FARE INCREASES PUNISH THE POOR WHILE FUEL PRICES FALL
We strongly oppose the City’s proposed public transport fare increases, particularly at a time when fuel prices in South Africa are declining, and cost pressures on operators are easing.
We strongly oppose the City’s proposed public transport fare increases, particularly at a time when fuel prices in South Africa are declining, and cost pressures on operators are easing.
The chaos surrounding George Municipality’s billing system is no longer a technical issue. It is political and governance failures.
One year has passed since the completion and handover of the Western Cape Government’s forensic investigation into the May 2024 George building collapse. Yet, to date, there has been no clear public outcome, no accountability, and no justice for the victims and their families.
GOOD Stellenbosch Councillor Grechard Petersen welcomes the investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into Swimming South Africa (SSA) regarding the Franschhoek High Performance Centre, amid serious allegations of maladministration and the possible mismanagement of more than R50 million in public funds, from a project estimated to cost approximately R111 million.
Speech by Matthew Cook, GOOD National Chairperson & City of Johannesburg Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the City of Johannesburg Municipality Council Meeting
Speech by Rosa Louw, GOOD George Municipality Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the George Municipality Council Meeting
The recent Annual Financial Statements of the Cape Metropolitan Transport Fund reveal a troubling reality: the Fund is operating at a structural deficit, raising serious concerns about sustainability, transparency, and accountability.
Speech by Chad Davids, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor. Note to Editor: This speech was delivered during the City of Cape Town Municipality Council Meeting
The GOOD Party welcomes the City of Johannesburg’s decision to make Council and Section 79 Committee documents publicly accessible via the City’s official website.
Residents of Knysna can breathe a massive sigh of relief at the news that Gift of the Givers has stepped in to help alleviate the town’s water crisis, and that they won’t be entirely dependent on the short-term interventions of politicians and officials.