The GOOD Party in Drakenstein has raised serious concerns regarding the Municipality’s "Minimum Competency Levels" (MMC) report, which continues to favour high-level senior managers while excluding the hard-working general staff, clerks, and cleaners from professional growth and performance rewards.
Statement by Matthew Cook, GOOD National Chairperson & City of Johannesburg Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during City of Johannesburg Council Meeting
Speech by Brett Herron, Unite for Change Leadership Council member and GOOD member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the SOPA debate
This year’s budget was delivered at a time of cautious optimism, a relatively stable macroeconomic outlook and an upgrade by S&P Global Ratings. But stability on paper must translate into tangible outcomes for the most vulnerable.
The Spatial Development Framework is a crucial tool for addressing key challenges in the Garden Route District Municipality. I'd like to highlight two critical areas that require attention.
The City of Johannesburg cannot claim to be serious about economic inclusion while spraying informal traders with water cannons in the name of bylaw enforcement.
The GOOD Party has formally declared its opposition to the City of Cape Town’s decision to auction off approximately 50 public properties, including the historic Good Hope Centre.
GOOD notes Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s 2026 State of the Province Address and his claims that water supply has been restored in several affected areas.
As Premier Lesufi prepares to deliver his 2026 State of the Province Address later today, GOOD calls on him to deliver an honest account of progress, clear explanations for unfulfilled commitments, and concrete, time-bound actions for the many challenges facing our province.
The Western Cape’s carefully curated spin that it is exceptionally well-led and performing exceptionally well in comparison to other provinces is fraying at the edges.