Right-wing South African politicians intent on peddling misinformation abroad in an effort to decelerate post-apartheid transformation at home must be stopped. The South African Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech, but this right does not extend to lies used as weapons to commit economic treason against the nation.
The GOOD Party calls on the Government of National Unity to implement the instructions of the Gauteng High Court to increase the value of the Social Relief of Distress Grant and extend it to all qualifying citizens in compliance with the Constitution.
The GOOD Party welcomes the robust dialogue between South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and municipalities in the Cape Winelands.
The African National Congress, GOOD, Economic Freedom Fighters, Freedom Front Plus and the Patriotic Alliance are disappointed that Provincial Police Commissioner, General Patekile has backtracked on his initial agreement to meet with members of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature.
GOOD Statement by Brett Herron ,GOOD Secretary General 31 January 2025 The GOOD Party notes that Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 5pm on Friday. Although disappointing, it…
This week, President Ramaphosa passed the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill. A measure to ensure the protection of our coastlines and the delicate biodiversity that exists there. GOOD applauds the stricter punishments for ocean spillage incidents yet, the Bill continues to ignore the critical handicaps faced in this specialized field. We cannot attempt to enact this Bill without the resources, personnel or structures in place.
The GOOD Party has made submissions regarding the proposed sale and development of the Woodstock Hospital site. The Public Participation Process closes today, 31 January. The site, renamed Cissie Gool House, has become a crucial refuge for those displaced by housing inequalities in Cape Town. It is currently home to approximately 900 residents, many of whom are vulnerable individuals and families.
The GOOD Party in George welcomes the handing over of a forensic report into the May 2024 Building Collapse to the police.
The GOOD Party joins the collective with a sigh of relief that Eskom’s proposed 36.15% tariff hike was not granted by energy regulator Nersa. However, the increase of 12.74% for the financial year 2025/26, 5.36% for 2026/27, and 6.19% for 2027/28 will be a major blow to indebted consumers.
Given the regressed audit outcomes and findings of the Auditor General, the GOOD Party is further reassured of our 2024 decision to support a leadership change in the City of Tshwane.