S.A’s GOOD Party Criticizes City of Johannesburg’s 2.5-Billion-Rand Loan from French Development Bank

In South Africa, the GOOD Party says the City of Johannesburg’s approval of a 2.5-billion-rand loan from the French Development Bank places an unnecessary financial burden on residents. The loan, supported by ActionSA, the DA, and the ANC, was opposed by GOOD due to a lack of transparency and project plans. The party’s Matthew Cook argues the loan violates the Municipal Finance Management Act and is a result of transactional politics:

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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Agribank rolls out 100% penalty interest relief

By: Hertha Ekandjo Agribank has started its Arrears Relief Programme, offering clients a 100 percent write off on penalty interest, subject to specific conditions. The programme started in September 2025, designed to help clients who have fallen behind on loan repayment while supporting the bank’s recovery efforts. Agribank chief executive […]

2 February, 2026