WHO IS GOOD
Who GOOD is, its history and what the party represents.
GOOD is a South African political party dedicated to building a fair, prosperous, and united country. We are led by our founder, Patricia De Lille, who currently serves as the Minister of Tourism.
We are a party led by GOOD people, fighting every day to create a GOOD life for every GOOD South African. We stand up for a nation that has zero tolerance for racism, gender discrimination, corruption, and poverty, and we are not afraid to tackle these challenges head-on and honestly.
Our History
- February 2019: GOOD officially registered as a political party.
- May 2019: Just three months after registering, we contested the National and Provincial elections. Out of 48 contesting parties and 19 brand-new parties, GOOD was one of only two new political movements to earn seats in the National Assembly and a seat in the Western Cape Provincial Legislature.
- 2021: Contesting local government elections for the first time, we focused on roughly 40 of South Africa’s 257 municipalities. Our vision resonated across the country, electing 49 GOOD councillors across four provinces.
What we Stand for
GOOD fully supports the vision for South Africa encapsulated in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. We are proud social democrats committed to four non-negotiable pillars:
- Social Justice: Eradicating poverty and ending all forms of discrimination.
- Spatial Justice: Overcoming the divided spatial legacies of our cities and towns.
- Economic Justice: Opening up real opportunities and fair growth for all citizens.
- Environmental Justice: Protecting our natural environment and resources for future generations.
The GOOD Values
TRUTH
Politics as usual has earned a reputation of being dishonest and immune from the truth.
Leadership is a privilege. It is a privilege we will never abuse. We will lead in truth – even when the truth is not popular.
SOLIDARITY
We recognise the critical bonds that exist between us. This is the foundation of our society.
The progress and success of the country that we share, that we call home, depends on strengthening these bonds.
JUSTICE
The centuries of oppression and exclusion that is our country’s history still linger today.
We believe in a South Africa built on spatial, social, economic and environmental justice.
TRUST
Trust is something that is earned through truth.
Our pledge is to be truthful and trustworthy.
EQUITY
South Africa remains a state of deep-rooted inequalities.
Despite progress, democracy hasn’t reversed that.
Equity is an outcome of addressing inequality.
SUSTAINABILITY
The world’s climate is changing faster than scientists initially expected.
We are consuming and destroying the natural resources that give us life.
If we do not act, now, our environment will not be able to sustainably and reliably provide us with the homes, food and water that we and our children will need.
SERVICE
Public service is service of the public.
Political power must embody the privilege to serve, not to be served.
The GOOD Leadership
Patricia de Lille
Leader
Trade-unionist. Anti-apartheid fighter. Western Cape MEC for Social Development (2010 – 2011), and the longest-serving Mayor of Cape Town (2011 – 2018). Under her leadership Cape Town was ranked the #1 city in the SA Government Performance Index, achieving more clean audits than any SA metro or previous Mayors of Cape Town. She served as the Minister of Public Works (2019 – 2023), and currently serves as the Minister of Tourism.
Brett Herron
Secretary General
Brett is a qualified Lawyer & former MMC for Transport & Urban Development in the City of Cape Town. He has an MSc in Cities from London School of Economics & Politics (LSE). Brett believes in servant leadership and strives through GOOD towards creating a better life for all the citizens of our country. He currently serves as a Member of Parliament, and previously served as a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature.
Suzette Little
Deputy Secretary General
Suzette Little has had a long career in financial, business, and political fields. Woman empowerment is one of her many passions. Through community involvement, she assists in the formation of NGOs, NPOs, co-operatives, and ward initiatives. She previously served in the City of Cape Town as the MMC for Social Development, and then as the mayor’s representative in Cape Town North. She currently serves as GOOD’s Caucus Leader in the City of Cape Town.
Matthew Cook
National Chairperson
Matthew has been involved with community work for over 20 years. In 2003, he committed his life to the service of others when he accepted a calling to become a Traditional Healer. He believes this led to his political involvement as many politicians have forgotten they are public servants. Matthew joined GOOD in early 2019 and was a National and Provincial candidate. In 2021, he was the Campaign Manager for Joburg and a Ward and PR candidate. In 2022, Matthew was appointed as GOOD’s Gauteng Political Manager.
Thabo Charles Pheku
Deputy National Chairperson
Thabo served as a ward committee member from 2009 to 2014, and as a Chairperson for SANCO until 2015 in Ward 102, Tshwane. He is one the individuals that led the formalization of the informal settlement which is now known as Ext. 9 in Zithobeni. Thabo joined GOOD in 2022, and was our candidate for the first by-election contested outside of the Western Cape. His successful campaign saw GOOD become the second biggest opposition in the ward – a record finish. In 2023 he was appointed as a regional organiser in Tshwane.
The GOOD party is led by GOOD people, fighting to create a GOOD life for every GOOD South African.
Rachel “Madeda” Wapad
Women’s Representative
Rachel serves as a PR councillor in the Sol Plaatje Municipality in the Northern Cape. She previously served as a Ward Councillor in the municipality in 2016. Rachel describes herself as a foot soldier who cares for her community at large. She is also a Woman’s Representative and Deputy Secretary for the provincial branch of the South African Local Government Association.
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