PLAN TO RAM TONY BLAIR DOWN GAZA’S THROAT WILL EXTEND VIOLENCE AND HATRED
South Africa could add Donald Trump’s America to its case of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice after the US leader green-lighted Israel’s continued destruction of Palestine, should his plan to control Gaza meet with any resistance.
CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF AMBASSADOR NKOSINATHI MTHETHWA
The GOOD Party notes with sadness the passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa.
CAPE TOWN: CITY REMAINS SILENT ON GILRAY SCOUTS SITE SCANDAL
On 26 September 2025, a comprehensive set of questions was submitted to the Mayor of Cape Town regarding the fate of the Gilray Scouts Site in Grassy Park, a public facility that has become a symbol of how the City continues to prioritise private profits over public interest.
GOOD’S MATTHEW COOK ELECTED TO LEAD FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT IN JOHANNESBURG
The GOOD Party congratulates our National Chairperson and City of Johannesburg Councillor, Matthew Cook, on his election as the City of Johannesburg’s Chairperson of Finance Section 79 Oversight Committee.
CITY OF TSHWANE ADOPTS INCLUSIVE ARTISAN TRAINING STRATEGY
“This week the GOOD Party has proudly supported the adoption of a new Artisan Training and Development Framework for the City of Tshwane that will see more opportunities for unemployed youth and for young people from special needs schools” said GOOD’s Councillor Sarah Mabotsa, the Tshwane Mayoral Committee for Economic Development and Spatial Planning.
STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY: GOOD DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER NEGLECTED IDAS VALLEY RUGBY CLUBHOUSE
GOOD Stellenbosch has formally submitted a request to Stellenbosch Municipality for an urgent investigation into the deteriorated condition of the Idas Valley Rugby Clubhouse, a facility that once stood as a proud symbol of sporting excellence, community development, and cultural heritage for the people of Idas Valley.
FOR YOU? NOT IF YOU’RE DISABLED: DEALING WITH DIAL-A-RIDE CUTS
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s interpellation debate on Dial-a-Ride.
HERITAGE DAY: THE POLITICS OF BELONGING
This year, as the government hosts Heritage Day celebrations under the theme “Reimagining our Heritage Institutions for a New Era,” we must ask who belongs in this new era? And who is being excluded?
‘DROP THE BLOCK’ UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: JUSTICE MUST FLOW LIKE WATER
Preserving South Africa’s water supply is not only a matter of justice today, it is a generational responsibility. Without decisive action, the next generation will inherit the consequences of today’s corruption and mismanagement.
DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPALITY: DRAMATIC SONG, DISTURBING PRIORITIES – MUNICIPALITY MUST EXPLAIN WASTEFUL SPENDING
The launch of the Drakenstein “anthem” may be intended to promote pride, but what it reveals instead is a deeply troubling set of municipal priorities and a worrying use of public funds in a time of growing hardship.
STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY: RESIGNATION CANNOT BE THE END OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Once again, Stellenbosch finds itself in the headlines, not for our world-class wines or vibrant culture, but because of deeply troubling conduct by a senior official, and an even more troubling response from those in power.
TAXI VIOLENCE: DA INACTION FUELS ROUTE WARS
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s interpellation debate on Taxi Violence.
THE SAFETY PLAN HAS FAILED: YOU CANNOT ARREST AWAY INEQUALITY
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s Subject for discussion: Debating the growing tide of violent crime in the Western Cape: its roots in social ills, the failures of provincial government responses, and the devastating impact on communities, health facilities and social development programmes.
STATE INERTIA ENABLES MEDICAL VIGILANTISM, NOW SPREADING TO SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Two weeks ago, social media was outraged by images of a woman bleeding in the street outside a clinic in Tshwane.
GEORGE BUILDING COLLAPSE: ACCOUNTABILITY CANNOT BE A CLOSED-DOOR AFFAIR
The GOOD Party shares the frustration expressed by Members of Parliament this week regarding the lack of progress in holding those responsible for the George building collapse accountable.