Wildlife-Human Interactions Matter for Conservation
From Cape Town’s kelp forests to debates over hunting and sharks, human relationships with wildlife are reshaping conservation across South Africa.
Garden Route District Municipality Tables 2026/2027 IDP
Speech by Rosa Louw, GOOD Garden Route District Municipality. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the Garden Route Council Meeting
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Minister Should Intervene to Expedite Repair of Critical Roads and Bridges in Langeberg
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in Langeberg calls for immediate intervention by the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, in the repair of the bridge between Robertson and McGregor as well as the Red Bridge before Bonnievale. It is a dilemma, and the Freedom Front Plus expects solutions to restore normal traffic flow […]
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Patrica Endorses Lukhona Mnguni for Mayor of Johannesburg
Speech by Patricia de Lille, GOOD Leader & Minister of Tourism. *Note to Editor: This speech was given today during the RISE Mzansi Mayoral Launch in Johannesburg
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The Australian Crayfish Invading Our Rivers
Researcher warns of threat to the Okavango Delta
Gauteng Water Crisis in the Spotlight at Sahrc Inquiry
Auditor-General and civil society organisations made submissions on Tuesday
A Football World Cup Is a Global Cultural Exchange. How Will That Work in Trump’s America
On the field, football has the power to bring cultural unity. But crackdowns on immigrants and soaring costs will make it more difficult to attend.
Tshwane Operating Under a Fully Funded Budget
Speech by Sarah Mabotsa, GOOD City of Tshwane Councillor and Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for Economic Development and Spatial Planning. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered today at the City of Cape Town Council Meeting
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Plans to Develop Sokhulumi Region Easier Said Than Done
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) warned the Tshwane Metro that the proposed development of the Sokhulumi region near Bronkhorstspruit, as outlined in its Integrated Development Plan (IDP), cannot proceed without the provision of adequate infrastructure and service delivery. The expansion of agriculture, job creation, and the provision of proper housing and community amenities such […]
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Blyde Chalet Development in Graskop Halted
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes confirmation that the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality has taken formal steps to halt the unlawful development at Blyde Chalet in Louis Trichardt Street, Graskop. These steps follow unrelenting pressure from the Freedom Front Plus in addition to complaints from residents and nearby businesses about the serious failure to […]
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Government Continues to Deny a Just Transition
South Africa has made many global commitments on the world stage and at business conferences regarding its support for a just transition away from fossil fuels and its investment in a greener future.
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Mogale City Sewerage Crisis
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today requested the Gauteng MEC for Environmental Affairs, Evan Botha, to immediately and decisively intervene in the ongoing sewerage crisis in the Mogale City Local Municipality (Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift). The situation has become progressively worse over time with serious and frequent untreated sewage spills occurring at the pump station […]
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Disputes Over Africa’s Ocean Resources: Here’s What Could Help Avoid Them
As ocean uses expand, it will be necessary to reduce disputes because they disrupt the environmental sustainability and equity central to a blue economy.
A Billion Tiny Insects Are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort Hyacinth
350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible
Mpumalanga’s Emakhazeni Fails to Bill Residents as Its Towns Crumble
The municipality ran up a deficit of R21-million in the 2024/25 financial year